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UFC

The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is a mixed martial arts organization that recently hosted events in Edmonton, Alberta, where Cristian Perez defeated Kyle Nelson via knockout on October 17, 2026. Prior to this, the organization saw the UFC debut of Ernesta Kareckaite and the cancellation of a fight by Malcolm Wellmaker on October 11, 2026.

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What to know

  • Cristian Perez defeated Kyle Nelson via knockout 27 seconds into the first round of their UFC debut fight. Oct 17
  • The match took place at a UFC event held in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Oct 17
  • Kareckaite, from Vilnius, Lithuania, has a kickboxing background and has fought in various promotions before her UFC debut. Oct 11
  • She faces a seasoned opponent in a high‑stakes matchup that could reshape her standing in the organization. Oct 11
  • Malcolm Wellmaker canceled a highly anticipated UFC fight, surprising fans and critics. Oct 11

Timeline

  1. Oct 17, 2026
  2. Oct 11, 2026
  3. Oct 11, 2026
  4. Jun 10, 2025
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  8. Apr 27, 2025