UFC Edmonton live blog: Erin Blanchfield vs. Rose Namajunas

That is the UFC Edmonton reside weblog for Erin Blanchfield vs. Rose Namajunas, the co-main occasion combat this Saturday in Edmonton, Canada.

Pegged by many to be a future champion at 125 kilos, Blanchfield’s inventory took successful earlier this yr when she was dominated by Manon Fiorot at UFC Atlantic Metropolis. Nonetheless solely 25 years previous, Blanchfield now has an opportunity to rebound with a win over probably the most fashionable fighters within the UFC.

Namajunas, a two-time strawweight champion, had a Corridor of Fame profession at 115 kilos however after dropping the title to Carla Esparza, “Thug Rose” determined to strive her hand up at flyweight. After a troublesome debut, dropping a call to Fiorot, Namajunas has gained two in a row to place herself within the thick of the title combine at 125 kilos if she will beat Blanchfield on Saturday.

Take a look at the UFC Edmonton co-main occasion reside weblog under.