The Ultimate Fighting Championship’s latest trip to Canada is now entirely official, clearing the final procedural hurdle ahead of fight night following the official weigh-ins for UFC Edmonton. With all 26 athletes spanning the 13-match fight card successfully hitting their required marks on the scales, the stage is set for a high-stakes evening of mixed martial arts action in the Great White North.
At the center of the event is a pivotal five-round middleweight main event that carries significant divisional implications. In the headline attraction, explosive American contender Joaquin Buckley will square off against surging Canadian standout Mike Malott. Demonstrating absolute professionalism on the scales, both main event competitors breezed through the weigh-in process, each stepping onto the official scale and registering at exactly 170.5 pounds, comfortably within the limit for their high-profile clash.
The successful weigh-ins ensured that the entire card remains intact, offering fans a full slate of competitive bouts from top to bottom. For Buckley, who holds a professional record of 21-8, this trip to the Octagon represents a crucial opportunity to defend his prestigious position inside the promotion’s top 10 rankings. Known widely by his moniker "New Mansa," Buckley has experienced a turbulent stretch in his career recently. His momentum toward a coveted title shot was temporarily halted by back-to-back defeats against elite divisional competition in Kamaru Usman and Sean Brady. Now, the 32-year-old veteran is intensely focused on getting his championship aspirations back on track. Stepping into hostile territory against a passionate Canadian crowd, Buckley will be making his third career UFC main event appearance as he looks to reassert himself as a dominant force in the weight class.
Standing across the cage from him will be Mike Malott, who carries a 14-2-1 record and enters the bout carrying the hopes of the host nation. Malott is looking to secure the absolute biggest victory of his professional career in what will be his second time headlining a UFC event. Fighting out of the renowned Team Alpha Male camp, "Proper" enters the matchup riding an impressive four-fight winning streak inside the promotion. That streak is highlighted by a devastating technical knockout victory over veteran standout Gilbert Burns, a performance that firmly established Malott as a major threat in the division. At 34 years of age, time is of the essence, and many observers view this moment as a defining window for the Canadian fighter to launch a serious run toward the top of the division. Like his opponent, Malott weighed in smoothly at 170.5 pounds, showing no signs of difficulty during the weight-cutting process.
Beyond the marquee main event, the rest of the 13-match lineup features an exciting blend of top-tier talent, promotional veterans, and hungry prospects looking to make a statement on the international stage. In the co-main event spotlight, top women’s flyweight contender Erin Blanchfield, who weighed in at 125 pounds, is set to face off against durable and resilient Canadian favorite Jasmine Jasudavicius, who tipped the scales at 124.5 pounds. Both women are eager to stake their claim in a crowded title picture, making this 125-pound clash one of the most anticipated technical matchups on the entire card.
The supporting lineup also highlights a strong contingent of Canadian talent and international standouts looking to electrify the Edmonton crowd. In a compelling lightweight matchup, Kyle Nelson weighed in at 155.5 pounds to prepare for his battle against Cristian Perez, who successfully made weight at 154.5 pounds. In the middleweight division, hard-hitting Marc-Andre Barriault weighed 185 pounds for his collision with Kyle Daukaus, who registered at 186 pounds.
Bantamweight action is also well-represented on the card. Timothy Cuamba hit the scale at 136 pounds, while his opponent Louis Jourdain weighed in just under at 135.5 pounds. In another exciting 155-pound affair, veteran Nate Landwehr successfully weighed in at 155 pounds, matching up against Mandel Nallo, who weighed 155.5 pounds.
Heavyweight power will be on full display when local heavyweight favorite Tanner Boser steps into the Octagon. Boser weighed in at a powerful 247.5 pounds, while his hard-hitting opponent Jhonata Diniz registered at 251.5 pounds, promising an explosive clash of heavyweights where one single strike could alter the course of the bout.
The preliminary card features an equally compelling array of matchups designed to build early momentum for the event. Nick Galanti weighed in at 185.5 pounds for his middleweight bout against Julien Leblanc, who came in right at the championship limit of 185 pounds. In the heavyweight division, Joel Faglier weighed 261 pounds, preparing to face Javad Mahjoub, who registered at 252.5 pounds.
Women’s flyweight action will see seasoned veteran Katlyn Cerminara hit the scale at 125 pounds, where she will face Mackenzie Stiller, who weighed in at 124 pounds. In the bantamweight division, Chad Anheliger and Steven Koslow both successfully made weight, with each fighter registering exactly 135 pounds. Chelsea Chandler weighed in at 135.5 pounds for her bantamweight encounter against Melissa Croden, who hit the mark at 136 pounds. Opening up the festivities, Cody Chovancek and Su Young You both weighed in at 135.5 pounds ahead of their bantamweight clash, rounding out an afternoon where every single athlete successfully conquered the scales without a single misstep.
For fans looking to catch all the action live, UFC Edmonton will stream in its entirety on Paramount+. The broadcast schedule is set to deliver hours of high-level martial arts entertainment, with the preliminary card kicking off at 5 p.m. ET/2 p.m. PT. Following the prelims, the main card will seamlessly transition into view, starting at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT, leading up to the anticipated five-round middleweight showdown between Joaquin Buckley and Mike Malott.
