Amir Albazi vs Malcolm Gordon — Fight recap

Amir Albazi submitted Malcolm Gordon via submission in the first round at 4:42, establishing immediate control through grappling dominance. Albazi landed 12 significant strikes at 42% accuracy while securing his only takedown attempt and maintaining 2:21 of control time, effectively neutralizing Gordon's striking defense.

Gordon struggled to find range, connecting on just 3 of 16 significant strikes at 18% efficiency and managing only 22 seconds of control. The decisive grappling advantage—combined with Albazi's superior striking output and cage control—allowed him to work into a submission finish before Gordon could mount any meaningful offense.

The victory showcased Albazi's technical wrestling and submission prowess in the flyweight division.