Moreno Beats Albazi, Returns to Flyweight Contention
Brandon Moreno returned to action on November 2, 2024, after an eight-month break, meeting Amir Albazi in the main event at Fight Night: Moreno vs. Albazi in Edmonton. Moreno won by unanimous decision, snapping a two-fight losing streak and returning to the win column. It was a five-round flyweight bout, not a title fight.
A comeback after a long schedule
Before the Edmonton bout, Moreno’s last appearance had been a split-decision loss to Brandon Royval in February 2024. That followed a July 2023 defeat to Alexandre Pantoja in a flyweight title bout. Moreno took time away, then returned against Albazi, who entered the matchup unbeaten in his previous five fights with the promotion.
Moreno controls the main event
Moreno won all three judges’ scorecards: 49–46, 50–45, and 50–45. The official event recap called it a strong performance, while the official scorecards record the judges’ totals. The result marked his first win since his January 2023 victory over Deiveson Figueiredo; Moreno then lost to Alexandre Pantoja in July 2023.
The win put Moreno back into the flyweight contender picture, though it did not guarantee an immediate title shot. Moreno ended his skid with a decisive five-round win over Albazi.
Sources
- Official fight recap and result
- Official judges’ scorecards
- Official event page
