Brandon Moreno achieved a significant victory by defeating Amir Albazi through unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night, held in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The fight showcased Moreno’s effective boxing skills, allowing him to end Albazi’s impressive six-fight winning streak. The judges scored the match 49-46, 50-45, and 50-45 in favor of Moreno, reflecting his dominance throughout the bout.
In the fight, Moreno established control early on, delivering a total of 132 significant strikes compared to Albazi’s 63. This striking advantage was particularly pronounced, especially after Albazi suffered an injury to his right eye, which impaired his vision and limited his ability to effectively respond to Moreno’s attacks. Following the bout, Moreno expressed a renewed sense of self, stating, “I feel like a new guy, a new person,” as he bounced back from consecutive losses.
The co-main event featured Erin Blanchfield facing former strawweight champion Rose Namajunas in the women’s flyweight division. Blanchfield managed to secure a closely contested decision victory, with all judges scoring the fight 48-47. Her wrestling prowess effectively neutralized Namajunas’s striking capabilities, allowing her to maintain control throughout the fight.
In another bout, Brendson Ribeiro faced Caio Machado in a light-heavyweight clash, where Ribeiro claimed victory by split decision with scores of 29-28, 28-29, and 29-28. Both fighters exchanged strikes but were unable to land decisive blows that could finish the fight. This win marked Ribeiro’s first in the UFC, while Machado continued to seek his first victory in the promotion.
The Edmonton crowd was treated to an exciting finish when Jasmine Jasudavicius secured a third-round d’arce choke submission against Ariane da Silva in women’s flyweight action. This victory contributed to Jasudavicius’s impressive record of four wins in her last five fights and marked the fifth submission of her MMA career. Meanwhile, da Silva faced her second consecutive loss.
In the middleweight division, Dustin Stoltzfus pulled off an upset against Canadian fighter Marc-Andre Barriault, winning by TKO in the first round. This marked Stoltzfus’s first victory in nearly a year, while Barriault faced his third straight defeat.
Welterweight Mike Malott kicked off the main card with a solid performance, winning by unanimous decision against Trevin Giles, with the judges scoring the bout 30-27, 29-28, and 29-28. Malott’s win extended his successful run, bringing his record to six victories in his last seven fights since December 2020. In contrast, Giles struggled, facing his third consecutive loss.
Overall, the event featured several thrilling matchups and showcased the talent of fighters across different weight classes, as Moreno’s victory served as a highlight of the night.
