Jasmine Jasudavicius eyes title shot with UFC Edmonton win over Blanchfield
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 14, 2026, 10:50 PM
Last updated Oct 14, 2026
Jasmine Jasudavicius faces Erin Blanchfield in the co-main event of UFC Fight Night 291 on October 14 at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta. Jasudavicius believes a strong performance could lead to a shot at the UFC women's flyweight title, recently vacated by Valentina Shevchenko. The division remains wide open following Natalia Silva's recent title win, indicating that the next contender could emerge from this fight. Jasudavicius previously lost to Silva in 2022 and is eager for a rematch. She emphasizes that good showings in upcoming fights will grant opportunities in the revised title picture.
- •Jasudavicius holds a 15-4 MMA record and 9-3 in UFC.
- •Silva defeated Wang Cong to claim the vacant flyweight title earlier this month.
- •Jasudavicius lost to Silva in their 2022 matchup.
- •Shevchenko could be sidelined for up to a year due to injury.
- 10:50 PMYahoo Sports — Jasmine Jasudavicius: Title shot could come with UFC Edmonton win
"Jasmine Jasudavicius feels the next UFC women's flyweight title shot is very much up for grabs at the moment.
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