UFC Edmonton Staff Picks: Welterweights Contenders Clash

 Taking top billing for the event, welterweight standouts Joaquin Buckley and Mike Malott throw down. In the co-main event, women’s flyweight stalwarts Erin Blanchfield and Jasmine Jasudavicius collide with likely championship implications on the line.                      

UFC Edmonton Main Event

Emerging as one of the preeminent contenders in the weight class, Buckley had previously stormed his way into the top at 170-lb with notable wins over the likes of Nursulton Ruziboev, Stephen Thompson, and Colby Covington. Wanting nothing more than to end a current two-bout losing streak, “New Mansa” will stop at nothing to leave UFC Edmonton with a resounding victory.

Embarking on a four-fight win streak, Malott has risen to become one of the premier athletes fighting out of the Great White North in recent memory. Competing in his second straight main event contest, “Proper” is looking to send his native crowd home happy with a highlight-reel triumph.

UFC Edmonton Co-Main Event

Since dropping a lopsided decision defeat to Manon Fiorot back in 2024, Blanchfield has rebounded in amazing fashion by winning two back-to-back scraps over Rose Namajunas and Tracy Cortez. Keeping her eyes steady on the belt, the female 125-lb steam roller takes aim at one of her strongest foes to date.

A staple of the UFC’s excursions to Canada, Jasudavicius has made it a routine to put on stupendous fights to the delight of her countrymen and women. Having picked up a win over Karine Silva this last Spring, the Niagara Top Team product is seeking to add more fuel to her own title aspirations at the expense of Blanchfield.

More Bouts on UFC Edmonton Main Card

Rounding out the main card, Kyle Nelson faces Cristian Pérez. Then, Marc-André Barriault tests himself against Kyle Daukaus. Also, Louis Jourdain comes to blows with Timothy Cuamba. Finally, Mandel Nallo goes toe-to-toe with Nate Landwehr.

UFC Edmonton Predictions and Staff Picks

MMASucka staff picks are composed of four of the world’s leading mixed martial arts organizations: the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), the Professional Fighters League (PFL), ONE Championship (ONE FC), and Dana White’s Contender Series (DWCS).

• UFC picks will include main card fights ranging from four to six matchups per event.

• PFL picks from main cards for both pay-per-views and regular events.

• ONE FC and DWCS picks will feature all MMA fights from the event with a minimum of three matchups.

Staff picks in 2025 were won by Hank Strandberg with a record of 216-119.

Find our UFC Edmonton picks and fight odds below.

Staff records after DWCS 96:

1. Hank Strandberg: 205-100

2. Drew Zuhosky: 159-148

3. Frazer Krohn: 146-118

4. Andrew Benjamin: 29-27

*Note – not all staff pick for every event*

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Mandel Nallo -288

Vs.

Nate Landwehr +238

LIGHTWEIGHT

Hank Strandberg:Nallo by First Round Knockout

Drew Zuhosky: Nallo by Unanimous Decision

Frazer Kron: Nallo by Unanimous Decision

Staff picking Nallo: 3

Staff picking Landwehr: 0

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Louis Jourdain -176

Vs.

Timothy Cuamba +149

BANTAMWEIGHT

Hank Strandberg: Jourdain by Unanimous Decision

Drew Zuhosky: Cuamba by Unanimous Decision

Frazer Kron: Jourdain by Unanimous Decision

Staff picking Jourdain: 2

Staff picking Cuamba: 1

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Kyle Daukaus -198

Vs.

Marc-André Barriault +167

MIDDLEWEIGHT

Hank Strandberg: Daukaus by Unanimous Decision

Drew Zuhosky: Daukaus by First Round Knockout

Frazer Krohn: Daukaus by Second Round Submission

Staff picking Daukaus: 3

Staff picking Barriault: 0

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Cristian Pérez -345

Vs.

Kyle Nelson +280

LIGHTWEIGHT

Hank Strandberg: Pérez by Second Round Knockout

Drew Zuhosky: Nelson by Second Round Knockout

Frazer Kron: Nelson by Split Decision

Staff picking Pérez: 1

Staff picking Nelson: 2

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Erin Blanchfield -320

Vs.

Jasmine Jasudavicius +262

WOMEN’S FLYWEIGHT

Hank Strandberg: Blanchfield by Unanimous Decision

Drew Zuhosky: Blanchfield by Unanimous Decision

Frazer Kron: Blanchfield by Unanimous Decision

Staff picking Blanchfield: 3

Staff picking Jasudavicius: 0

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Mike Malott -125

Vs.

Joaquin Buckley +107

WELTERWEIGHT

Hank Strandberg: Malott by Unanimous Decision

Drew Zuhosky: Malott by Unanimous Decision

Frazer Krohn: Buckley by Second Round Knockout

Staff picking Malott: 2

Staff picking Buckley: 1