Alessandro Costa vs Amir Albazi — Fight recap

Amir Albazi defeated Alessandro Costa via KO/TKO in the third round at 1:13 on December 17, 2022, with referee Keith Peterson officiating. Albazi's superior striking efficiency proved decisive, landing 37 significant strikes at 45% accuracy compared to Costa's 17 of 71 (23%), while also securing two knockdowns that destabilized the challenger.

Costa managed minimal offensive output, unable to establish any takedown attempts and generating zero control time, whereas Albazi controlled 5:54 of the bout and landed a takedown. The flyweight clash showcased a stark difference in striking precision, with Albazi connecting cleanly on 23 head strikes to Costa's six.

Albazi's performance reinforced his status as a rising contender in the division.