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Jasudavicius Upsets Blanchfield With Grappling Masterclass at UFC Edmonton

The victory elevates her into the women’s flyweight title conversation after she publicly called for a rematch with champion Natalia Silva.

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Jasmine Jasudavicius grapples with Erin Blanchfield at UFC Edmonton. Credit: UFC
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Jasmine Jasudavicius in her post-fight interview with Aaron Bronsteter. Image: Sportsnet.

Overview

  • Jasmine Jasudavicius defeated Erin Blanchfield by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) in the co-main event at UFC Edmonton on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026.
  • Jasudavicius won by repeatedly securing takedowns, taking Blanchfield’s back, locking body triangles and threatening submissions while using ground-and-pound to control the first two rounds.
  • Blanchfield rallied in the third round with stronger striking but could not erase the deficit Jasudavicius built on the mat, leaving the judges to award the Canadian the decision.
  • After the fight Jasudavicius called for a rematch and a title shot against Natalia Silva, and UFC president Dana White said the performance could put her in the title mix though no title bout has been scheduled.
  • The result interrupts Blanchfield’s momentum in the flyweight rankings and adds a new contender storyline to a division still settling after Valentina Shevchenko vacated the title and Silva captured the belt in October.