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Brandon Moreno vs. Amir Albazi, Erin Blanchfield vs. Rose Namajunas made official for UFC Edmonton

Josh Evanoff - September 3, 2024

UFC Edmonton now has its main event in the form of Brandon Moreno vs. Amir Albazi. Earlier this year, the promotion announced that they were heading to Edmonton for the first time since UFC 240 in July 2019. Since then, many fights have been added to the November card. One of those bouts is a key women’s flyweight clash between former champion Rose Namajunas, and the rising contender Erin Blanchfield.

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Amir Albazi calls out surging UFC flyweight for potential No. 1 contender fight

Curtis Calhoun - July 2, 2024

UFC flyweight contender Amir Albazi wants to take on one of the division’s most exciting talents for his planned Octagon comeback. Albazi hasn’t fought since a split decision victory over Kai Kara-France in June 2023. Since his UFC debut in July 2020, he’s won five promotional fights, including finishes of Alessandro Costa and Francisco Figueiredo.

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Jon Anik believes it was “pretty clear” that Kai Kara-France did enough to defeat Amir Albazi at UFC Vegas 74

Harry Kettle - June 7, 2023

UFC commentator Jon Anik believes Kai Kara-France did enough to defeat Amir Albazi during their main event collision last weekend. The flyweight battle between Kai Kara-France and Amir Albazi was a technical, entertaining clash on Saturday night. However, while many would’ve preferred to focus on the quality of the bout, there’s been a lot of controversy surrounding the scoring.

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What's next for Amir Albazi and Kai Kara-France after UFC Vegas 74?

Cole Shelton - June 5, 2023

In the main event of UFC Vegas 74, top-15 flyweights headlined the card as Amir Albazi took on Kai Kara-France. Albazi entered the fight as a perfect 4-0 in the UFC but hadn’t fought a ranked opponent within the promotion. He was actually scheduled numerous times prior to Saturday night, but those opponents pulled out due to injuries.

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Amir Albazi wants UFC title shot after controversial win over Kai Kara-France: "I know I'm ready for the title"

Fernando Quiles Jr. - June 4, 2023

Amir Albazi thinks he deserves to get a crack at the winner of Brandon Moreno vs. Alexandre Pantoja. Albazi and Kai Kara-France collided in a pivotal flyweight clash this past Saturday night. The bout served as the main event of UFC Vegas 74. Albazi scored the split nod, although analysts and fans alike feel that Kara-France deserved the win. Albazi is now riding a six-fight winning streak and has won five of those fights under the UFC banner.

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Pros react after Amir Albazi defeats Kai Kara-France at UFC Vegas 74

Chris Taylor - June 3, 2023

Tonight’s UFC Vegas 74 event was headlined by a key flyweight contest featuring Kai Kara-France taking on Amir Albazi. Kara-France (24-11 MMA) was returning to action for the first time since UFC 277, where he had suffered a TKO loss to Brandon Moreno in a bout for the promotion‘s interim flyweight title. Prior to that setback, ‘Don’t Blink’ was riding a three-fight winning streak, which included knockout victories over Rogerio Bontorin and Cody Garbrandt.

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UFC Vegas 74 Results: Amir Albazi defeats Kai Kara-France (Highlights)

Chris Taylor - June 3, 2023

We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC Vegas 74 results, including the flyweight main event between Kai Kara-France and Amir Albazi. Kara-France (24-11 MMA) will be returning to action for the first time since UFC 277, where he suffered a TKO loss to Brandon Moreno in a bout for the promotion‘s interim flyweight title. Prior to that setback, ‘Don’t Blink’ had put together a three-fight winning streak, which included knockout victories over Rogerio Bontorin and Cody Garbrandt.

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UFC Vegas 74: 'Kara-France vs. Albazi' Live Results and Highlights

Chris Taylor - June 3, 2023

The Octagon remains in Nevada for tonight’s UFC Vegas 74 event, a thirteen-bout fight card headlined by Kai Kara-France vs. Amir Albazi. Kara-France (24-10 MMA) will be returning to action for the first time since UFC 277, where he suffered a TKO loss to Brandon Moreno in a bout for the promotion‘s interim flyweight title. Prior to that setback, ‘Don’t Blink’ had put together a three-fight winning streak, which included knockout victories over Rogerio Bontorin and Cody Garbrandt.