By Canadian Press

UFC to hold Fight Night card in Edmonton on Nov. 2

Aug 15, 2024 | 7:52 AM

EDMONTON — The UFC is returning to Edmonton on Nov. 2 for a Fight Night event at Rogers Place.

Third-ranked flyweight Erin Blanchfield will take on No.5-ranked, and two-time former strawweight champion, Rose Namajunas in the main event.

Meanwhile, 11th-ranked heavyweight Derrick Lewis, who holds the record for most UFC wins by knockout with 15, meets 13th-ranked Alexandr Romanov.

Middleweight Marc-Andre Barriault of Gatineau, Que., women’s flyweight Jasmine Jasudavicius of Niagara, Ont., bantamweight Chad Anheliger of Calgary and women’s flyweight Jamey-Lyn Horth of Squamish, B.C., will also be on the card.

It’s the first time the UFC has held an event in Edmonton since 2019.

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This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 15, 2024.

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