UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Albazi Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Albazi
Canada
Main Card • Final
Mexico
R5, 5:00
Iraq
United States
R5, 5:00
Brazil
R3, 5:00
R3, 2:28
Performance of the Night
R1, 4:28
Performance of the Night
R3, 5:00
Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
R2, 3:43
Performance of the Night
Morocco
R2, 0:59
Performance of the Night
Wales
Moldova
R3, 5:00
Ukraine
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Croatia
Official Event Results
$50k POTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: No Fight of the Night bonus was awarded at this event.
Performance of the Night: Jasmine Jasudavicius earned $50,000 for her dominant third-round D’Arce choke submission of Ariane da Silva.
Performance of the Night: Dustin Stoltzfus collected $50,000 for his upset first-round knockout over Marc-André Barriault.
Performance of the Night: Charles Jourdain earned $50,000 for his successful bantamweight debut, tapping out Victor Henry via second-round guillotine choke.
Performance of the Night: Youssef Zalal received $50,000 for dropping and submitting Jack Shore via arm-triangle choke in the second round.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Disclosed Earnings
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*Official fighter base purses and contractual win bonuses are not publicly disclosed by the Edmonton Combative Sports Commission (ECSC). Official post-fight performance bonus awards ($50,000 each) are confirmed for Jasmine Jasudavicius, Dustin Stoltzfus, Charles Jourdain, and Youssef Zalal.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Albazi
UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Albazi marked the very first promotional event to implement the updated Unified Rules of MMA, officially legalizing 12-to-6 downward elbow strikes and revising the grounded opponent definition.
Featuring nine decisions across 13 bouts—including two separate 25-minute clashes—the card generated 2 hours, 52 minutes, and 33 seconds of total fight time, ranking as the third-longest event in promotional history.
Erin Blanchfield vs. Rose Namajunas made promotional history as the first-ever women’s five-round, non-title co-main event in UFC history.
Canadian fighters defended their home soil in Edmonton by racking up a dominant 6-2 overall record across the evening’s main and preliminary cards.
Former two-time champion Brandon Moreno outstruck Amir Albazi 132 to 63 in significant strikes over five rounds, earning a clean sweep on the judges’ scorecards (49-46, 50-45, 50-45).
Jasmine Jasudavicius collected her second consecutive $50,000 performance bonus, locking in a rare D’Arce choke at 2:28 of Round 3 against Ariane da Silva.
Bantamweight veteran Cody Gibson dominated Chad Anheliger on the canvas, racking up 12 minutes and 25 seconds of control time across 15 minutes of action.
Dustin Stoltzfus registered his first knockout victory inside the Octagon, shocking the Edmonton crowd by stopping Canadian favorite Marc-André Barriault at 4:28 of Round 1.
Dropping down from featherweight, Charles Jourdain made an immediate splash at 135 pounds, submitting seasoned veteran Victor Henry via guillotine choke at 3:43 of Round 2.
Since rejoining the promotion in 2024, Youssef Zalal improved to 3-0 with three straight submission stoppages, halting Jack Shore via arm-triangle choke at 0:59 of Round 2.
Alexandr Romanov controlled Rodrigo Nascimento for 7 minutes and 33 seconds while landing six takedowns, earning a dominant 30-27 unanimous decision victory.
The 13-bout fight card showcased international athletes representing ten sovereign nations: Mexico, Iraq, United States, Brazil, Canada, Morocco, Wales, Moldova, Ukraine, and Croatia.
When and where did UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Albazi take place?
UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Albazi took place on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
Who won the main event between Brandon Moreno and Amir Albazi?
Former two-time UFC flyweight champion Brandon Moreno defeated Amir Albazi via unanimous decision (49–46, 50–45, 50–45) over five dominant rounds of striking.
Who won the co-main event between Erin Blanchfield and Rose Namajunas?
Erin Blanchfield defeated former strawweight champion Rose Namajunas via unanimous decision (48–47, 48–47, 48–47) in the first-ever women’s non-title five-round co-main event in UFC history.
Who won the official post-fight bonuses at UFC Edmonton?
No Fight of the Night was awarded. Four fighters earned $50,000 Performance of the Night awards: Jasmine Jasudavicius, Dustin Stoltzfus, Charles Jourdain, and Youssef Zalal.
What new rules were implemented for the first time at UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Albazi?
This event marked the promotional debut of the revised Unified Rules of MMA, which removed the ban on 12-to-6 downward elbow strikes and updated the grounded opponent definition so that having one hand on the canvas no longer classifies a fighter as grounded.
What was the attendance and live gate for UFC Edmonton?
The event drew a sellout crowd of 16,439 fans at Rogers Place, generating a live gate of $2,600,463.
Why was Derrick Lewis vs. Jhonata Diniz cancelled?
Former heavyweight title challenger Derrick Lewis was forced to withdraw on the day of the event due to medical issues unrelated to his weight cut, leading to the cancellation of his bout against Jhonata Diniz.
How long was the total fight time at UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Albazi?
The card accumulated 2 hours, 52 minutes, and 33 seconds of total cage time across 13 bouts, ranking as the third-longest event in UFC history.
How did Jasmine Jasudavicius defeat Ariane da Silva?
Jasudavicius dominated the grappling exchanges before locking in a tight D’Arce choke (brabo choke) at 2:28 of Round 3 to collect a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus.
How did Charles Jourdain perform in his bantamweight debut?
Moving down to 135 pounds, Jourdain submitted tough veteran Victor Henry with a tight guillotine choke at 3:43 of Round 2, securing a $50,000 performance bonus.
Who were the commentators and announcer for UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Albazi?
The broadcast desk was manned by play-by-play lead Brendan Fitzgerald alongside color commentators Daniel Cormier and Paul Felder, with Bruce Buffer serving as the official Octagon announcer.
How did Dustin Stoltzfus win against Marc-André Barriault?
Stoltzfus caught Barriault with a clean right hook and followed up with accurate ground-and-pound to earn a first-round knockout at 4:28, receiving Performance of the Night honors.
What is Youssef Zalal’s record since returning to the UFC?
With his second-round arm-triangle submission of Jack Shore, Zalal improved to 3-0 in 2024 with all three victories coming via submission stoppage.
How did Mike Malott rebound against Trevin Giles?
Ontario’s Mike Malott utilized disciplined outside leg kicks and controlled striking volume to earn a unanimous decision victory (30–27, 29–28, 29–28).
Where was UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Albazi broadcast?
In the United States, the event streamed live exclusively on ESPN+, while Canadian fans tuned in via Sportsnet+ and Sportsnet 360.
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