Amir 'The Prince' Albazi, born on October 27, 1993, in Baghdad, Iraq, is one of the best mixed martial artists in the flyweight division of the UFC. Growing up in a war-torn environment, he found combat sports as a means of self-defense against bullying and cultural challenges. His journey began in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, where he quickly demonstrated exceptional talent in grappling, which would later shape his unique MMA style. After a decade of training and honing his skills, Albazi finally achieved his dream of fighting in the UFC in 2020. His debut fight against Malcolm Gordon at UFC Fight Night: Figueiredo vs. Benavidez 2 resulted in a decisive triangle choke victory. Since then, he has consistently demonstrated elite skills, earning recognition as one of the most formidable fighters in the UFC flyweight division.
Albazi has amassed a series of notable victories, with his biggest win being a split decision victory over Kai Kara-France in June 2023. Currently training at Xtreme Couture in Las Vegas, Nevada, Albazi remains a top contender in the flyweight division, steadily climbing the ranks with an impressive record of 17 wins and 1 loss (17-1-0) as of October 2024.
Amir Albazi Fighting Style
Amir 'The Prince' Albazi is a well-rounded flyweight contender in the UFC who possesses a great grappling and striking style, but his specialty lies in Jiu-Jitsu. Extremely patient, Albazi has compiled an impressive record of finishing fights through a combination of knockouts and submissions into his résumé. His grappling skills are put well into evidence with big wins by submission including rear-naked chokes against opponents such as Francisco Figueiredo. This makes him a big threat on the ground and often finds him in a position where he finishes fights with great efficiency and effectiveness.
Albazi has also managed to execute knockouts, such as against Alessandro Costa in 2022 which earned him a third-round finish by a knockout. Of his fights finished as of October 2024, five were via knockouts and nine were after submitting his opponents.
Amir Albazi UFC Finishes
In his UFC career spanning five fights, Albazi has finished his opponents on three occasions, once via a knockout and twice by submissions. As of October 2024, he holds an undefeated UFC record of (5-0-0).
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 16–1 | Alessandro Costa | KO (punches) | UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Strickland | December 17, 2022 | 3 | 2:13 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| Win | 15–1 | Francisco Figueiredo | Submission (rear-naked choke) | UFC 278 | August 20, 2022 | 1 | 4:34 | Salt Lake City, Utah, United States |
| Win | 13–1 | Malcolm Gordon | Submission (triangle choke) | UFC Fight Night: Figueiredo vs. Benavidez 2 | July 18, 2020 | 1 | 4:42 | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates |
FAQs
A. Amir Albazi uses a mixed style of fighting, specializing in Jiu-Jitsu.
A. Amir Albazi’s primary strength lies in wrestling over striking.
A. As of October 2024, Amir Albazi holds a professional MMA record of 17 wins and 1 loss (17-1-0).
A. Amir Albazi is scheduled to fight Brandon Moreno on November 2, 2024, at UFC Fight Night 246.
