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- What: UFC Edmonton Main Event
- Who: Brandon Moreno vs. Amir Albazi
- Date: Saturday, November 2, 2024
- Location: Rogers Place, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
- Time: Prelims (5:00 p.m. ET), Main Card (8:00 p.m. ET)
- How to Watch: ESPN+
The next fight card on the UFC schedule is the UFC Edmonton event, which takes place on Saturday, November 2 from Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The main event on the ESPN+ streaming card is a flyweight matchup between former two-time flyweight champion Brandon Moreno and Amir Albazi. Moreno is currently the No. 2 fighter in the official UFC 125-pound rankings, while Albazi is ranked at No. 3 in the flyweight division. Here is some background on Moreno and Albazi before we look at the betting breakdown for the UFC Edmonton main event.
Brandon Moreno (21-8-2) held the UFC flyweight title on two occasions, although he never successfully defended his crown. He is currently riding the second two-fight losing skid of his career. Dropping his title to Alexandre Pantoja via split decision in July 2023 before losing to Brandon Royval in the same manner in February of this year.
Amir Albazi (17-1) is riding an impressive six-fight winning streak. He is undefeated (5-0) since joining the UFC in July 2020. Albazi is coming off a June 2023 split-decision win over Kai Kara-France. The UFC had booked this fight for February 2024, but Albazi was forced from the card with a neck injury.
Before we look at the best bets for Moreno vs. Albazi on the UFC Edmonton fight card, check out the best UFC betting sites and where you can find our betting picks for the UFC 309 main event.
UFC Edmonton main event: Brandon Moreno vs. Amir Albazi betting picks
| Fighters |  |  |  |  |
| Brandon Moreno | -157 | -163 | -155 | -164 |
| Amir Albazi | +137 | +137 | +125 | +128 |
Brandon Moreno betting breakdown
Brandon Moreno is among the best fighters to ever step into the Octagon at 125 pounds. He’s also one of the most well-rounded. Moreno sets a fast pace; he mixes his techniques well, has a solid chin, can hit hard, and does well on the mat. Prior to losing to Royval, Moreno’s only losses in the past five years had come in title fights. If Moreno has any flaws, it’s that he headhunts when he’s striking, and he can sometimes forget just how good his takedowns are.
Moreno lands an average of 3.87 significant strikes per minute with an accuracy of 44 percent. His striking defense is 59 percent, and he absorbs 3.63 significant strikes per minute. Moreno averages 1.74 takedowns per minute with a success rate of 46 percent. His takedown defense stands at 63 percent.
Moreno has never lost three fights in a row.
Amir Albazi betting breakdown
Amir Albazi had never faced a ranked UFC opponent and had never fought in a five-round UFC contest before he faced Kai Kara-France. With his win over Kara-France, Albazi became a UFC flyweight title contender. He takes the next step up in competition at UFC Edmonton when he faces Moreno. A win here could put Albazi on the short list of potential opponents for the winner of the December 7 fight between current UFC flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja and former Rizin bantamweight champ Kai Asakura.
Like his opponent, Albazi is comfortable in every aspect of the MMA game, and he has looked the part of a flyweight contender since he made his UFC debut in 2021. Albazi is a strong grappler, he went one for nine in takedowns against Kara-France while picking up 6:10 of control time.
Albazi averages 2.80 significant strikes per minute with an accuracy of 39 percent. He gets hit 3.07 times per minute with a striking defense of 63 percent. He averages 1.71 takedowns per 15 minutes with a takedown accuracy of 33 percent. His takedown defense stands at 40 percent.
Best Bets: UFC Edmonton main event: Brandon Moreno vs. Amir Albazi
Look for a fast-paced matchup in the main event of UFC Edmonton. The key to this fight will be who controls the pace and location of the contest. Expect that man to be Moreno, who starts fast and puts forth a lot of pressure.
The betting pick is for Brandon Moreno to beat Amir Albazi via decision.
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