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UFC continues to generate strong interest across Canada as several Canadian fighters prepare for major events during the second half of 2026. The biggest upcoming Canadian UFC event is scheduled for October 17 in Edmonton, where UFC Fight Night: Buckley vs. Malott will take place at Rogers Place. The card features Canadian welterweight Mike Malott in the main event, while Jasmine Jasudavicius is also scheduled to compete against Erin Blanchfield.
UFC Canada Latest News Headlines Today
- UFC is returning to Edmonton on October 17, 2026.
- Mike Malott will headline the Edmonton event against Joaquin Buckley.
- Jasmine Jasudavicius is scheduled to face Erin Blanchfield.
- Twelve Canadian fighters are currently listed for the Edmonton card.
- Cody Chovancek is set to make his UFC debut in Canada.
- Charles Jourdain recently competed at UFC 331 in Los Angeles.
- Jourdain entered the fight after three consecutive wins at bantamweight.
- UFC and Paramount+ will expand their Canadian media partnership in 2027.
- UFC Numbered Event main cards will become available to Paramount+ subscribers in Canada from 2027.
UFC Edmonton 2026: Mike Malott vs Joaquin Buckley
The upcoming UFC Edmonton event is one of the biggest UFC stories involving Canada this month. The main event will feature Canadian contender Mike Malott against Joaquin Buckley in a welterweight bout.
According to UFC’s official announcement, Buckley is ranked No. 10 and Malott is ranked No. 13 in the welterweight division. The event is scheduled for Saturday, October 17, at Rogers Place in Edmonton.
The main card is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. ET, with preliminary fights starting earlier in the evening. UFC has also confirmed that Sportsnet and TVA Sports will carry the main card in Canada, while early preliminaries will be available through UFC Fight Pass.
Canadian Fighters on the Edmonton UFC Card
The Edmonton event is notable for the number of Canadian fighters included on the card. Sportsnet reported that 12 Canadians were scheduled to compete, giving local fans a large group of home-country fighters to follow.
The announced Canadian fighters include Mike Malott, Jasmine Jasudavicius, Louis Jourdain, Mandel Nallo, Jamey-Lyn Horth, Tanner Boser, Melissa Croden, Marc-André Barriault, Julien Leblanc, Chad Anheliger, Javad Mahjoub and Cody Chovancek.
Cody Chovancek is also preparing for his UFC debut. The Ontario fighter entered the UFC after competing on Dana White’s Contender Series and is scheduled to face South Korea’s SuYoung You. Chovancek enters the UFC with an undefeated professional record of 9-0, according to Sportsnet.
Charles Jourdain Latest UFC News
Canadian fighter Charles Jourdain was recently involved in another major UFC storyline. The Montreal-born fighter faced former bantamweight title challenger Marlon “Chito” Vera at UFC 331 in Los Angeles on September 19.
Jourdain entered the fight after winning three consecutive bouts since moving to the 135-pound bantamweight division. His previous UFC appearance was in Winnipeg in April, where he defeated Kyler Phillips by unanimous decision.
However, Jourdain lost to Vera at UFC 331 after Vera stopped the fight in the third round. MMA Fighting reported that Jourdain signaled that he could not continue at 2:02 of Round 3.
UFC’s Future in Canada
UFC’s relationship with Canada is also changing from a broadcasting perspective. In June 2026, UFC and Paramount announced an expanded Canadian media partnership beginning in 2027.
Under the six-year agreement, all UFC Numbered Event main cards will be available exclusively on Paramount+ for Canadian subscribers at no additional charge beyond their subscription. UFC said the arrangement will begin in 2027, while additional details about the first events to stream through the service are expected later.
The agreement follows a long UFC presence in Canada. UFC said it has staged 37 premier events across 11 Canadian cities since its first Canadian event, UFC 83, in 2008.
Other Canadian UFC Fighters to Watch
Canada continues to produce fighters across multiple UFC divisions. Prince Edward Island’s Cam Nelson made his UFC debut in August 2026 and earned a unanimous-decision victory over Ding Meng. The UFC profile lists Nelson as a 28-year-old fighter from Charlottetown who trains at Niagara Top Team.
Canadian women’s MMA is also receiving attention through fighters such as Jasmine Jasudavicius and Gillian Robertson. Their upcoming and recent UFC appearances continue to contribute to the growing Canadian presence in the promotion.
