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This Morning’s MMA News In Short: Amir Albazi returns against former champ!
Amir Albazi. Photo via Instagram (@amiralbazi)
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UFC books Brandon Moreno vs. Amir Albazi
Former flyweight champion Brandon Moreno will take on Amir Albazi in the five-round main event. The fight will go down on November 2 at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
UFC CEO Dana White announced the fight.
Moreno and Albazi were initially scheduled to clash in February. However, Albazi was forced to pull out due to an injury.
Whittaker will prove he’s the best by beating Chimaev
Former champion Robert Whittaker vows to prove he’s the best middleweight in the world by defeating unbeaten Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 308.
“I don’t expect him to get tired or anything else. I expect him to come out aggressive and to be super scary in the wrestling and be very strong. I just think I’ve been in those waters before. I know how to tread. I’m good in there. I am the best middleweight in the world. Beating him will prove that, and I look forward to it.”
Yuneisy Duben delivers nasty knockout at DWCS
Yuneisy Duben knocked out Shannon Clark in brutal fashion to earn a UFC contract at DWCS.
UFC CEO Dana White praised her from front row.
“You are in,” he shouted.
WHAT A KNOCKOUT! 🤯
Yuneisy Duben just delivered one of the best KOs we’ve ever seen on #DWCS! pic.twitter.com/LxJlbPLtjf
— UFC (@ufc) September 4, 2024
“You’re in!” 🗣
Dana White told Yuneisy Duben she’s already got a UFC contract! #DWCS pic.twitter.com/q5IZPHtajh
— UFC (@ufc) September 4, 2024
Jake Paul: There’s no back-up opponent for Mike Tyson
Jake Paul has faith in Mike Tyson making it to their rescheduled date on November 15.
“He’s super healthy behind-the-scenes and feeling great, so that’s what we’re focused on, and there’s not a back-up [opponent] currently,” Paul said.
The two were originally expected to clash on July 20, however Tyson was forced to withdraw from the fight after suffering health complications.
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