Amir Albazi needed a top-five flyweight for his subsequent UFC struggle, and he received one.
The ‘Prince’ introduced on Monday that he would share the Octagon towards Kai Kara-France at an upcoming Struggle Evening occasion scheduled for June 3, at a soon-to-be-announced location and venue.
Albazi is ideal within the UFC, going 4-0 since becoming a member of the promotion almost three years in the past. The 29-year-old is coming off a third-round KO of Alessandro Costa at UFC Vegas 66 in December. After his most up-to-date win, Albazi mentioned he hoped his efficiency confirmed he was ‘prepared for the highest 5,’ which he now has an opportunity to show towards Kara-France.
June third we’re coming nearer to that belt inshallah first arab champion ever..
3 يونيو فسوف يتقرب الحزام علينا إن شاء الله أول بطل عربي pic.twitter.com/wnzkeSmoQn
— The Prince (@AmirAlbazi) March 13, 2023
The Metropolis Kickboxing product has not fought since struggling a third-round TKO loss to Brandon Moreno for the interim flyweight championship at UFC 277 this previous July. ‘Don’t Blink’ was anticipated to return towards Alex Perez at UFC 284, however he was pressured to withdraw from the struggle attributable to a knee harm.
Previous to his loss, Kara-France was on a three-fight win streak that included finishes of Rogério Bontorin and Cody Garbrandt.
With the addition of Kara-France vs. Albazi, the UFC Struggle Evening has two confirmed fights. Additionally on the line-up is a bantamweight bout between former champion Miesha Tate and Mayra Bueno Silva.
Keep tuned to Bloody Elbow for extra updates to the occasion as they develop into accessible within the coming months.
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