The UFC Fight Night 246 in Edmonton should be quite interesting. The headline of this event is the flyweight battle between Brandon Moreno and Amir Albazi. The first needs a win to put a stop to a negative streak he’s currently on. Meanwhile, Albazi wants a chance to fight for the UFC title, yet the only way to reach that would be over Moreno.
Brandon Moreno News
Two losses in a row shook Moreno’s status, and the third one would remove him from the division’s elite. Though, just a few remember that those defeats came following split decisions, one against Alexandre Pantoja and the other to Brandon Royval.
The Assasin Baby is one of the most intense fighters in the organization, not only in the flyweight division but in general. He is a solid striker and even better wrestler, and his cardio is also very good. However, sometimes, this guy overexposes himself and has a slightly weaker defense. Now, despite his strong chin, this isn’t good when it comes to scorecards.
Amir Albazi News
The Prince, which is Albazi’s nickname is 17-1 in the MMA. His only loss happened five years ago, against Jose Torres, at the Brave CF 23. It was a unanimous decision defeat. However, that failure sparked Albazi’s motivation, and he won the following six battles, the most recent one against Kai Kara-France.
It was a split decision, though, who cares, because it earned the Prince a shot at the former champion and a possible title-eliminator event. Nine of his 17 triumphs were via submission, three via decision and five by a knockout.
Brandon Moreno vs. Amir Albazi Betting Tip
Moreno is more experienced, and even though many believe his peak might have passed, we don’t share the same opinion. Split losses against two of the very best guys in the division are far more impressive than Albazi’s victories against solid and average fighters, and that’s why we pick Moreno’s victory here. This might be the safest UFC pick of the day.
Betting Tip: Moreno Wins
Bookmaker: Betplay.io
Odds: 1.75
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