UFC Houston MMA Match Preview: Nora Cornolle (9-3-0) vs. Joselyne Edwards 2 (16-6-0)
Event Overview
The UFC returns to Houston with a stacked Fight Night card headlined by a middleweight bout between Sean Strickland and Anthony Hernandez. This event features a blend of veteran contenders and rising stars, including a highly anticipated women’s bantamweight rematch between Nora Cornolle and Joselyne Edwards on the preliminary card. Houston’s passionate MMA community is expected to create an energetic atmosphere, marking the promotion’s first event in the city since 2023.
- Venue Location: Toyota Center, Houston, Texas, United States. This arena seats up to 19,000 for MMA events and is equipped with modern facilities, having hosted multiple UFC cards known for their vibrant crowds.
- Prelims begin at 5:00 PM ET (2:00 PM PST), with the main card starting at 8:00 PM ET (5:00 PM PST). The Cornolle vs. Edwards bout is on the preliminary card, expected around 6:00-7:00 PM ET, streaming on UFC Fight Pass and Paramount+.
Injury Report
No major injuries have been reported for Nora Cornolle or Joselyne Edwards ahead of this rematch. Cornolle recovered fully from her August 2025 unanimous decision loss to Karol Rosa, with no lingering issues noted. Edwards, riding a three-fight win streak, has shown no signs of setbacks from her recent knockouts and submission victory. Both fighters, at ages 36 and 30 respectively, appear in prime condition, though Edwards’ history of durable performances could be tested in a potential grappling exchange.
Fighter Matchups: Nora Cornolle vs. Joselyne Edwards
This women’s bantamweight prelim rematch pits Cornolle’s technical Muay Thai striking against Edwards’ aggressive finishing style. Cornolle holds a prior decision win, but Edwards enters with momentum from three straight stoppages. Expect a stand-up war with potential ground transitions, given their combined 14 knockout/submission wins, and a 65% chance of exceeding 1.5 rounds.
Fighter Profiles and Recent Form
Nora Cornolle (“Wonder”)
- Record: 9-3-0
- Age: 36
- Height/Reach: 5’7″ / 67″
- Stance: Orthodox
- Strengths: Muay Thai base with knockout power (6 KO/TKO); submission ability (2); durable in decisions.
- Weaknesses: Vulnerable to volume strikers (recent decision losses); limited UFC experience against top grapplers.
Recent Form (Last 5 Fights):
| Date | Opponent | Result | Method | Round/Time |
| Aug 2, 2025 | Karol Rosa | Loss | Unanimous Decision | 3 / 5:00 |
| Apr 12, 2025 | Hailey Cowan | Win | Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) | 2 / 1:52 |
| Sep 28, 2024 | Jacqueline Cavalcanti | Loss | Split Decision | 3 / 5:00 |
| Apr 6, 2024 | Melissa Mullins | Win | TKO (Strikes) | 2 / 3:06 |
| Sep 2, 2023 | Joselyne Edwards | Win | Unanimous Decision | 3 / 5:00 |
Cornolle is 2-2 in her last four UFC fights, alternating wins and losses, but her submission over Cowan highlights her versatility.
Joselyne Edwards (“La Pantera”)
- Record: 16-6-0
- Age: 30
- Height/Reach: 5’8″ / 70″
- Stance: Orthodox
- Strengths: Explosive knockouts (8 KO/TKO); submission threats (3); strong in early rounds with three recent first-round finishes.
- Weaknesses: Decision-prone losses (5); can be outpointed by technical strikers as in the first Cornolle fight.
Recent Form (Last 5 Fights):
| Date | Opponent | Result | Method | Round/Time |
| Aug 9, 2025 | Priscila Cachoeira | Win | KO/TKO (Punch) | 1 / 2:24 |
| Apr 26, 2025 | Chelsea Chandler | Win | KO/TKO (Punches) | 1 / 2:31 |
| Oct 19, 2024 | Tamires Vidal | Win | Submission | 3 / 4:33 |
| Jun 1, 2024 | Ailin Perez | Loss | (Assumed Decision) | 3 / 5:00 |
| Sep 2, 2023 | Nora Cornolle | Loss | Unanimous Decision | 3 / 5:00 |
Edwards is on a three-fight win streak with two first-round KOs, showcasing improved power and aggression.
Fight History
This is a rematch from September 2, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 226, where Nora Cornolle defeated Joselyne Edwards by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28). No shared opponents beyond this provide further direct comparisons, but Edwards’ recent evolution as a finisher contrasts with Cornolle’s technical edge in their first encounter.
FIGHT ODDS
Nora Cornolle + 250
Joselyne Edwards – 325
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, February 20, 2026
