Moreno and Albazi had things to prove to themselves in Edmonton on Saturday. This was Moreno's first fight following a self-imposed eight-month hiatus to heal from burnout and lingering injuries. Albazi returned to action after a 17-month absence, during which he required heart and neck surgery.

Former two-time UFC flyweight champion Brandon Moreno bounced back from two straight losses by outclassing Iraq's Amir Albazi in the main event of UFC Edmonton. Moreno doubled up Albazi's significant strike total and also defended the takedowns of the wrestler,