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An anticipated flyweight showdown is back on the UFC calendar as former champion Brandon Moreno is scheduled to face rising contender Amir Albazi in the main event of UFC Fight Night on November 2. This five-round clash will take place at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, promising an action-packed night for MMA fans.
UFC CEO Dana White confirmed the booking via social media, reigniting interest in a matchup that was originally slated for earlier this year. The two fighters were first set to meet in February in Mexico City, but Albazi had to withdraw due to injury, leading to a last-minute replacement fight where Moreno suffered a surprising split decision loss to Brandon Royval. This defeat marked Moreno's second consecutive loss, following a narrow split decision in a title fight against Alexandre Pantoja. Despite these setbacks, Moreno, one of Mexico’s biggest MMA stars, remains a fan favorite with a record of 21-8-2.
On the other side, Amir Albazi enters this bout on a six-fight winning streak, carrying significant momentum into his second UFC main event. Albazi, who holds a record of 17-1, last fought in June 2023, securing a split decision victory over Kai Kara-France. Since then, he has been sharpening his skills at Fight Ready MMA in Scottsdale, Arizona, preparing for what could be a career-defining fight.
The UFC Fight Night in Edmonton is shaping up to be an exciting card, featuring other notable matchups, including Erin Blanchfield vs. Rose Namajunas, Derrick Lewis vs. Jhonata Diniz, and Rodrigo Nascimento vs. Alexandr Romanov.
This main event between Moreno and Albazi not only has title implications but also offers a pivotal moment for both fighters as they seek to solidify their positions in the highly competitive flyweight division.
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