Brandon Moreno vs. Amir Albazi is an upcoming mixed martial arts flyweight matchup promoted and organized by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). The fight is scheduled to headline UFC Fight Night 246 on November 2, 2024. The venue for the fight is the Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
Brandon Moreno, who maintains a record of 21 wins, eight losses, and two draws (21-8-2), will be making his 17th appearance in the UFC, squaring off against the third-ranked contender Amir Albazi, who holds a professional MMA record of 17 wins and one loss (17-1-0). In his last fight, Moreno squared off against Brandon Royval in February 2024 and lost via a split decision. Amir Albazi's most recent fight took place over a year ago, where he secured a split-decision victory against Kai Kara-France.
Brandon Moreno vs. Amir Albazi Tale of the Tape
| Stats | Brandon Moreno | Amir Albazi |
| MMA Record | 21-8-2 | 17-1-0 |
| UFC Ranking (Flyweight) | 2 | 3 |
| Last Fight | Loss | Win |
| Nationality | Mexican | Iraqi |
| Age | 30 | 31 |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) | 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m) |
| Weight | 125 lb (57 kg) | 125 lb (57 kg) |
| Reach | 70 in | 68 in |
| Fighting Style | Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu | Jiu-Jitsu |
| Striking Accuracy | 44% | 39% |
| Takedown Accuracy | 46% | 33% |
| Takedown Defense | 63% | 40% |
| Win Streak (Active) | 0 | 0 |
| MMA Debut | 2011 | 2009 |
Brandon Moreno Record
As of October 29, 2024, Brandon Moreno maintains an MMA record of 21 wins, eight losses, and two draws (21-8-2). Among his wins, five were achieved by knockout, 11 by submissions, and five via decisions.
| 31 matches | 21 wins | 8 losses |
| By knockout | 5 | 0 |
| By submission | 11 | 0 |
| By decision | 5 | 8 |
| Draws | 2 | |
Amir Albazi Record
As of October 29, 2024, Amir Albazi holds an almost unblemished MMA record of 17 wins and one loss (17-1-0). Five of his victories came via knockout, nine by submitting his opponent, and three by decision.
| 18 matches | 17 wins | 1 loss |
| By knockout | 5 | 0 |
| By submission | 9 | 0 |
| By decision | 3 | 1 |
FAQs
A. Brandon Moreno vs. Amir Albazi is scheduled for November 2, 2024.
A. Brandon Moreno vs. Amir Albazi is set to take place at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
A. Brandon Moreno holds an MMA record of 21-8-2 and is currently ranked #3 in the flyweight division.
A. Amir Albazi holds an MMA record of 17 wins and 1 loss (17-1-0).
A. Amir Albazi is an Iraqi national.
