Former UFC flyweight champion Brandon Moreno is set to face Amir Albazi in a highly anticipated flyweight contender bout in Mexico City. Get all the details on this exciting matchup and the significance it holds for Moreno as the first Mexican-born UFC champion.
| Brandon Moreno vs. Amir Albazi: Flyweight Contender Bout
| Former UFC flyweight champion Brandon Moreno will face Amir Albazi in a highly anticipated flyweight contender bout on February 24th in Mexico City. This clash promises to be a thrilling showdown between two top-ranked fighters in the division. Moreno, the first Mexican-born UFC champion, is determined to win in front of his people and inspire more opportunities for Mexican fighters in the world of MMA.
| ESPN has Moreno ranked No. 2 and Albazi at No. 4 in the world at flyweight. Moreno, a former two-time UFC flyweight champion, is eager to reclaim his title after a close split decision loss to Alexandre Pantoja. Albazi, on the other hand, is riding a six-fight winning streak and has a perfect 5-0 record in the UFC.
| Stay tuned for what promises to be an electrifying showdown between Brandon Moreno and Amir Albazi in Mexico City!
Brandon Moreno vs. Amir Albazi: Flyweight Contender Bout
Former UFC flyweight champion Brandon Moreno is set to face Amir Albazi in a highly anticipated flyweight contender bout on February 24th in Mexico City . This exciting matchup will serve as the co-main event on the UFC Fight Night card, marking the promotion’s long-awaited return to Mexico since 2019.
With ESPN ranking Moreno at No. 2 and Albazi at No. 4 in the world at flyweight, this clash promises to be a thrilling showdown between two top-ranked fighters in the division.
Moreno, a former two-time UFC flyweight champion and the first-ever Mexican-born UFC champ, is determined to reclaim his title. After a close split decision loss to Alexandre Pantoja at UFC 290 in July, Moreno is eager to get back in the win column. The 29-year-old fighter was on a two-fight winning streak prior to the Pantoja bout.
In addition to his upcoming fight against Albazi, Moreno has been selected as the official backup for the UFC 296 co-main event on December 16th in Las Vegas. Should either Alexandre Pantoja or Brandon Royval be unable to compete, Moreno will step in and seize the opportunity.
Albazi, on the other hand, is riding a six-fight winning streak, with his most recent victory being a split decision win over Kai Kara-France in June. The 30-year-old Iraqi fighter has a perfect 5-0 record in the UFC and has previously held titles in Ultimate Challenge MMA and FightStar Championship.
For Moreno, this fight holds special significance as it marks his return to his home country. As the first Mexican-born UFC champion, he is determined to win in front of his people and proudly wave the Mexican flag. Moreno’s goal is to inspire and create more opportunities for Mexican fighters in the world of MMA.
Stay tuned for what promises to be an electrifying showdown between Brandon Moreno and Amir Albazi in Mexico City !
