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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…

Published: Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 1:03 AM
Joselyne Edwards to serve as backup fighter for Kayla Harrison vs. Amanda Nunes at UFC 334
Key Things to Know
  • Joselyne Edwards will weigh in as the official backup for Kayla Harrison vs. Amanda Nunes at UFC 334.
  • UFC 334 takes place on November 12 at Madison Square Garden in New York.
  • The bantamweight title fight was delayed 10 months after Kayla Harrison underwent surgery for a neck injury.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Joselyne Edwards will serve as the backup fighter for the UFC bantamweight championship bout between Kayla Harrison and Amanda Nunes. The matchup is set as the co-main event for UFC 334, which takes place on November 12 at Madison Square Garden in New York. Edwards will weigh in to step in if either competitor is unable to fight.

The title clash was initially planned for January but was delayed 10 months following Harrison's neck surgery. Nunes chose to wait for Harrison rather than compete for an interim belt. Edwards earned the backup assignment following a five-fight winning streak, most recently defeating Norma Dumont by decision.

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