Breaking down rising star Amir Albazi’s path to a UFC main event

Knocking out Alessandro Costa

Photo via Instagram (@amiralbazi)

In his latest octagon appearance, Amir Albazi took on Alessandro Costa at a UFC Fight Night this past December.

Albazi was first scheduled to face Alex Perez, however, as Perez withdrew from the bout, Brandon Royval was brought in. In late November, Royval was forced out of the fight due to a broken wrist, and was replaced by UFC debutant Costa.

Albazi did not seem affected by the change of opponents as he knocked out the newcomer in the third round.