Amir Albazi vs Brandon Moreno — Fight recap

Brandon Moreno defeated Amir Albazi by unanimous decision over five rounds on November 2, 2024, in a flyweight contest that saw the former champion control the striking exchanges throughout. Moreno landed 132 significant strikes at a 41% clip compared to Albazi's 63 at 26%, establishing a clear striking advantage that persisted across all five rounds.

Albazi's offensive output remained limited, managing only one successful takedown on four attempts while Moreno stuffed his lone takedown try. The striking disparity was particularly evident in head strikes, where Moreno connected on 113 of 284 attempts versus Albazi's 50 of 207, demonstrating superior accuracy and volume.

Referee Marc Goddard oversaw a bout where Moreno's consistent pressure and cleaner combinations proved decisive without either fighter securing meaningful control time or submission attempts. Moreno's dominant performance reasserts him as a contender in the flyweight division, while Albazi faces questions about his path forward at 125 pounds.