Four Canadians came away with victories at UFC Fight Night 291 in Edmonton, Alberta on Saturday night. The four Canadian ultimate fighters who were victorious were Mike Malott of Stoney Creek, Ontario, Jasmine Jasudavicius of St. Catharines, Ontario, Mandel Nallo of Montreal, Quebec and Tanner Boser of Bonnyville, Alberta.
Malott defeated Joaquin Buckley of St. Louis, Missouri at 2:32 of the second round via knockout (knee and punch) in the men’s welterweight division. With the win, Malott improved to a record of 15 wins, two losses and one draw. He has won his last five fights, and all five fights have been in Canada. Mallot has won twice in Edmonton during the streak, and also won in Montreal, Vancouver and Winnipeg.
Jasudavicius defeated Erin Blanchfield of New York City, New York by a unanimous decision in the women’s flyweight division. She won 29-28 on all three scorecards. With the win, Jasudavicius improved to a record of 16 wins and four losses.
Nallo defeated Nate Landwehr of Clarksville, Tennessee at the 47 second mark of the second round via a technical knockout (leg kick and punches) in the men’s lightweight division. With the win, Nallo improved to a record of 15 wins and four losses.
Boser defeated Jhonata Diniz of Brazil via technical knockout (punches) at 4:26 of the third round in the men’s heavyweight division. With the win, Boser improved to a record of 13 wins and three losses.
