Anyone who tried to write off Brandon Moreno was taught a lesson in Saturday night's UFC Edmonton main event, where the former two-time flyweight champion put a beatdown on fellow top contender Amir Albazi.
From the get go, Moreno looked to utilize his striking to the nth degree. And it was a strong start in the first round, as he landed notable combinations and used his right hand to put Albazi on the back foot, even causing a slip at one point. "The Prince" seemed to be too patient as the fight stretched into the second frame, which saw the Mexican continue to land, land, and land some more.
Moreno's pacing and accuracy continued to the point where Albazi's coaches berated him at one point, stating that he was losing every single round with brutal honesty. However, the Iraqi had no answer in the championship rounds despite his best efforts.
"The Assassin Baby" won on all three judges' scorecards (49-46, 50-45, 50-45) in a masterclass domination.
Brandon Moreno Dominates Amir Albazi In UFC Edmonton Main Event
Moreno vs. Albazi was originally scheduled to take place in February at UFC Mexico City, but a neck injury forced the Iraqi contender to withdraw. The home favorite ended up being defeated by Brandon Royval in the main event of that card.
That result came in the Mexican's first fight since dropping the UFC flyweight title to Alexandre Pantoja at UFC 290 in July 2023.
Meanwhile, the Canada-held card this weekend was Albazi's first loss in the Octagon and saw his six-fight win streak snapped. Albazi's last loss prior to tonight came against Jose "Shorty" Torres in Brave CF back in April 2019.