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Brandon Moreno Delivers Dominant Performance in Return Fight Against Amir Albazi – UFC Edmonton Highlights

Brandon Moreno vs. Amir Albazi - UFC Edmonton HighlightsBrandon Moreno delivered a masterful performance in his return to the Octagon at UFC Edmonton. After suffering a couple…

Brandon Moreno vs. Amir Albazi - UFC Edmonton Highlights

Brandon Moreno delivered a masterful performance in his return to the Octagon at UFC Edmonton.

After suffering a couple of split decision losses in his last two outings, ‘The Assassin Baby’ returned to the win column in a most impressive fashion on Saturday night, busting up fellow top-five ranked contender Amir Albazi in the evening’s main event.

Brandon Moreno

Throughout the 25-minute affair, Moreno utilized his jab and calf kicks to kick Albazi at bay and wobbled the Iraqi standout with a slew of stinging overhand rights. In the third round, Moreno landed a head kick that had Albazi wobbled, but Moreno exercised caution and stopped himself from rushing in for a quick finish.

That allowed Albazi time to recover, but he was never able to match the speed or the output of the former flyweight world champion.

Brandon Moreno

With 30 seconds to go, Moreno pulled a move out of Max Holloway’s bag of tricks and pointed to the mat, challenging Albazi to stand in the center of the Octagon and trade with him. For the most part, Albazi obliged but was forced to back away when Moreno busted out the rolling thunder with only seconds left on the clock.

Brandon Moreno

Official Result: Brandon Moreno def. Amir Albazi via unanimous decision (49-46, 50-45, 50-45)

Brandon Moreno

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Brandon Moreno Delivers Dominant Performance in Return Fight Against Amir Albazi – UFC Edmonton Highlights

Brandon Moreno vs. Amir Albazi - UFC Edmonton HighlightsBrandon Moreno delivered a masterful performance in his return to the Octagon at UFC Edmonton. After suffering a couple…

Brandon Moreno vs. Amir Albazi - UFC Edmonton Highlights

Brandon Moreno delivered a masterful performance in his return to the Octagon at UFC Edmonton.

After suffering a couple of split decision losses in his last two outings, ‘The Assassin Baby’ returned to the win column in a most impressive fashion on Saturday night, busting up fellow top-five ranked contender Amir Albazi in the evening’s main event.

Brandon Moreno

Throughout the 25-minute affair, Moreno utilized his jab and calf kicks to kick Albazi at bay and wobbled the Iraqi standout with a slew of stinging overhand rights. In the third round, Moreno landed a head kick that had Albazi wobbled, but Moreno exercised caution and stopped himself from rushing in for a quick finish.

That allowed Albazi time to recover, but he was never able to match the speed or the output of the former flyweight world champion.

Brandon Moreno

With 30 seconds to go, Moreno pulled a move out of Max Holloway’s bag of tricks and pointed to the mat, challenging Albazi to stand in the center of the Octagon and trade with him. For the most part, Albazi obliged but was forced to back away when Moreno busted out the rolling thunder with only seconds left on the clock.

Brandon Moreno

Official Result: Brandon Moreno def. Amir Albazi via unanimous decision (49-46, 50-45, 50-45)

Brandon Moreno

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‘Like Holloway vs. Kattar’ – Fans React To Brandon Moreno’s Masterclass Against Amir Albazi In UFC Edmonton Main Event

Anyone who tried to write off Brandon Moreno was taught a lesson in Saturday night’s UFC Edmonton main event, where the former two-time flyweight champion put a beatdown on fellow top contender Amir Albazi. From the get go, Moreno looked to utilize his striking to the nth degree. And it was a strong start in […]

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Anyone who tried to write off Brandon Moreno was taught a lesson in Saturday night’s UFC Edmonton main event, where the former two-time flyweight champion put a beatdown on fellow top contender Amir Albazi.

From the get go, Moreno looked to utilize his striking to the nth degree. And it was a strong start in the first round, as he landed notable combinations and used his right hand to put Albazi on the back foot, even causing a slip at one point. “The Prince” seemed to be too patient as the fight stretched into the second frame, which saw the Mexican continue to land, land, and land some more.

Moreno’s pacing and accuracy continued to the point where Albazi’s coaches berated him at one point, stating that he was losing every single round with brutal honesty. However, the Iraqi had no answer in the championship rounds despite his best efforts.

“The Assassin Baby” won on all three judges’ scorecards (49-46, 50-45, 50-45) in a masterclass domination.

Brandon Moreno Dominates Amir Albazi In UFC Edmonton Main Event

Moreno vs. Albazi was originally scheduled to take place in February at UFC Mexico City, but a neck injury forced the Iraqi contender to withdraw. The home favorite ended up being defeated by Brandon Royval in the main event of that card.

That result came in the Mexican’s first fight since dropping the UFC flyweight title to Alexandre Pantoja at UFC 290 in July 2023.

Meanwhile, the Canada-held card this weekend was Albazi’s first loss in the Octagon and saw his six-fight win streak snapped. Albazi’s last loss prior to tonight came against Jose “Shorty” Torres in Brave CF back in April 2019.

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UFC Fight Night: Brandon Moreno vs. Amir Albazi Ceremonial Weigh-In Live Stream

UFC Fight Night: Brandon Moreno vs. Amir Albazi takes place on Saturday, and MMA News is here to bring you the final faceoffs from the ceremonial weigh-ins! After staging its latest numbered event at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi last weekend, MMA’s leading promotion has remained on the road for a card inside the Rogers […]

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UFC Fight Night: Brandon Moreno vs. Amir Albazi takes place on Saturday, and MMA News is here to bring you the final faceoffs from the ceremonial weigh-ins!

After staging its latest numbered event at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi last weekend, MMA’s leading promotion has remained on the road for a card inside the Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

In the main event, former two-time UFC flyweight champion Brandon Moreno returns close to nine months on from a defeat to Brandon Royval in Mexico City. Having now lost two straight by way of split decision, “The Assassin Baby” will look to get back to winning ways at the expense of the charging Amir Albazi.

Setting the stage for them in another 125-pound contest will be Erin Blanchfield and Rose Namajunas. After winning two straight in the division this year, the ex-strawweight queen will look to notch her biggest flyweight success to date and stake her claim for a title shot by adding to the woes of “Cold Blooded,” who was beaten by Manon Fiorot last time out.

Elsewhere, heavyweight knockout artist Derrick Lewis makes the walk for his latest assignment, Mike Malott has the chance to rebound on home soil, and bantamweight veteran Pedro Munhoz adds to his Octagon experience.

Ahead of the event, all 28 fighters successfully made weight. With that, every fight is intact, and all that remains on Friday is for the athletes to face off one final time at the UFC Fight Night Edmonton ceremonial weigh-ins.

Check out a live stream via the official UFC YouTube channel below, commencing at 7 PM ET.

UFC Fight Night Ceremonial Weigh-In Live Stream

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UFC Fight Night: Brandon Moreno vs. Amir Albazi Weigh-In Results

UFC Fight Night: Brandon Moreno vs. Amir Albazi takes place on Saturday, and MMA News is here to bring you the official weigh-in results! After staging its latest numbered event from the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi last weekend, the MMA leader has remained on the road for a return to the “Great White North,” […]

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UFC Fight Night: Brandon Moreno vs. Amir Albazi takes place on Saturday, and MMA News is here to bring you the official weigh-in results!

After staging its latest numbered event from the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi last weekend, the MMA leader has remained on the road for a return to the “Great White North,” where Edmonton’s Rogers Place hosts a UFC Fight Night.

Topping the lineup on Nov. 2 is a clash of ranked flyweights as former champion Brandon Moreno looks to break his two-fight losing skid by stalling the charge and title ambitions of Amir Albazi.

Stakes will also be high in the co-headliner, which will see former strawweight queen Rose Namajunas look to keep her ball rolling at flyweight. To secure a third straight win at 125 pounds this year, “Thug Rose” must get the better of #3-ranked contender Erin Blanchfield.

Elsewhere, the likes of heavyweight knockout artist Derrick Lewis, home favorite Mike Malott, and bantamweight veteran Pedro Munhoz will all be in action.

UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Albazi Weigh-In Results

UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Albazi takes place on Saturday, November 2, at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The main card begins at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT, with the preliminary card starting at 5 p.m. ET/2 p.m. PT.

See above for a replay of the weigh-ins via MMA Junkie, and check out the full results below!

Main Card:

  • Flyweight Main Event: Brandon Moreno (125.5lbs) vs. Amir Albazi (125.5lbs)
  • Women’s Flyweight Co-Main Event: Erin Blanchfield (125.5lbs) vs. Rose Namajunas (125lbs)
  • Heavyweight: Derrick Lewis (266lbs) vs. Jhonata Diniz (257lbs)
  • Light Heavyweight: Caio Machado (205lbs) vs. Brendson Ribeiro (205lbs)
  • Middleweight: Marc-André Barriault (185lbs) vs. Dustin Stoltzfus (185.5lbs)
  • Welterweight: Mike Malott (170.5lbs) vs. Trevin Giles (170lbs)

Preliminary Card:

  • Bantamweight: Aiemann Zahabi (135.5lbs) vs. Pedro Munhoz (135lbs)
  • Women’s Flyweight: Ariane Lipski (125lbs) vs. Jasmine Jasudavicius (125lbs)
  • Bantamweight: Charles Jourdain (135lbs) vs. Victor Henry (135lbs)
  • Featherweight: Jack Shore (145.5lbs) vs. Youssef Zalal (145lbs)
  • Heavyweight: Alexandr Romanov (261lbs) vs. Rodrigo Nascimento (264lbs)
  • Bantamweight: Serhiy Sidey (135lbs) vs. Garrett Armfield (135lbs)
  • Bantamweight: Chad Anheliger (135lbs) vs. Cody Gibson (135.5lbs)
  • Women’s Flyweight: Jamey-Lyn Horth (126lbs) vs. Ivana Petrovic (125lbs)

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UFC Edmonton Betting Odds: Current Favorites For Moreno vs. Albazi, Blanchfield vs. Namajunas, & More

UFC Edmonton is almost upon us, and MMA News is here to keep you updated with the current odds for this weekend’s lineup. The upcoming event takes place Saturday, November 2, at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The main card begins at 7 PM ET/4 PM PT, with the preliminary card starting at 4 […]

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UFC Edmonton is almost upon us, and MMA News is here to keep you updated with the current odds for this weekend’s lineup.

The upcoming event takes place Saturday, November 2, at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The main card begins at 7 PM ET/4 PM PT, with the preliminary card starting at 4 PM ET/1 PM PT.

Topping the lineup will be former two-time UFC flyweight champion Brandon Moreno, who will look to bounce back from consecutive split decision losses at the hands of Alexandre Pantoja and Brandon Royval when he competes in the “Great White North.” To Accomplish that feat, the Mexican fan favorite is tasked with stalling the surge of 17-1 contender Amir Albazi.

Before they go to battle, the co-main event will see ex-strawweight queen Rose Namajunas make the walk for the third time this year. If she’s to make it three flyweight wins in a row and stake her claim for a shot at two-division glory, “Thug Rose” must send the #3-ranked Erin Blanchfield to the first losing skid of her career.

Also set to make the walk on Saturday will be the likes of heavyweight knockout artist Derrick Lewis, welterweight prospect Mike Malott, bantamweight veteran Pedro Munhoz, and the always entertaining Charles Jourdain.

UFC Edmonton: Moreno vs. Albazi Betting Odds

Listed below are the latest betting odds for UFC Edmonton (as of 10/31), courtesy of DraftKings.

Main Card:

  • Brandon Moreno (-175) vs. Amir Albazi (+145)
  • Erin Blanchfield (-130) vs. Rose Namajunas (+110)
  • Derrick Lewis (+145) vs. Jhonata Diniz (-175)
  • Caio Machado (-148) vs. Brendson Ribeiro (+124)
  • Marc-André Barriault (-205) vs. Dustin Stoltzfus (+170)
  • Mike Malott (-185) vs. Trevin Giles (+230)

Preliminary Card:

  • Aiemann Zahabi (-125) vs. Pedro Munhoz (+105)
  • Ariane Lipski (+120) vs. Jasmine Jasudavicius (-230)
  • Charles Jourdain (-142) vs. Victor Henry (+120)
  • Jack Shore (+250) vs. Youssef Zalal (-310)
  • Alexandr Romanov (-102) vs. Rodrigo Nascimento (-118)
  • Serhiy Sidey (-142) vs. Garrett Armfield (+120)
  • Chad Anheliger (+160) vs. Cody Gibson (-192)
  • Jamey-Lyn Horth (-218) vs. Ivana Petrovic (+180)

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