Amir ‘The Prince’ Albazi was born in Baghdad, Iraq on October 27, 1993. He relocated to Sweden as a refugee when he was young and took up martial arts as he was inspired by watching a UFC fight that was aired on TV. With time, Albazi's dedication took him to professional MMA, making his debut in 2009. Albazi has a well-versed skill set, boasting a high level of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He can also finish several fights via submission.
Albazi boasts a phenomenal professional record of 17 wins and one loss (17-1-0) as of October 30, 2024. Making his UFC debut in 2020, he had a great start in the promotion, winning via triangle choke submission against Malcolm Gordon. Albazi has notable wins over formidable contenders like Francisco Figueiredo and Kai Kara-France. His technical skill set and ability to adapt have made him one serious threat in the flyweight division, as evidenced by his 53 percent submission win rate and 29 percent by knockout, showcasing his expertise in both striking and grappling. Albazi currently trains out of Xtreme Couture in Las Vegas, where he is continuing to sharpen his all-around game for his next bout against Brandon Moreno on November 2, 2024.
Amir Albazi Nationality
Born in Baghdad, Iraq, on October 27, 1993, Amir Albazi hails from Iraq. However, Albazi left Baghdad when he was seven years old. His family moved first to Syria, where he was reunited with his father and stayed for around 18 months before moving into the immigrant-heavy district of Bredang in Stockholm, Sweden.
As a teenager, Albazi got into a lot of fights at school, which eventually led him to join a street gang. His interest in MMA began unexpectedly after watching a UFC fight on TV, which inspired him to join a local MMA gym. He moved to London in 2013 and earned a degree in sports science from the University of Roehampton.
Albazi currently trains out of Xtreme Couture in Las Vegas, Nevada, a legendary gym that also serves as training grounds for former UFC champions Sean Strickland and Francis Ngannou.
FAQs
A. Amir Albazi hails from Iraq.
A. Amir Albazi, the UFC flyweight contender, was born in Baghdad, Iraq, on October 27, 1993.
A. Born on October 27, 1993, Amir Albazi is 31 years old as of October 2024.
A. Amir Albazi trains at Xtreme Couture in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States.
A. Amir Albazi is set to fight Brandon Moreno at UFC Fight Night 246 on November 2, 2024.
