UFC Returns to Edmonton with Stacked Fight Card

The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is set for its 15th consecutive week of events with UFC Edmonton, a 13-fight card scheduled for Saturday. The event marks the promotion's return to Alberta, Canada.

The welterweight bout between Joaquin Buckley and Mike Malott is a key matchup on the card. Buckley, who has not secured a takedown in his last three UFC appearances, faces Malott, who has won four straight fights and holds an 8-1 record in the UFC. Malott has finished two of his last three opponents by knockout.

Another notable fight features Erin Blanchfield against Jasmine Jasudavicius in the women's flyweight division. Blanchfield, considered a strong contender for a title shot, enters the bout as a significant favorite. She possesses submission skills and effective striking, while Jasudavicius is known for her wrestling defense and balanced striking statistics.

The undercard includes several other matchups:

• Kyle Nelson vs. Cristian Perez: Predicted to finish under 1.5 rounds.
• Marc-Andre Barriault vs. Kyle Daukaus: Barriault is favored on the moneyline, with a secondary prediction for a decision win.
• Louis Jourdain vs. Timmy Cuamba: Expected to go the distance.
• Mandel Nallo vs. Nate Landwehr: A tentative pick favors Landwehr by decision, with a live betting strategy if he survives early rounds.
• Tanner Boser vs. Jhonata Diniz: Boser is favored on the moneyline, with a secondary pick for a decision win.
• Julien Leblanc vs. Nick Galanti: Galanti is predicted to win by submission.
• Katlyn Cerminara vs. Mackenzie Stiller: Cerminara is favored to win by decision.
• Chad Anheliger vs. Steven Koslow: Anheliger is favored on the moneyline.
• Melissa Croden vs. Chelsea Chandler: Croden is predicted to win by decision.
• Cody Chovancek vs. SuYoung You: You is favored to win by decision.

This continuous stretch of UFC events began after Fourth of July weekend and will continue until after Thanksgiving, featuring significant bouts and title fights.