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UFC Edmonton Main Event Sparks Canadian Fight Fever

PUBLISHED Oct 17, 2026, 12:33 PM ET

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Media Bias Meter

Sources: 16

Center 94%

Right 6%

Sources: 16

The fight night at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, draws a crowd eager to see Mike Malott face Joaquin Buckley. Malott, a Canadian hopeful, has built momentum with four consecutive victories since his setback against Neil Magny in Toronto. Buckley, a rising contender, has never lost three straight bouts, adding pressure to his performance. The co‑main event pits Erin Blanchfield against Jasmine Jasudavicius for a potential flyweight title shot, with Valentina Shevchenko’s return looming. Fans anticipate a high‑stakes showdown that could reshape the welterweight and flyweight rankings. The event, scheduled for Saturday, Oct. seventeenth, promises intense action and a chance for Canadian fighters to shine on home soil.

By Nathan B. | JQJO News

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2026-10-17 — UFC Edmonton Main Event Sparks Canadian Fight Fever

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Reader priority: High for readers already following this storyline; moderate for a general U.S. audience.

Media Bias

Articles Published:: 16
Right Leaning:: 1
Left Leaning:: 0
Neutral:: 15
Distribution:: Left 0%, Center 94%, Right 6%

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