UFC 334 Title Fight Gets Unexpected Back-Up Fighter

Joselyne Edwards is expected to serve as the back-up fighter for the women's bantamweight title co-main event at UFC 334 in New York City. The championship bout features titleholder Kayla Harrison facing returning former champion Amanda Nunes at Madison Square Garden. Edwards will weigh in as an official alternate in case either competitor withdraws from the anticipated contest.

Edwards enters the reserve role riding a five-fight winning streak, earning the spot despite rival contender Ailin Perez holding a seven-fight winning streak and a prior victory over Edwards. The co-main event marks Nunes' first bout since retiring at UFC 289 in 2023, while Harrison looks to defend the belt she captured from Julianna Pena.