Brandon Moreno vs. Amir Albazi: Preview, Where to Watch and Betting Odds

Former UFC flyweight champion returns from an imposed break to headline UFC Edmonton against surging contender Amir Albazi. The UFC train lands in Canada this weekend and promises a stacked roster concluding with the much-anticipated bout between number two and three flyweight contenders. Originally scheduled for earlier this year, the bout was moved when Amir Albazi picked up an injury. Moreno then faced Brandon Royval and lost. The former Mexican champ Brandon Moreno is a clear favorite among the oddsmakers.

MMA: UFC Flyweight

Where to Watch: ESPN+

Venue: Rogers Place, Edmonton, Canada

Date: 03.11.2024 05:30

A two-time former UFC flyweight champion, Brandon Moreno, is pushing to return to the win column, having lost his last two bouts by split decision. The loss to Brandon Royval last February prompted the Mexican to take some time off. The 30-year-old had been very active in the last several years, fighting eleven times in under five years, with his last seven being five-rounders. “The Assassin Baby” first won the flyweight title in 2021 before reclaiming it a year later. A well-rounded fighter, Brandon Moreno can grapple and stand and strike.

• Age: 30
• Height: 5’7”
• Reach: 70”
• Weight: 125lbs (57kg)
• Record: 21-8-2 (Draw)

“The Prince” returns to the Octagon for the first time in more than a year following a hard-fought victory over Kai Kara-France. Even though a section of the media criticized the split decision victory, it marked five consecutive wins for the Iraqi Amir Albazi in the UFC. His resume in the promotion includes victories over Francis Figueiredo and Zhalgas Zhumagulov. Now ranked number three in the flyweight class, Amir Albazi was scheduled to fight Brandon Moreno last February, but a neck injury scuppered the bout. Before the injury, “The Prince” progressed towards getting a short at the title. A win here will likely place him right back in the mix.

• Age: 30
• Height: 5’5”
• Reach: 68”
• Weight: 125lbs (57kg)
• Record: 17-1

Amir Albazi is a 2.40 underdog in Betway. Brandon Moreno to win a decision is 2.55 odds on Bet365 with No to the fight going the distance available at 2.50. 1XBET lists a decision for Albazi at 2.75 with a win inside the distance priced at 2.5 odds. Read more here.