Amir Albazi Faces Brandon Moreno at UFC Fight Night 246 After Overcoming Significant Health Challenges

Amir Albazi is set to face Brandon Moreno in the main event of UFC Fight Night 246, taking place on Saturday at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. This highly anticipated flyweight bout follows a period of significant health challenges for Albazi.

Albazi, who holds a record of 17-1 in MMA and 5-0 in the UFC, has been through a tumultuous year marked by serious health issues. In June 2023, he fought Kai Kara-France despite suffering from an irregular heartbeat, which he discovered post-fight. This condition led to heart surgery, a critical intervention that saved his life after a training session where his heart rate skyrocketed to 239 beats per minute.

In addition to his heart issues, Albazi faced another major health scare when he experienced severe arm and neck problems that nearly paralyzed him. Despite being advised by multiple doctors to consider stopping his fighting career due to a damaged spinal cord, Albazi refused to give up. He underwent necessary treatments and has since recovered, ready to take on Moreno.

The faceoff between Moreno and Albazi at the ceremonial weigh-ins was intense, with both fighters showing no signs of backing down. Moreno, a former UFC flyweight champion with a record of 21-8-2 in MMA and 9-4-2 in the UFC, is known for his well-rounded skills in both striking and grappling. Albazi, meanwhile, has demonstrated his prowess in both areas as well, particularly in his wrestling and transitional grappling abilities.

The fight is expected to be a closely contested battle, with both fighters aiming for a title shot in the flyweight division. Analysts predict a competitive match, with Moreno’s statistical advantages in wrestling and striking output potentially giving him an edge, though Albazi’s resilience and determination after overcoming his health issues make him a formidable opponent).