TLDR
- Erin Blanchfield faces Jasmine Jasudavicius in the co-main event at UFC Edmonton on October 17, 2026
- Blanchfield is favored at -350 with an 8-1 record in her last nine UFC fights including a win over Rose Namajunas
- Jasudavicius enters as the underdog at +255 but has won six of her last seven fights
- The winner could challenge for the flyweight title depending on Valentina Shevchenko’s return timeline
- Blanchfield is considered the superior grappler while Jasudavicius holds an advantage in physical strength
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Erin Blanchfield will face Jasmine Jasudavicius in a flyweight co-main event this Saturday at UFC Edmonton. The bout takes place at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada on October 17, 2026.
Blanchfield enters the fight as a heavy favorite at -350 odds. The 27-year-old has won eight of her nine UFC bouts and is looking to position herself for a title shot.
Her most impressive victory came against former champion Rose Namajunas. That win helped establish Blanchfield as a legitimate contender in the flyweight division.
Jasudavicius comes in as the underdog at +255 odds. The 37-year-old Canadian fighter has won six of her last seven fights and currently ranks as the highest-rated Canadian fighter on the UFC roster.
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Potential Title Implications
The winner of this fight could be in line for a title shot. Depending on when Valentina Shevchenko returns, the victor might challenge Natalia Silva in her first potential title defense.
Blanchfield is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt known for her grappling skills. She has shown solid takedown ability and slick transitions on the ground throughout her career.
Her striking serves primarily as a setup for her wrestling game. Blanchfield maintains a high output on the feet but lacks the power and fluidity of elite strikers.
Jasudavicius only began her professional MMA career in 2019. Despite starting later than most fighters, she has shown consistent improvement and made a surge up the rankings starting in 2024.
The Canadian fighter is physically strong and excels at grinding down opponents from top position. She specializes in wearing down her opponents with her wrestling-based style.
Keys to Victory
Blanchfield will look to use her superior grappling skills to control the fight. If the two fighters begin scrambling, Blanchfield should be able to secure better positions and emerge on top.
Experts suggest she should remain mobile and throw straight punches to draw Jasudavicius forward. This strategy would allow Blanchfield to initiate grappling exchanges while conserving energy.
Jasudavicius faces a difficult challenge as she is considered inferior to Blanchfield in both striking and grappling. Her best path to victory involves using her physical strength advantage.
Analysts recommend she push Blanchfield against the fence and keep her there. From close quarters, Jasudavicius can use elbows and knees to wear down her opponent before attempting takedowns.
Blanchfield has shown signs of fatigue in previous fights, even in victories. Jasudavicius appears to have an edge in raw strength and size, which could become a factor in a grueling match.
The betting odds favor Blanchfield to win by decision at -145. A submission victory is priced at +600, while a knockout win sits at +900.
For Jasudavicius, a decision victory is listed at +390. Her submission odds are +1300, and a knockout win is priced at +2200.
Most predictions favor Blanchfield to control the ground game and spend more time in top position. However, if Jasudavicius can execute a perfect game plan using her physicality, an upset remains possible.
