Jasudavicius Outgrapples Blanchfield in Unanimous Decision Upset at UFC Edmonton

Jasmine Jasudavicius secured the biggest win of her career on Saturday, defeating Erin Blanchfield by unanimous decision in a women’s flyweight bout at UFC Edmonton. The Jasudavicius Blanchfield result was scored 29-28 by all three judges, handing Blanchfield a major upset loss at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

Round One: Jasudavicius Finds Her Opening

The fight began with both fighters trading on the feet. Blanchfield worked her jab early, but Jasudavicius countered effectively and interrupted those exchanges. The Canadian standout ducked a punch and secured the first takedown of the night. Blanchfield gave up her back while trying to stand, and Jasudavicius immediately locked in a body triangle. A brief choke attempt followed, but Blanchfield could not escape the body triangle before the round ended.

Round Two: Control and Mount

Blanchfield pushed forward in the second, attempting a takedown and landing a body kick. Jasudavicius responded by securing a single leg and taking Blanchfield’s back once again. Although Blanchfield briefly prevented the body triangle and scrambled, Jasudavicius retook the position and locked the body triangle back in. From there, she attacked an arm triangle, transitioned to mount, and threw shots. The round showcased Jasudavicius’s grappling superiority over an opponent generally considered the more accomplished grappler and a black belt.

Round Three: Late Scramble Not Enough

Blanchfield pressured in the final round, landing right hands and heavier blows. But with the fight slipping away, Jasudavicius returned to her wrestling in the final 90 seconds, completing a clinch takedown. Blanchfield managed to scramble to top position late, but her offense was insufficient to change the outcome. The final horn confirmed Jasudavicius’s control throughout.

Scorecards and Significance

All three judges scored the fight 29-28 for Jasudavicius, a reflection of her repeated back-taking and body triangle control. The win was labeled a significant upset and derailed Blanchfield’s potential title shot. For Jasudavicius, it marked a career-best victory and validated her game plan, scrambling, and high-level back-taking against a highly regarded grappler.