Joselyne Edwards to backfill for Harrison vs. Nunes at UFC 334
2 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Oct 29, 2026, 1:03 AM
Last updated Oct 29, 2026
Joselyne Edwards will serve as the backup fighter for the bantamweight championship bout between Kayla Harrison and Amanda Nunes at UFC 334, scheduled for November 12 at Madison Square Garden in New York. This matchup was delayed for 10 months due to Harrison's neck surgery, initially set for January. Nunes, a two-division former champion, chose to wait for Harrison's recovery rather than compete for an interim title. Edwards earned her position by winning five consecutive UFC bouts since late 2024, including a decision victory over Norma Dumont. The event will be headlined by Ciryl Gane vs. Josh Hokit for the heavyweight championship.
- •Joselyne Edwards confirmed as backup for Harrison vs. Nunes.
- •UFC 334 takes place on November 12 at Madison Square Garden.
- •Harrison's fight was postponed for 10 months due to surgery.
- •Edwards has won five straight fights in the UFC since late 2024.
- •Gane vs. Hokit will headline UFC 334 for the heavyweight title.
- 1:03 AMYahoo Sports — Joselyne Edwards to serve as backup fighter for Kayla Harrison vs. Amanda Nunes at UFC 334
- 1:03 AMMMA Fighting — Joselyne Edwards to serve as backup fighter for Kayla Harrison vs. Amanda Nunes at UFC 334
"Joselyne Edwards will weigh in as the backup fighter for a bantamweight championship clash between Kayla Harrison and Amanda Nunes at UFC 334 on Nov. 12, multiple people with knowledge of the situation confirmed to MMA Fighting. UFC 334 will take place at Madison Square Garden in New York, and Harrison vs. Nunes serves as the co-headliner the numbered event on Paramount+. The highly anticipated 135-pound title bout was originally scheduled for the first UFC card of the year back in January, but postponed 10 months after Harrison was forced to undergo surgery for a neck injury. Nunes, a former two division UFC queen who un-retired to face off with her ex-teammate, opted to sit out and wait for Harrison’s recovery instead of taking on a different opponent for an interim title. Edwards secured the chance after winning five in a row in the UFC since late 2024, finishing four opponents — two in the first round — before earning a decision victory over Norma Dumont. UFC 334 will he topped by Ciryl Gane vs. Josh Hokit for the undisputed heavyweight belt. Damon Martin contributed to this report.
"Joselyne Edwards will weigh in as a plan B for a UFC title bout
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 29, 2026, 1:03 AMJoselyne Edwards to serve as backup fighter for Kayla Harrison vs. Amanda Nunes at UFC 334
Joselyne Edwards will weigh in as a plan B for a UFC title bout
- MMA FightingOct 29, 2026, 1:03 AMJoselyne Edwards to serve as backup fighter for Kayla Harrison vs. Amanda Nunes at UFC 334
Joselyne Edwards will weigh in as the backup fighter for a bantamweight championship clash between Kayla Harrison and Amanda Nunes at UFC 334 on Nov. 12, multiple people with knowledge of the situation confirmed to MMA Fighting. UFC 334 will take place at Madison Square Garden in New York, and Harrison vs. Nunes serves as the co-headliner the numbered event on Paramount+. The highly anticipated 135-pound title bout was originally scheduled for the first UFC card of the year back in January, but postponed 10 months after Harrison was forced to undergo surgery for a neck injury. Nunes, a former two division UFC queen who un-retired to face off with her ex-teammate, opted to sit out and wait for Harrison’s recovery instead of taking on a different opponent for an interim title. Edwards secured the chance after winning five in a row in the UFC since late 2024, finishing four opponents — two in the first round — before earning a decision victory over Norma Dumont. UFC 334 will he topped by Ciryl Gane vs. Josh Hokit for the undisputed heavyweight belt. Damon Martin contributed to this report.
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