Edwards Named Backup for Harrison vs Nunes Title Fight at UFC 334

Joselyne Edwards has been named as the backup fighter for the bantamweight championship bout between Kayla Harrison and Amanda Nunes at UFC 334, multiple sources have confirmed. Edwards will weigh in as the emergency replacement for the November 12 card at Madison Square Garden in New York, where Harrison challenges Nunes in the co-main event. The fight was originally scheduled for January before Harrison required neck surgery, and Nunes, the former two-division champion who came out of retirement for the matchup, chose to wait nearly a year rather than face a different opponent for an interim belt. Edwards earned the standby role on the back of five consecutive UFC wins dating back to late 2024, finishing four opponents during that run, including two in the opening round, before taking a decision over Norma Dumont in her most recent appearance. It is a reward for consistency in a division where title opportunities are scarce, and it puts her one failed weight cut or late withdrawal away from the biggest fight of her career. UFC 334 is headlined by Ciryl Gane defending the heavyweight title against Josh Hokit, with the numbered card streaming on Paramount+ from New York.