Nate Landwehr, Mandel Nallo to face off at UFC Edmonton

Nate Landwehr will step up to lightweight to fight Mandel Nallo at UFC Fight Night 291 in Edmonton on October 17. The matchup was announced by the UFC on August 5. Landwehr seeks to rebound from a three-fight losing streak in the featherweight division, moving up to 155 pounds. Nallo, who lost his UFC debut in April, hopes to prove his potential after previously competing in Bellator and Regionals. The card will also feature matchups like Joaquin Buckley vs. Mike Malott and Erin Blanchfield vs. Jasmine Jasudavicius.

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