Amir Albazi continued to build momentum as a flyweight contender on Saturday when he defeated Kai Kara-France in the UFC on ESPN 45 main event.
Albazi (17-1 MMA, 5-0 UFC) remained undefeated in the octagon in his first UFC headliner with a split decision victory over former interim title challenger Kara-France (24-1 MMA, 7-4 UFC) at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.
Check below for the top Twitter reactions to Albazi beating Kara-France at UFC on ESPN 45.
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R1 – Kai vs. Amir – Amir lunging in looking to land the jab.
Kai moving lateral. Amir doin a decent job of cutting him off. Lands a left hook.
Kai right hand. Amir shoots! #UFCVegas74
— Cageside Press (@Cagesidepress) June 4, 2023
Looks like that first calf kick has badly hurt Albazi. #UFCVegas74
— Seán Sheehan (@SeanSheehanBA) June 4, 2023
Always makes me laugh when a fighter gets in their opponent’s face between rounds. You’ll be engaging again in a minute lol.
— Tommy Toe Hold (@TommyToeHold) June 4, 2023
R1 10-9 Kara-France in a close one that lacked big moments. #UFCVegas74
— Scott Fontana (@Scott_Fontana) June 4, 2023
Amir needs to low kick more
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) June 4, 2023
This is not exactly the barn-burner I was hoping for.
— Jed Meshew II (@JedKMeshew) June 4, 2023
R2 10-9 Kara-France, going up 20-18. Not a big round but a nice one. Good leg kicks. #UFCVegas74
— Scott Fontana (@Scott_Fontana) June 4, 2023
Albazi's legit but also this looks a lot like KKF is going to accept a low-volume loss where he also gets outwrestled.
— Mookie Alexander (@mookiealexander) June 4, 2023
More right hands from Amir as he tries to force Kai to move! Amir finally gets to the back!
Amir switches to the body triangle!
Amir hunting for the neck! MIGHT BE UNDER THE NECK! KAI DEFENDING!! #UFCVegas74
— Cageside Press (@Cagesidepress) June 4, 2023
AMIR WITH OVER A MINUTE TO WORK!
MIGHT BE UNDER!!!!! ITS UNDER!!!!!
KAI ESCAPES!!!! #UFCVegas74
— Cageside Press (@Cagesidepress) June 4, 2023
Wow Kai. Survives the choke then shakes him off
— caposa (@Grabaka_Hitman) June 4, 2023
It's 5am and I've very tired but 2-1 Albazi for me #UFCVegas74
— Seán Sheehan (@SeanSheehanBA) June 4, 2023
Wow. I thought Kai was done there. Great fight.
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) June 4, 2023
Man that choke was close
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) June 4, 2023
How to beat Kai Kara finish him early and albazzi wrestle with him for a round and he gasses
— Jarred Brooks (@The_monkeygod) June 4, 2023
Weekly reminder that striking stats are unofficial on the night and that regardless of number accuracy, they DO NOT TELL THE STORY OF THE FIGHT.
Judges also don’t have access to these numbers, nor should they. Hate me numbers people but this is true. #UFCVegas74
— Dan Tom (@DanTomMMA) June 4, 2023
France picking apart Albazi on the feet. The jab is finding a home repeatedly and the pace is elevated. 2-2 #UFCVegas74
— Hyon Ko (@KoreanJohn_) June 4, 2023
Round 5 Kara-France is what I kinda expected to see from the beginning. On the front foot, flurrying, landing solid. Took a while for him to get there. #UFCVegas74
— Bloody Elbow (@BloodyElbow) June 4, 2023
Amir Albazi ties Muhammad Mokaev for the longest active UFC win streak in the flyweight division with his 4th consecutive win at 125 lbs. #UFCVegas74
— Michael Carroll (@MJCflipdascript) June 4, 2023
Albazi by split decision. Just a massive win for him in the biggest fight of his career so far. Puts him near the top of the division. #UFCVegas74
— Marc Raimondi (@marcraimondi) June 4, 2023
Nah bro…
Fuck yous!!!
— Israel Adesanya (@stylebender) June 4, 2023
Well then…
— Niko Price (@Nikohybridprice) June 4, 2023
Poor Kai. Had him winning that fight.
— Sergio Pettis (@sergiopettis) June 4, 2023
Tf is that decision ????
— Muhammad Mokaev (@muhammadmokaev) June 4, 2023
Judge Chris Lee gave R4 to Albazi despite significant strikes landed in the frame going to Kara-France by an advantage of 27 to 5. Plus, Kara-France landed the lone takedown in the round. Neither fight mounted more than 23 seconds of control in the round. #UFCVegas74
— Michael Carroll (@MJCflipdascript) June 4, 2023
Fire Chris Lee & Sal Deez nuts.
— Israel Adesanya (@stylebender) June 4, 2023
Amir has no wrestling no wonder he never accepted the fight
— Muhammad Mokaev (@muhammadmokaev) June 4, 2023
Giving Amir rd 4 is just insane
— Alex Volkanovski (@alexvolkanovski) June 4, 2023
