{
  "id": 15426800,
  "title": "The Morning After: Two Canadians Shine In Edmonton",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/the-morning-after-two-canadians-shine-in-edmonton",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-18T14:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/morning-two-canadians-shine-edmonton-143000541.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "EDMONTON, ALBERTA - OCTOBER 17: Canada showcased two standout fighters at UFC Fight Night event held at Rogers Centre, in Edmonton on October 17, 2026. While the UFC Edmonton event resembled a regular night at the Meta Apex, it featured a record 12 Canadians competing in the card.\n\nInitially, the first five Canadians who competed were all eliminated in one-sided fights. Four of them were submitted due to weak grappling, and the remaining one was knocked out in the UFC Heavyweight division's lowest-level fight since the previous weekend.\n\nHowever, Edmonton's own Tanner Boser turned the tide with his offensive wrestling performance. While Tanner Boser's fight might not have been crucial in the broader context of the event, it undoubtedly brought some excitement for the fans in attendance.\n\nMichael Malott and Jasmine Jasudavicius, teammates, demonstrated the biggest career wins for themselves and their respective teams. Jasudavicius, as the co-main event, was a significant underdog against Erin Blanchfield, who is considered the most accomplished jiu-jitsu player in the division and a full decade younger. Nevertheless, Jasudavicius showcased her skills through well-timed takedowns and masterful back-taking, resulting in the biggest upset of the evening. This win should propel Jasudavicius into the Top Five of the open women's Flyweight division, potentially making her Canada's best hope for gold in 2027.\n\nMalott, on the other hand, has consistently impressed since his UFC signing in 2022. Although he has faced a mix of slick finishes on the feet and canvas, fight fans have been hesitant to rally behind \"Proper\" Mike. At 34 years old, his main event performance against Joaquin Buckley should help alleviate some concerns. Malott exhibited great composure and bravery against a formidable puncher, pursuing his own knockout. The iconic moment of Buckley's mouthpiece rocketing across the Octagon will forever be a highlight for Malott, pushing him into the Top 10 with considerable momentum.\n\nWith eight wins out of his nine UFC bouts, Malott can now find himself in the cage with potential future opponents such as former UFC champions Belal Muhammad or Jack Della Maddalena. He is now a win or two away from a title shot, officially entering a level of competition previously denied to him. There remains hope for another UFC champion emerging from \"The Great White North.\"",
  "summary": "In terms of quality, UFC Edmonton could easily be considered just another UFC Vegas card. The event featured two relevant matchups between ranked athletes and then a whole bunch of newcomer prospects and middling veterans, same as a regular night at the Meta Apex. The standout difference? A record 12 Canadians competed in Edmonton … […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Tanner Boser's offensive wrestling impresses Edmonton fans",
    "Michael Malott secures main event win against Joaquin Buckley",
    "Jasmine Jasudavicius' upset victory propels her to Top Five"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}