Former UFC Flyweight champion Brandon Moreno will return to the cage for first time since his split decision loss to Bradon Royval, when he faces Amir Albazi on November 2.
The Flyweight contest is the new look main event for UFC Edmonton, with a bout between Erin Blanchfield and Rose Namajunas initially looking like it was to serve as the final bout of the night.
There have been several changes made to the Fight Night since the card was initially announced, so UFC CEO Dana White took to social media to announce all changes. He said:
“What's up, Canada? We're coming back for a fight night at Rogers Place on November 2nd. In the main event, former flyweight champ Brandon Moreno is back and will be taking on Amir Albazi. Moreno is the first Mexican born world champion. He has the second most finishes in flyweight history, as well as second most submissions and significant strikes landed in the division.
“He faces number three ranked Amir Albazi, who is on a six fight win streak. He's incredibly well rounded with four of his last six wins coming by finish. In the co-main event, number three ranked Erin Blanchfield is fighting number five, ranked former champ Rose Namajunas. Blanchfield is only 25 and one of the brightest contenders in the division.
“She has an impressive 14-2 record with wins over Jessica Andrade, Talia Santos and Molly McCann. Rose is a former two time Strawweight champ and is one of the most beloved fighters in the sport and is coming off two back to back main event wins at Flyweight over Amanda Ribas and Tracy Cortez. Also on the card. Heavyweight Derrick ‘The Black Beast’ Lewis is facing undefeated prospect Jhonata Diniz.
“Derrick Lewis is one of the hardest punches in the history of the UFC, with 24 finishes and 23 of those have come by knockout with only one submission. Diniz is 8-0, seven of his eight wins coming by knockout. This should be a fun fight while it lasts. Also on the card are Canadians, Mike Malott Charles Jourdain and Marc Andre Barriault.”
Lewis was originally set to face Alexandr Romanov but the Moldovan will now take on Rodrigo Nascimento in a Heavyweight bout, instead. Elsewhere on the card, there are several other Canadian natives set to feature. Jasmine Jasudavicius will square off against Ariane Da Silva, Aiemann Zahabi will battle it out with Pedro Munhoz, Jamey-Lyn Horth is in a Flyweight contest against Ivana Petrović and Chad Anheligher will meet Cody Gibson.
