Fans witnessed a grueling five-round battle in the main event of UFC Edmonton, where Brandon Moreno emerged victorious over Amir Albazi by unanimous decision, with scores of 49-46, 50-45, and 50-45. Held at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta, this Fight Night event saw Moreno reclaim his position in the win column following a recent loss. With this win, the Mexican fighter reaffirmed his dominance in the division and earned a respectable purse.
According to Sportysalaries, Moreno earned a guaranteed purse of $350,000, along with a $100,000 win bonus and a $20,000 sponsorship. In contrast, Albazi took home $300,000 as base pay for the fight and received $15,000 in sponsorship. Both fighters secured a significant payday.
Albazi’s six-fight UFC winning streak was halted by the Mexican fighter. Moreno, who was coming off a split-decision loss to Brandon Royval in his previous match, is now back on a winning track with this victory. This win could also position him as a contender for a title shot, as he is currently ranked #2 in the division. Moreno demonstrated in this fight why he’s a former champion and remains a top-ranked competitor. In the post-fight conference, he expressed his ambition to reclaim the title.
Brandon Moreno breaks Amir Albazi’s winning streak, sets sights on flyweight title
In the UFC Edmonton main event, Brandon Moreno defeated Amir Albazi by unanimous decision, breaking a two-fight losing streak. Now back in the win column, Moreno is determined to reclaim what he lost in 2023. During his post-fight interview with Daniel Cormier, the Mexican fighter delivered a powerful message to the flyweight division, saying:
“Man, I wanna eat! I wanna eat a lot. I just want to be on the top again, I want my title back! This is just a reminder for the rest of the division, I never say nothing! I’m always very respectful to everybody But put someone here and I’ll be the baddest f***ing person on the planet!”
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After a tough loss to Brandon Royval in Mexico City in February and losing his flyweight title to Alexandre Pantoja at UFC 290, Moreno took a break from fighting. Now he’s back with sharp boxing skills. But will that be enough for a title shot, or will he need one more fight? Time will tell.
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