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Brandon Moreno welcomes Kai Asakura’s UFC invasion: ‘Positive thing for the division’

Ahead of his return at UFC Edmonton this weekend, former flyweight champion, Brandon Moreno has claimed the inclusion of Japanese star, Kai Asakura into a UFC 310 title fight at the end of the year is a “positive” charge for the 125lbs division.

Moreno, the current number two-ranked flyweight contender and former two-time divisional gold holder, makes his return to action this weekend in the headliner of UFC Fight Night Edmonton, in a five round potential title eliminator against surging contender, Amir Albazi.

Brandon Moreno set to fight Amir Albazi at UFC Mexico City five rounds February 24
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Sidelined since he featured in the main event of UFC Fight Night Mexico City earlier this year, former champion, Moreno will attempt to snap a two-fight losing skid to incumbent gold holder, Alexandre Pantoja, and former title chaser, Brandon Royval.