The stage is officially set in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, as all 26 fighters scheduled for Saturday’s action-packed UFC fight card stepped onto the scale Friday morning. Fighters participating in the weekend event faced the crucial task of hitting their respective divisional limits during the official morning window, paving the way for a night of high-stakes mixed martial arts competition. Fans around the globe tuned in to watch the proceedings unfold via live stream, capturing the drama and tension that always accompany the traditional morning scale checks.
With the promotional spotlight firmly fixed on Western Canada, the stakes could not be higher for the athletes competing on the card. The morning weigh-ins serve as the first major hurdle for the fighters before they rehydrate, recover, and prepare to step inside the Octagon. Friday’s official weigh-in session provided the definitive answers regarding whether all competitors successfully made weight, setting the official seal on the bouts scheduled for both the preliminary and main cards.
At the top of the marquee, the main event features a high-stakes non-title welterweight showdown between surging contenders Joaquin Buckley and Canada’s own Mike Malott. Both men stepped up to the scale knowing they could weigh no more than the 171-pound limit for the non-title welterweight contest. Buckley enters this assignment looking to solidify his standing near the top of the division, currently holding down the No. 14 spot in the MMA Fighting Global Rankings. His journey to this point has seen him test himself against elite competition, most notably following a stretch that included high-profile matchups against elite contenders Sean Brady and Kamaru Usman.
Across the cage from him stands Malott, who carries the heavy expectations of the partisan Canadian crowd into the Octagon. Malott enters the main event riding an impressive wave of momentum, having put together a stellar four-fight winning streak inside the UFC. For Malott, a victory over a ranked opponent like Buckley on home soil represents a massive career opportunity to break firmly into the divisional elite. The clash of styles and the contrasting career trajectories of Buckley and Malott have captured the attention of the MMA world, making their successful appearance on the scale a crucial checkpoint for fight fans eager to see the matchup go down.
The co-main event of the evening brings high-level women’s flyweight action to the forefront, featuring a pivotal matchup between Erin Blanchfield and Jasmine Jasudavicius. Both competitors were required to hit the 126-pound non-title flyweight limit during Friday morning’s proceedings. Blanchfield enters the contest firmly established among the elite of the sport, holding the No. 9 spot in the competitive MMA Fighting Pound-for-Pound Rankings. Her technical grappling and relentless pace have long made her a formidable puzzle for anyone in the division to solve.
Meanwhile, Jasudavicius continues to carve out her own path among the division’s best, currently charting at No. 19 in the global landscape. Fighting with the backing of her fellow Canadians, Jasudavicius has a golden opportunity to alter the divisional hierarchy if she can overcome the highly regarded Blanchfield. The flyweight co-main event promises high-level tactical exchanges and athletic prowess, further elevating the competitive depth of Saturday night’s card.
The morning official weigh-ins, which commenced at 11 a.m. ET, were followed by the anticipated ceremonial weigh-ins scheduled for 7 p.m. ET, giving fans in attendance and viewers at home another chance to witness the final faceoffs before fight night. The full lineup spans a robust schedule of preliminary and main card bouts, broadcast live on Paramount+.
The main card, kicking off at 8 p.m. ET on Paramount+, features the marquee welterweight battle between Joaquin Buckley and Mike Malott, alongside the co-main event flyweight clash between Erin Blanchfield and Jasmine Jasudavicius. In addition to the top two bouts, the main card showcases a compelling lightweight matchup featuring Kyle Nelson, who weighed in at 155.5 pounds, as he prepares to face Cristian Perez.
The main card lineup continues with a hard-hitting middleweight affair between Marc-Andre Barriault, who weighed in at 185.0 pounds, and Kyle Daukaus. Rounding out the main card action are a pair of exciting bouts: Louis Jourdain squares off against Timmy Cuamba, and Mandel Nallo meets veteran action-fighter Nate Landwehr in what promises to be a thrilling encounter for the fans.
Prior to the main card action, the preliminary card gets underway at 5 p.m. ET, also broadcast on Paramount+. The preliminary lineup features local fan-favorite heavyweight Tanner Boser taking on Jhonata Diniz in a bout expected to showcase heavy-handed striking. In a middleweight preliminary contest, Julien Leblanc stepped onto the scale at 185.0 pounds, successfully matching up against Nick Galanti, who weighed in at 185.5 pounds.
The preliminary card also features a series of compelling matchups across multiple weight classes. Javad Mahjoub is set to lock horns with Joel Faglier in a test of skill and durability. In women’s competition, Katlyn Cerminara prepares to test her skills against Mackenzie Stiller. The bantamweight division is represented by Chad Anheliger and Steven Koslow, the latter of whom weighed in cleanly at 135.0 pounds. Further adding depth to the preliminary portion of the event, Melissa Croden faces off against Chelsea Chandler, while Cody Chovancek meets SuYoung You in what rounds out the extensive card.
With the scales now locked away and the fighters successfully navigating the weight-cut process, all attention shifts to the arena in Edmonton. The athletes will spend the remaining hours before fight night recovering, hydrating, and mentally preparing for the challenges ahead. As the crowd gathers for the ceremonial weigh-ins at 7 p.m. ET and prepares for the opening bell of the preliminary card on Saturday evening, the focus remains squarely on the remarkable collection of talent ready to perform on the global stage.
