The UFC’s return to Edmonton, Alberta on Nov. 2 has a new main event. UFC CEO Dana White announced on X that former flyweight champion Brandon Moreno will face Amir Albazi at Rogers Place in what will likely be a title eliminator. Moreno (9-5-2 UFC, 21-8-2 MMA) last fought in February when he dropped a split decision to Brandon Royval.
The former two-time flyweight champion announced he would take a hiatus from competition shortly after the loss. Moreno famously fought in a quadrilogy against Deiveson Figueiredo for the flyweight title. Moreno won two of the four fights, including the final fight in January 2023 when he regained the title with a stoppage win. The Assassin Baby’s reign wouldn’t last long as he was dethroned by current champion Alexandre Pantoja six months later.
Moreno’s return to action will be against Albazi (5-0 UFC, 17-1 MMA), who will be making a return of his own after over a year off. Albazi last defeated Kai Kara-France by split decision in June 2023 and was originally slated to face Moreno in February but was forced out with a neck injury and replaced by Royval.
Main Event Change
The Moreno-Albazi tilt bumps the original main event fight between Rose Namajunas and Erin Blanchfield to the co-main event. The UFC Fight Night card will also feature Derrick Lewis facing Jhonata Diniz in heavyweight action.
The upcoming UFC event in Edmonton promises to be an exciting night for fight fans, with Brandon Moreno and Amir Albazi set to headline the card in a highly anticipated matchup. Both fighters have had their share of ups and downs in their careers, making this showdown even more intriguing. With the main event changed to accommodate this new matchup, fans can expect a night full of intense bouts and thrilling moments inside the octagon.
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