When Is Amir Albazi’s Next Fight?

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With only two losses in his UFC record, Amir Albazi was able to crack a spot in the flyweight division’s rankings. His elite striking and grappling skills were key to his success.

The next time he steps inside the octagon, his UFC odds will be available for fans to see. Speaking of his return to action, check out the details of his next fight below.

When Is Amir Albazi’s Next Fight?

Albazi’s next confirmed opponent has yet to be determined, but he’s fresh off a unanimous decision loss to former UFC flyweight title challenger Kyoji Horiguchi on Feb. 7 in the co-main event of UFC Vegas 113, which took place inside the Meta APEX in Las Vegas.

Amir Albazi’s MMA Record and Statistics

  • MMA record: 17-3
  • Wins by TKO/KO: 5
  • Wins by decision: 5
  • Striking accuracy: 35%
  • Significant strikes landed per minute: 2.72
  • Significant strikes absorbed: 3.71
  • Takedown average per 15 minutes: 1.39
  • Submission average per 15 minutes: 0.52
  • Significant strikes defense: 62%
  • Takedown defense: 50%
  • Knockdown average: 0.35
  • Average fight time: 14:25

Amir Albazi’s Notable Wins

Albazi’s wins in the UFC were against Malcolm Gordon, Zhalgas Zhumagulov, Francisco Figueiredo, Alessandro Costa, and Kai Kara-France.

Amir Albazi’s UFC Earnings

Albazi’s UFC earnings are not publicly listed, but one of his biggest single-fight payouts was $315,000 when he fought Brandon Moreno in November 2024.

Amir Albazi’s Team and Corner

Albazi fights out of the Fight Ready team in Arizona. Several of the coaches that guides him are Eddie Cha, Santino Defranco, Angel Cejudo, and Kyle Estrada.

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Anatoly Pimentel is an NBA and MMA writer previously featured in ASEAN Sports, Asian Persuasion MMA, and Overtime Heroics MMA. He graduated from Adamson University with a B.A in Communication and is a Web Content Writer for BetMGM.

Anatoly Pimentel is an NBA and MMA writer previously featured in ASEAN Sports, Asian Persuasion MMA, and Overtime Heroics MMA. He graduated from Adamson University with a B.A in Communication and is a Web Content Writer for BetMGM.