UFC Edmonton Predictions: Best Bets for Moreno vs Albazi You Cannot Miss
- Get my UFC expert picks for Moreno vs Albazi.
- Former flyweight champion and everyone’s favorite Mexican, Brandon Moreno, returns to the octagon following a nine-month hiatus with one thing in mind… a return to title contention!
- Standing in his way is the undefeated (5-0 UFC) Amir Albazi, who’ll also be looking to stake his claim as a viable contender for championship gold!
- Find my analysis and best bets below, and don’t forget that theBetUS sportsbook provides you with all the UFC betting odds your heart desires!
Coats and gloves might be necessary for the minus temperatures in Canada. Still, the UFC octagon will be heated when Brandon Moreno and Amir Albazi arrive in Edmonton for this Saturday’s main event.
That’s right, the MMA festivities continue this weekend following an epic UFC 308 pay-per-view to end October, and as November begins, we do not doubt that this 14-fight Edmonton schedule will bring more fireworks than Guy Fawkes!
You already know I have some opinions to share, and with that said, let’s dive into my complete breakdown, analysis, predictions, and UFC best bets for Moreno vs. Albazi.
Canada, WE ARE HERE 🍁
It’s #UFCEdmonton fight week!
[ LIVE on @ESPNPlus | SAT | 8pmET/5pmPT ] pic.twitter.com/KYeHMJt7z2— UFC (@ufc) October 28, 2024
UFC Edmonton Event Information
- Date/Time: Saturday, November. 2, 2024 – 05:00 p.m. ET
- Location: Rogers Place, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
- UFC Edmonton Live Stream: UFC Fight Pass
- Main Event Bout: Brandon Moreno vs. Amir Albazi
- Co-Main Event Bout: Rose Namajunas vs. Erin Blanchfield
- Moneyline Probability: Moreno – 63.6% (-175) Albazi – 40.8% (+145)
Moreno vs Albazi Betting Odds
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Brandon Moreno vs Amir Albazi Betting Preview
“The Assassin Baby”: Everyone’s Favorite Mexican
He might play with Lego and collect pop figures in his spare time, but don’t be fooled… “The Assassin Baby” has never been about child’s play inside the octagon. While he’s no stranger to building blocks, he’s also built an MMA legacy that positions him as one of UFC’s most recognizable flyweight talents.
On paper, Moreno has lost 3 of his previous 5 UFC appearances. In reality, he avenged one of those losses – Deiveson Figueiredo – by winning back the 125lb strap, and when he lost the title again to Alexandre Pantoja to then lose his return fight against Brandon Royval, neither of those bouts was lopsided and could’ve honestly gone either way.
Our favorite Mexican – sorry, Canelo fans – is back this weekend to retake his position as the rightful No.1 contender, but first, he must take out the undefeated UFC record and promotional up-and-comer in Amir Albazi!
UFC is back in action this Saturday! This card will be the first UFC event with a new set of rules 😎
Brandon Moreno takes on Amir Albazi, a MONSTER ranked third in the division 👀
Catch the 2020 classic: Deiveson Figueiredo vs Brandon Moreno 🔥pic.twitter.com/KnE2YB9hHI
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Amir Albazi: Will the “The Prince” Get Assassinated?
Tipped as a future top-ranked flyweight potential since his UFC debut in 2020, Iraq’s Amir Albazi didn’t take long to match the hype, and within two years, he’d collected four straight wins, including two submission and one KO/TKO victory. However, with a fast rise to mixing his name amongst the 125lb elite, his only fight of 2023 wasn’t so impressive.
Could we call it off night when Albazi scraped a split decision over Kai Kara-France last time out? Sure, but although he remains undefeated as a professional mixed martial artist, many believe the wrong man was awarded the decision. If MMA math is anything to go by, Moreno decisively ran through Kara-France when those two met, suggesting he might have the edge come Saturday.
I wouldn’t be so sure… He isn’t called “The Prince” for nothing, as Albazi is always live to kick somebody’s ass royally. It will, however, be his toughest test to date, and the pressure will certainly be on as the winner could very well be in line to face the champion after Pantoja and Kai Asakura have clashed for the title.
😳 Amir Albazi was in danger of being paralysed and nearly retired in February 2024.
“My spinal cord was getting damaged because I had narrowing in my neck from years of training. Doctors said I was basically one punch away from being paralyzed.”
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— Home of Fight (@Home_of_Fight) October 29, 2024
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Moreno vs. Albazi: The Tale of The Tape
Moreno vs. Albazi: How do their skills match up?
Non-Stop Output from Moreno
Striking volume, pace, and non-stop action on the feet have been Moreno’s most noteworthy paths to victory thus far. He does have exceptional grappling skills, and his durability is second to none. However, if we’re to highlight a weak spot, it would certainly be above-average wrestlers and grapplers that cause him problems.
Moreno’s kryptonite in the cage has been controlling time. Most of his losing rounds throughout his UFC career have stemmed from fighters who can grapple him and maintain these positions.
He’s on the hunt! 👀
Brandon Moreno looks to get back into the win column as he headlines #UFCEdmonton this Saturday! pic.twitter.com/mGOzqYg9MB
— UFC (@ufc) October 28, 2024
Albazi: Pressure, Pressure, Pressure!
Albazi doesn’t have Moreno’s resume, so it isn’t easy to judge how elite his skills really are. However, based on what we’ve witnessed thus far, he’s all about fighting with a pressure game plan, and he’ll implement this overbearing style in both striking and grappling situations.
Can this pressure style crack the former champ? Well, if the best version of Moreno turns up, I’d say no. However, the version of Moreno of late has looked lethargic compared to his past self. Still, we cannot blame him after the Figueiredo trilogy and consistent high-level matchups.
Albazi’s best hope of winning rounds will likely stem through wrestling and grappling, but to achieve this for 25 minutes versus a cardio machine in Moreno won’t be easy.
Unbeaten in the Octagon 🫡 @AmirAlbazi looks to step into flyweight title contention with a win in the #UFCEdmonton main event! pic.twitter.com/0gLpnOJX1Q
— UFC (@ufc) October 28, 2024
Moreno vs Albazi Betting Trends
- Moreno’s only UFC losses were against champions, former champions, and title contenders
- Albazi has fought just one opponent inside the top-10 flyweight rankings
- Albazi is undefeated in the UFC (5-0)
- Moreno has gone the distance in 50% of his UFC bouts
- If your thinking about a good UFC prop bet, consider that Moreno has never lost a UFC bout by submission or KO/TKO
Moreno vs Albazi: UFC Edmonton Best Betting Pick
This matchupis so well-matched stylisticallythat making outright predictions on the moneyline is incredibly difficult. So, in looking for betting value outside of the ML markets, toughness and longevity are two factors that are screaming at me in this position.
As it’s Halloween week, I cannot ignore said screams. We have two fighters that seemingly hold never-ending cardio, as well as solid chins and BJJ defense, which have prevented them from ever being stopped inside the distance throughout their respective careers.
Five rounds of competitive action and the need for UFC judges to decide a winner seems likely. To me, this is a perfect way to attack the odds at BetUS Sportsbook, and with this fight holding great potential of going the distance, let’s hope the judges can get it right for once!
My Best Bet: Fight Goes the Distance/Yes (-200)
Questions of the Day
Who’s fighting in the co-main event at UFC Edmonton?
We have a women’s UFC flyweight title eliminator when former strawweight queen ‘Thug’ Rose Namajunas takes on a rising star in Erin Blanchfield for this weekend’s UFC Edmonton co-main event.
