In a thrilling flyweight bout, Canadian Jamey-Lyn Horth defeated Norway’s Ivana Petrovic by split decision at UFC Edmonton on Saturday night. The fight kicked off the event at Rogers Place, marking the UFC’s return to Edmonton after five years.

Horth, fighting in front of a supportive home crowd, overcame a challenging first round to secure the victory. The judges scored the fight 30-27, 28-29, and 29-28 in her favor.

The opening round saw Petrovic dominate with clinch work and a successful takedown. However, Horth rallied in the second round, threatening with an armbar attempt and landing effective strikes.

”I knew I had to turn it up after the first round,” Horth said. “The hometown support really pushed me through.”

The final round was a back-and-forth affair. Both fighters exchanged heavy blows and grappling exchanges. Horth’s late surge likely swayed the judges in her favor.

This win improves Horth’s UFC record to 2-1, while Petrovic drops to 1-2 in the promotion.

The closely contested match set the tone for an exciting night of fights featuring Canadian talent. UFC Edmonton marks the promotion’s first event in the city since July 2019.