Amir Albazi - News & Rumors - UFC

Will face Horiguchi Albazi will take on Kyoji Horiguchi in a flyweight bout at UFC Vegas 113 on Feb. 7, per Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.

Impact Albazi has fallen on hard times as of late, losing his last two professional bouts and having his last two scheduled fights cancelled. However, he still sits at 5-1 in the UFC and will look to add to that against Horiguchi, who is a sterling 8-1 in the promotion.

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Saturday's event Albazi will not fight Tatsuro Taira at UFC Vegas 108 on Saturday, UFC.com reports.

Impact Albazi and Taira were scheduled to headline the UFC's next event. Unfortunately for the former, he cannot make it, so the promotion has replaced him with Hyun Sung Park. It is unclear when Albazi will return to action, and whether or not he will be fit again for 2025.

JULY 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Flyweights Amir Albazi, Tatsuro Taira to meet Aug. 2 in Las Vegas Deadspin | Flyweights Amir Albazi, Tatsuro Taira to meet Aug. 2 in Las Vegas

JUNE 4, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Taira up next Albazi is scheduled to compete against fellow flyweight Tatsuro Taira at UFC Vegas 108 on Aug. 2, per Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.

Impact Albazi and Taira are looking to bounce back from devastating losses. In the former's case, he previously got ex-UFC Flyweight Champion Brandon Moreno, who dominated their five-round fight. Meanwhile, Taira suffered his first pro loss back in October.

MAY 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

UFC news: Amir Albazi out, Brandon Moreno now rematches Brandon Royval in Mexico City Former champ Brandon Moreno now has a new opponent at the upcoming February event in Mexico City.

JANUARY 12, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

Brandon Moreno meets Amir Albazi in five-round co-main event in UFC's expected Mexico City return Brandon Moreno and Amir Albazi will meet in a five-round co-main event fight when UFC returns to Mexico City in February.

DECEMBER 2, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

DECEMBER 2, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Frustrated Brandon Moreno anxious to return, pushes for UFC title eliminator vs. Amir Albazi Ex-UFC champ Brandon Moreno’s patience is being tested while he waits for his next assignment.

NOVEMBER 30, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Frustrated Brandon Moreno anxious to return, pushes for UFC title eliminator vs. Amir Albazi Ex-UFC champ Brandon Moreno’s patience is being tested while he waits for his next assignment.

NOVEMBER 30, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

UFC champ Alexandre Pantoja wants to see Amir Albazi fight Brandon Royval to determine challenger UFC flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja doesn’t see a clear-cut contender for his first title defense.

JULY 13, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Amir Albazi: UFC commentary team gave Kai Kara-France 'too much credit' Amir Albazi thinks the commentators at UFC on ESPN 45 showed a little bit of bias toward Kai Kara-France.

JUNE 8, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Henry Cejudo says UFC needs open scoring after Amir Albazi's win over Kai Kara-France: 'It's becoming a circus' Henry Cejudo doesn’t like what he sees from judges and believes it’s time open scoring was implemented in the UFC.

JUNE 8, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Brandon Royval: Amir Albazi jumping me for UFC flyweight title shot would be 'f*cking crazy' Brandon Royval doesn’t think Amir Albazi’s performance against Kai Kara-France warrants a title shot.

JUNE 8, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie rankings, June 6: Amir Albazi propells upward Amir Albazi gets closer to the top of the flyweight divison after defeating Kai Kara-France at UFC on ESPN 45.

JUNE 7, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Video: Was Kai Kara-France robbed of a win at UFC on ESPN 45 against Amir Albazi? Our “Spinning Back Clique” debates the outcome of the UFC on ESPN 45 main event that saw Amir Albazi defeat Kai Kara-France.

JUNE 6, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Jon Anik: 'It was pretty clear' Kai Kara-France beat Amir Albazi at UFC on ESPN 45 Jon Anik understands Kai Kara-France’s frustration with the outcome of his fight at UFC on ESPN 45.

JUNE 6, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Kai Kara-France disputes UFC on ESPN 45 split decision loss to Amir Albazi: 'Whole world knows who won' Kai Kara-France believes he was robbed at UFC on ESPN 45.

JUNE 5, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Mick Maynard's Shoes: What's next for Amir Albazi after UFC on ESPN 45 win? MMA Junkie’s Mike Bohn shares who Amir Albazi should fight after his victory over Kai Kara-France in the UFC on ESPN 45 headliner.

JUNE 4, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Amir Albazi brushes off Brandon Royval after UFC on ESPN 45 win: 'I'm the next one for the title' At UFC on ESPN 45, Amir Albazi defeated Kai Kara-France and then brushed off tweets from UFC 290 backup fighter Brandon Royval.

JUNE 4, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Twitter reacts to Amir Albazi's narrow decision win over Kai Kara-France at UFC on ESPN 45 Many MMA notables, including Israel Adesanya, were surprised by Amir Albazi’s split decision win over Kai Kara-France at UFC on ESPN 45.

JUNE 4, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

UFC on ESPN 45 results: Amir Albazi wins thin split decision over Kai Kara-France Amir Albazi remains undefeated in the UFC after edging out a close split decision win at UFC on ESPN 45 over Kai Kara-France in Las Vegas.

JUNE 4, 2023 • USATODAY.COM

UFC Fight Night Kai Kara-France vs. Amir Albazi free live stream: How to watch, time, channel, bout order Here's how to watch the UFC's fight night on Saturday, airing on ESPN.

JUNE 3, 2023 • PENNLIVE.COM

UFC on ESPN 45: Quick picks and prognostications MMA Junkie analyst Dan Tom breaks down the main card for UFC on ESPN 45, featuring a flyweight bout between Kai Kara-France and Amir Albazi.

JUNE 3, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

UFC on ESPN 45 discussion thread UFC on ESPN 45 takes place Saturday in Las Vegas. Discuss Kai Kara-France vs. Amir Albazi, Alex Caceres vs. Daniel Pineda and more.

JUNE 3, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

UFC on ESPN 45 predictions: Is anyone picking Kai Kara-France over Amir Albazi? Check out our staff members’ picks for the UFC on ESPN 45 main card in Las Vegas, featuring Kai Kara-France vs. Amir Albazi at flyweight.

JUNE 2, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

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