Joselyne Edwards Named Backup for UFC 334 Women's Bantamweight Title Bout

Backup Fighter Confirmed for UFC 334 Women’s Bantamweight Title Match

The co-main event at UFC 334, featuring the women’s bantamweight title fight between Kayla Harrison and Amanda Nunes, now has an official backup fighter. The UFC sometimes assigns a backup to title bouts as a precaution, ensuring the event can proceed if one of the fighters faces last-minute issues.

Joselyne Edwards Ready to Step In

Joselyne Edwards, a contender in the women’s bantamweight division, will serve as the official alternate for the clash between Harrison and Nunes. According to MMAFighting.com, Edwards is currently training hard to be prepared to replace either fighter on short notice should unforeseen circumstances arise.

Edwards will also complete the weigh-in process and receive payment for making weight. This allows the UFC a safeguard if either Harrison or Nunes fails to meet the weight requirements.

Why a Backup Fighter?

Although not always utilized, having a backup fighter is a strategic move by the UFC in this situation. Harrison hasn’t fought in over a year, and Nunes has been out of competition for more than three years. These factors could increase the risk of injury or a missed weight, prompting the promotion to arrange for Edwards as an insurance policy.

Edwards’ UFC Record and Profile

• Age: 31
• Nationality: Panama
• UFC Debut: 2021
• Overall UFC Record: 9 wins and 4 losses
• Current Streak: 5 consecutive wins

Edwards has shown significant improvement recently, securing finishes and victories over strong opponents. This performance earned her the chance to be the official backup fighter for such a high-profile match.

Fans hope Edwards won’t have to compete unless necessary, as the matchup between Harrison and Nunes is highly anticipated. Should Edwards step in, she would likely face the winner of the bout afterward.