UFC Edmonton is now shaping up for an action-packed event with the main schedule of heavyweight fights to be altered at the last minute. First of all, fans waited for the fight between Derrick Lewis and Alexander Romanov which could be considered as the confrontation of the top of the rankings up to the 15th number. However, the UFC has decided to bring some changes. The next match then will be the Abdullah Alang vs Zonata Diniz combination The final match of the night will involve Derrick Lewis.
Lewis and Diniz: One more issue
Derrick Lewis is a well-known UFC heavyweight contender at the moment, with the current ranking of No 11. Lewis is best known for his ability to dish out a knockout and, in his career, he has scored the maximum knockouts in UFC history, in total 15 knockouts. His last fight was a spectacular knock out, in UFC St. Louis. Louis which commenced in the 19th century.
Jhonata Diniz is a promising fighter of Glory kickboxing who joined UFC. Diniz was signed to the UFC in April after he won his contract through the Contender Series. It did not take long for him to become a star after winning his first match against Austen Lane through knock out. Diniz then proceeded to string up more wins beating Carl Williams in a unanimous decision at the UFC Vegas 95 which made him have a record of 2 wins from as many fights in the UFC.
That competition of Lewis and Diniz presents certain number of considerations for interest. Lewis has knockout power and fighting experience and the Chin will be put to the test in the stand up battle against Diniz who is a kickboxer known for his speed. Viewers are ready to find out, whether Lewis has another knockout in him or Diniz will have his unblemished record intact in the UFC.
Romanov and Nascimento: A new challenger
Lewis’ opponent has changed, with Alexander Romanov still on the UFC Edmonton card. Romanov, ranked 12th in the heavyweight division, will now face Rodrigo Nascimento. Romanov made his UFC debut in 2020, winning his first five fights in the organization and making an immediate impact. But his momentum slowed after a loss to Marcin Tybura at UFC 278, and he has gone 1-2 since, with his most recent defeat coming at the hands of Jelton Almeida at UFC 302 in June
Ranked No. 10 15 in the UFC heavyweight division, Rodrigo Nascimento has had a mixed start to his UFC career. But he won three in a row to make it to the playoffs. Despite his recent success, Nascimento’s last outing was a loss via third-round knockout to Derrick Lewis at UFC St. Louis. Louis.
The fight between Romanov and Nascimento is expected to be a closely contested bout. Both fighters look to recover and climb up the heavyweight rankings. For Romanov, this fight represents a chance to prove that he is still a force to be reckoned with in the division. Nascimento has a chance to bounce back from his loss to Lewis and solidify his place in the top 15.
UFC Edmonton: A night of big-stakes fights
With UFC Edmonton shaping up to be a must-see event, this change adds even more excitement to the card. The main event of the night will be a women’s flyweight match between Erin Blanchfield and former two-time strawweight champion Rose Namajunas. Blanchfield, a rising contender in the division, will look to make a statement against Namjunas, making his flyweight debut.
