This past weekend at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, flyweight contender Amir Albazi recorded the biggest win of his career to date.
Having gone unbeaten in the Octagon through four fights, the Iraqi 125lber had the chance to break into title contention against the #3-ranked Kai Kara-France, who was returning for the first time since falling short of interim gold last July.
The pair put on a technical five-round battle in Saturday’s headliner, with the result ultimately dividing opinion. Following 25 minutes, Albazi fell on the right side of a split decision, something that caused considerable discourse online.
Nevertheless, while a judging controversy continues, “The Prince” is set for a sizable rise up the flyweight ladder and an arrival into the championship conversation at 125 pounds.
Still, the surging Baghdad native would have no doubt hoped for a more convincing triumph over “Don’t Blink,” and he thinks that would have been a certainty had he followed the gameplan.
Albazi Wanted To Test His Standup Versus CKB Standout
During his post-fight press conference on Saturday night, Albazi looked back on the competitive nature of his fight with Kara-France.
While the New Zealander has received plaudits for his defensive…
