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Mike Malott meets Joaquin Buckley in the welterweight headliner at UFC Edmonton on Saturday, Oct. 17. The Canadian has won four consecutive bouts since falling to Neil Magny. His most recent victory came in April against Gilbert Burns, a one-time title challenger.
Buckley enters as a ranked opponent who has never suffered three straight defeats. The co-main event features Erin Blanchfield against Jasmine Jasudavicius in a flyweight contest. The victor could secure a championship opportunity against Natalia Silva, or await the outcome of a potential Silva-Shevchenko matchup. Valentina Shevchenko is anticipated to reclaim the title "she never lost in the cage" upon her return.
The main card begins at 8 p.m. ET on Paramount+ with six bouts. Prelims start at 5 p.m. ET on the same platform with seven fights. Kyle Nelson, known as "The Monster," is projected to defeat UFC newcomer Perez by decision. Kyle Daukaus is favored to submit Marc-Andre Barriault in the opening round. Barriault has collected three consecutive performance bonuses and previously competed as a TKO MMA prospect. Louis Jourdain makes his promotional debut against Timmy Cuamba.
Source: MMA Fighting - Sat Oct 17, 8:00 AM ET
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