The UFC is making its return to the Great White North, as we are set for a thrilling night of combat sports action at UFC Fight Night Edmonton. With eight Canadian fighters scheduled to compete on this exciting card, this will be a showcase of Canadian MMA throughout the night, including two featured bouts on the main card.
The only way that this Fight Night could get any better is by getting some skin in on the game and placing a bet on the matchups set to go down.
Below we’ve provided our expert picks and predictions so you can find the best bets available on the latest UFC Fight Night odds. Along with our picks for each main card bout, we’ve also provided where you can snag the juiciest odds from the best UFC betting sites in Canada.
Don’t wait, strap on your gloves, bite down on your mouthguard, and swing for the fences as we look to knock out the oddsmakers with our UFC Fight Night Edmonton odds and predictions.
Mike Malott Moneyline
-278
Mike Malott vs. Trevin Giles
Best odds on Malott to win the fight: bet365 (-275)
Best odds on Giles to win the fight: Pinnacle (+240)
Kicking off the main card with a terrific matchup featuring a rising Canadian contender, “Proper” Mike Malott will look to get his UFC career back on track as he takes on veteran of the Octagon, Trevin “The Problem” Giles.
Both fighters are no strangers to impressive victories, with three finishes respectively in the UFC. While Giles has hung in there against tough competition throughout his 13-fight tenure, look for him to serve as a stepping stone for Malott as he is quickly vanquished by the Canadian fighter.
Malott is a well-rounded fighter, sporting legitimate knockout power as well as stellar technique. Where Malott truly shines, however, is in his grappling. While he generally uses his standup striking to set up his ground game, his deadly jiu-jitsu skills are what sets him apart from other fighters.
Having already bested Giles in a grappling bout in December of 2022, look for Malott to waste no time taking the fight to the mat, locking in a signature choke submission, and polishing off a bounce-back performance in front of his home country crowd.
Snag Malott to win by submission and start the main card off with a big win thanks to this moneymaking prop bet.
Prediction: Malott to Win by Submission (+220 @ Betway)
Marc-Andre Barriault vs. Dustin Stoltzfus
Best odds on Barriault to win the fight: Sports Interaction (-200)
Best odds on Stoltzfus to win the fight: Pinnacle (+176)
In a clash between slumping UFC veterans, Canadian Marc-Andre “Powerbar” Barriault will face off against Dustin Stoltzfus in a matchup that could decide who will remain under the UFC banner.
Needing a win to keep himself in the top fighting league in the world, look for Barriault to turn up the intensity level in this upcoming bout as he finished Stoltzfus by knockout. While Barriault has dropped back-to-back fights against stiff competition, look for him to get back into the win column against Stoltzfus.
Holding a significant edge in power and strike speed, Barriault is primed to control the tempo of the bout on the feet as he lands crushing blows early and often in this tilt. Stoltzfus has proven to have a suspect chin in the past, having been finished by knockout in two of his last three fights, both coming in the first round.
If Barriault can keep the fight standing and operate within his comfort zone, he will be poised to cruise to victory as he lands powerful shots that quickly lead to the fight being stopped as the Canadian fighter lights up the Edmonton crowd at Rogers Place.
Prediction: Barriault to Win by KO/TKO/DQ (+200 @ bet365)
Caio Machado vs. Brendson Ribeiro
Best odds on Machado to win the fight: Pinnacle (-144)
Best odds on Ribeiro to win the fight: Sports Interaction (+135)
Two Brazilian fighters will take the trip North in order to handle their business as Caio “Bigfoot” Machado takes on Brendson “The Gorilla” Ribeiro.
In what will be a clash of styles, look for the patience and technique of Machado to lead him to victory against Ribeiro in their upcoming battle. While Ribeiro has proven himself to be a heavy-handed fighter with no shortage of knockout power, Machado is simply too smart to be dragged into a dogfight.
While he’s failed to earn his first win in the UFC through his initial two fights in the organization, Machado has shown glimpses of promise throughout. Having navigated through dangerous waters against well-known finishers in Don’Tale Mayes and Mick Parkin, Machado has demonstrated that he has the skills needed to evade compromising scenarios.
With his eyes set on clinching his first UFC win, look for Machado to pick his spots carefully, allowing Ribeiro to swing wildly as he presents clear openings for Machado to work within. Watch as this heavyweight bout goes the distance, finishing with Machado’s hand being raised as he cashes your next winning wager.
Prediction: Machado by to Win by Decision (+280 @ bet365)
Derrick Lewis vs. Jhonata Diniz
Best odds on Lewis to win the fight: bet365 (+150)
Best odds on Diniz to win the fight: Sports Interaction (-164)
Promising to deliver fireworks inside the Octagon, you won’t want to miss this heavyweight slugfest between #11 Derrick “The Black Beast” Lewis and Jhonata Diniz.
Putting his undefeated record on the line against the UFCs all-time leader in knockout wins, look for Diniz to remain undefeated as he puts Lewis on the receiving end of a knockout finish.
While both fighters enter Saturday’s showdown with a track record of knockout wins, all signs point toward the younger, faster, and motivated Diniz taking the win in this bout. Lewis will always have a puncher’s chance when he steps inside the Octagon, but at 39 years old, it’s evident that he has taken a step back in production.
With five losses over his last eight fights, including three by way of knockout, Lewis simply isn’t the fighter he once was. Facing off against a fresh 33-year-old striker that has finished seven of his eight professional wins by knockout, look for Diniz to come into this bout hungry as he makes his mark on the UFC heavyweight division.
Lewis may be 19-10 in his UFC career, but Father Time is undefeated. Look for the aging veteran to fail to keep up with the rising contender as Diniz connects with massive shots that sends the Black Beast crashing to the canvas for the biggest win of his young career.
Prediction: Diniz to Win by KO/TKO/DQ (-110 @ 888sport)
Erin Blanchfield vs. Rose Namajunas
Best odds on Erin Blanchfield to win the fight: Betway (-125)
Best odds on Namajunas to win the fight: Sports Interaction (+115)
In a five-round co-main event for Saturday’s festivities, we may see a new No. 1 contender in the women’s flyweight division crowned as #3 Erin “Cold Blooded” Blanchfield looks to take down a legend of the sport as she faces #5 “Thug” Rose Namajunas.
While Namajunas has cemented her place as one of the best female fighters in the UFCs history, look for Blanchfield to show that the future is now, defeating the living legend by decision in this featured bout.
This fight is sure to be closely contested, but the area that provides a major discrepancy comes from the grappling ability of Blanchfield. A fantastic wrestler, Blanchfield has a proven history of bringing her opponents to the ground, controlling the action, and unleashing effective ground-and-pound as a result.
Defending takedowns has been a weak point of Namajunas throughout her career, with this weakness set to be exposed yet again in their upcoming meeting. Additionally, while she started her career as a dangerous striker, Namajunas has developed into a complacent point-fighter, something that won’t get the job done against an athletic, well-rounded opponent in Blanchfield.
Bank on Blanchfield to earn a massive victory in the co-main event, handing Namajunas her third loss in five fights, and propelling herself to contender status with the win.
Prediction: Blanchfield to Win by Decision (+140 @ 888sport)
Brandon Moreno vs. Amir Albazi
Best odds on Moreno to win the fight: bet365 (-160)
Best odds on Albazi to win the fight: Pinnacle (+149)
In a main event showdown between top flyweight contenders, former division champion #2 Brandon “The Assassin Baby” Moreno will take on #3 Amir “The Prince” Albazi. With Moreno needing a win to get back into title contention as he looks to reclaim gold, back him to dethrone the Prince, as he notches a decision victory in the main event.
While Albazi has looked like a legitimate contender at 125 lbs so far in his UFC career, he’s far from a complete fighter. Heavily reliant on his wrestling ability to win him fights, Albazi is going to have a tough time taking down the bigger fighter in Moreno.
Possessing a two-inch advantage in both height and reach, Albazi is going to have a tough time getting within distance to shoot on the bigger fighter in Moreno. Instead, look for Moreno to control the pace of the bout using his sensational distance striking ability, mixing it up on the feet as he blasts Albazi repeatedly.
Back Moreno to show that there’s levels to this sport, handing Albazi his first career loss in the UFC, and notching you a big win to cap off your UFC Fight Night Edmonton bets.
Prediction: Moreno to Win by Decision (+163 @ 888sport)
Brandon Moreno Moneyline
-163
UFC Fight Night Edmonton Prelim Picks
Don’t just wager on the main card of UFC Fight Night Edmonton. Instead, get in on the action of the prelims scheduled to take place. With Canadian talent scattered throughout, you won’t want to miss these moneymaking opportunities available with our prelim picks.
- Ivana Petrovic by Decision
- Cody Gibson by Submission
- Garrett Armfield by KO/TKO/DQ
- Alexander Romanov by KO/TKO/DQ
- Youssef Zalal by Submission
- Charles Jourdain (CAN) by Decision
- Jasmine Jasudavicius (CAN) by Decsion
- Pedro Munhoz by Decision
