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In the high-stakes lead-up to UFC Edmonton, fighters hit the scales on Friday with every competitor successfully making weight, setting the stage for an electrifying night at Rogers Place. With title contention in sight, this event features top talents like Brandon Moreno and Rose Namajunas, both of whom have their eyes on reestablishing dominance in their divisions.
Rose Namajunas, the former UFC strawweight champion, marked her return by hitting the 125-pound mark for her co-main event against rising star Erin Blanchfield. Both fighters, ranked No. 10 and No. 8 in the MMA Fighting Pound-for-Pound Rankings, will be vying for title shot consideration. Although top contender Manon Fiorot has recently defeated both Namajunas and Blanchfield, a standout performance on Saturday could push the winner closer to a championship opportunity.
Meanwhile, in the main event, two-time UFC flyweight champion Brandon Moreno is looking to hold his No. 4 rank and shake off a recent pair of split-decision losses to rivals Alexandre Pantoja and Brandon Royval. Standing in his way is Amir Albazi, who made weight at 125.5 pounds and is set for his first fight after a long layoff. Albazi, undefeated in five UFC appearances, will look to prove he’s a top-tier threat in the flyweight division.
As fans anticipate these bouts, the ceremonial weigh-ins added to the tension, with each fighter looking lean and ready. UFC Edmonton promises intense action with fighters positioned to make strong statements and potentially secure shots at championship glory. Main Card Lineup;
Brandon Moreno (125.5) vs. Amir Albazi (125.5)
Erin Blanchfield (125.5) vs. Rose Namajunas (125)
Derrick Lewis (266) vs. Jhonata Diniz (257)
Caio Machado (205) vs. Brendson Ribeiro (205)
Marc-Andre Barriault (185) vs. Dustin Stoltzfus (185.5)
Mike Malott (170.5) vs. Trevin Giles (170)
For the preliminary card, fans can look forward to names like Aiemann Zahabi, Charles Jourdain, and Alexandr Romanov, who are each poised to make their mark. With all fighters cleared to compete, UFC Edmonton is set to deliver a night full of excitement and suspense.
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