Hunter Azure

Mixed martial arts career Early career Azure spent most of his early career in regional Western American promotions, most notably fighting in the Legacy Fighting Alliance. During this time he compiled an undefeated 6–0 record.

Dana White's Contender Series

He was eventually invited to the Dana White's Contender Series 19. On July 9, 2019, he faced fellow undefeated prospect Chris Ocon, defeating him via unanimous decision and in the process gaining a UFC contract.

Ultimate Fighting Championship Azure made his promotional debut against The Ultimate Fighter 27 Featherweight Tournament winner Brad Katona on September 14, 2019, at UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Gaethje. He won the bout by unanimous decision.

Azure was scheduled to face Umar Nurmagomedov on April 18, 2020, at UFC 249. However, the event was then postponed.

Azure faced Brian Kelleher on May 13, 2020, at UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Teixeira. He lost the fight via knockout in the second round. This bout earned both participants the Fight of the Night award.

Azure faced Cole Smith on September 5, 2020, at UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Sakai. He won by unanimous decision.

Azure faced Jack Shore on April 10, 2021, at UFC on ABC: Vettori vs. Holland. He lost the bout via split decision.

On March 1, 2022, it was announced that Azure was released from UFC.

Post UFC Azure made his first appearance post release at iKON FC 2 on March 18, 2022, against Keith Richardson. He lost the bout via rear-naked choke in the second round.

Azure faced Ben Hollier at Fusion Fight League: Boise on October 15, 2022, winning the bout via unanimous decision.

Azure next faced Amun Cosme at United Fight League 4 for the vacant UFL Bantamweight title on April 17, 2024. He would win the fight via second-round technical knockout.

Azure would make his first defence of the UFL Bantamweight title against fellow UFC veteran Vince Morales at United Fight League 5 on August 30, 2024. He would lose the fight via submission in the third round succumbing to a Peruvian necktie.

The Ultimate Fighter 31 In mid March 2023, it was announced that Azure would be competing in the thirty-first season of The Ultimate Fighter.

In the quarterfinal Azure faced Rico DiSciullo. after a strong performance in the first round, he lost the fight in the second round by knock out.

Personal life Hunter and his fiancée Sage have a son.

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts Ultimate Fighting Championship Fight of the Night (One time)

United Fight League UFL Bantamweight Championship (One time)

Mixed martial arts record Loss

Khaseyn Shaykhaev TKO (punches) Fusion Fight League: Holloway vs. Wagner

Great Falls, Montana, United States Win

Alvaro Quiroga Arellano Decision (unanimous) United Fight League 6

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States Win

Joel Haro Submission (arm-triangle choke) Fierce FC 36

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States Loss

Vince Morales Submission (Peruvian necktie) United Fight League 5

Chandler, Arizona, United States Win

Amun Cosme TKO (punch) United Fight League 4

Chandler, Arizona, United States Win

Ben Hollier Decision (unanimous) Fusion Fight League: Boise

Boise, Idaho, United States Loss

Keith Richardson Submission (rear-naked choke) Jorge Masvidal's iKon FC 2

Miami, Florida, United States Loss

Jack Shore Decision (split) UFC on ABC: Vettori vs. Holland

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Cole Smith Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Sakai

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Loss

Brian Kelleher KO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Teixeira

Jacksonville, Florida, United States Win

Brad Katona Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Gaethje

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Win

Chris Ocon Decision (unanimous) Dana White's Contender Series 19

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

LJ Schulz Decision (unanimous) LFA 66

West Valley City, Utah, United States Win

Jaime Hernandez TKO (kick to the body and punches) LFA 59

Phoenix, Arizona, United States Win

A.J. Robb Decision (unanimous) LFA 53

Phoenix, Arizona, United States Win

Cameron Thurgood TKO (punches) Golden Fights: Cage Wars 33

Grand Junction, Colorado, United States Win

Joshua Sandvig Submission (rear-naked choke) Fusion Fight League: Lights Out at the Dome 2

Havre, Montana, United States Win

Jon Lorens TKO (punches) Jeremy Horn's Elite Fight Night 29

Ogden, Utah, United States

Mixed martial arts exhibition record Loss

Rico DiSciullo TKO (punches) |The Ultimate Fighter: Team McGregor vs. Team Chandler (airdate)

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States