Brandon Moreno vs. Amir Albazi headlines UFC Fight Night in Edmonton

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04/09/2024 02:32

Roger's Place in Edmonton, Canada will host UFC Fight Night 246 on Nov. 2. UFC CEO Dana White announced the fight card's main event on Tuesday via social media.

"What's up Canada? We're coming back for a Fight Night at Roger's Place on November 2nd. In the main event, former flyweight champ Brandon Moreno is back and will be taking on Amir Albazi," White said in an Instagram video.

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Moreno (21-8-2) last fought in February, losing to Brandon Royval via split decision. "The Assassin Baby" will enter the fight coming off back-to-back losses and in desperate need of a win. Albazi (17-1) hasn't fought since June 2023 but is riding a six-fight winning streak.

"Moreno is the first Mexican-born world champion. He has the second most finishes in flyweight history as well as second most submissions and significant strikes landed in the division," White said about the second-ranked former champion.

"He (Moreno) faces No. 3 ranked Amir Albazi who is on a six-fight win streak. He's incredibly well rounded with four of his last six wins coming by finish," White added.

In the fight card's co-main event, No. 3 ranked Erin Blanchfield takes on former two-time strawweight titleholder and No. 5 ranked flyweight Rose Namajunas.