Blanchfield Beats Namajunas; Lewis Bout Canceled
The UFC returned to Canada on November 2, 2024, for Fight Night in Edmonton. Erin Blanchfield beat Rose Namajunas by unanimous decision in the co-main event; Brandon Moreno headlined the card and defeated Amir Albazi.
Co-Main Event: Blanchfield vs. Namajunas
Erin Blanchfield faced former strawweight champion Rose Namajunas in the women’s flyweight co-main event. Blanchfield won by unanimous decision, a pivotal result for both fighters’ careers.
Erin Blanchfield enters the octagon looking to bounce back from her first UFC loss, a unanimous decision defeat to Manon Fiorot in March. Currently ranked #3 in the division, Blanchfield aims to reassert her position as a top contender.
Rose Namajunas, ranked #5, brings momentum from back-to-back victories over Amanda Ribas and Tracy Cortez. The former strawweight queen has found success since moving up to flyweight and seeks to continue her climb up the rankings.
Co-Main Event and Canadian Representation
A planned Derrick Lewis bout was removed from the card. Romanov instead faced Rodrigo Nascimento and won by unanimous decision.
The card also featured a strong contingent of Canadian talent:
- Jasmine Jasudavicius vs. Ariane da Silva
- Marc-Andre Barriault vs. Dustin Stoltzfus
- Jamey-Lyn Horth vs. Ivana Petrovic
- Chad Anheliger vs. Cody Gibson
A Night of High-Stakes Action
With a mix of established stars and rising prospects, UFC Edmonton is shaping up to be a must-watch event for MMA fans. The flyweight main event could potentially determine the next title challenger, while the supporting bouts offer opportunities for fighters to make significant moves in their respective divisions.
The event marked the UFC’s return to Canada, with Brandon Moreno defeating Amir Albazi in the main event and Blanchfield beating Namajunas in the co-main.
Citations:
[1] UFC event page
[Result] UFC official results
[2] MMA Mania
[3] TheScore
[4] Sportsnet
[5] Yahoo Sports
Sources
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