UFC Edmonton: Rose Namajunas vs. Erin Blanchfield to Headline Electrifying Event

Erin Blanchfield (left), Rose Namajunas (right)

The UFC is set to make a thrilling return to Canada on November 2, with flyweight stars Rose Namajunas and Erin Blanchfield headlining the event at Rogers Place in Edmonton. UFC CEO Dana White confirmed the news to Canada’s Sportsnet, marking this event as a must-watch for MMA fans.

Both Namajunas and Blanchfield are looking to rebound after their respective losses to top contender Manon Fiorot. While Blanchfield was previously regarded as one of the division's top contenders, Namajunas has been on a winning streak since her defeat, scoring back-to-back victories in her 125-pound debut. This highly anticipated five-round headliner will undoubtedly have title implications, as both fighters are eager to prove they belong at the top of the division.

In addition to the headliner, several other compelling matchups have been announced for the Edmonton card. Ariane Da Silva returns to face Canadian favorite Jasmine Jasudavicius in a flyweight showdown, while middleweights Marc-Andre Barriault and Dustin Stoltzfus are set to battle it out. Another Canadian fighter, Jamey-Lyn Horth, will take on Ivana Petrovic, and The Ultimate Fighter finalist Cody Gibson will face Chad Anheliger.

More fights are expected to be added to the lineup in the coming weeks, promising an action-packed night of MMA at UFC Edmonton. As anticipation builds, Dana White expressed his enthusiasm for the event, stating, We’re bringing the best of the best to Edmonton, and this card is stacked with talent and matchups that fans won’t want to miss.