Joselyne Edwards Draws the Short Straw as Backup for Harrison vs. Nunes

The UFC has officially named the backup fighter for the highly anticipated clash between Kayla Harrison and Amanda Nunes at UFC 334, and the assignment goes to Joselyne Edwards.

Being the backup for a normal fight is a great gig. It is a free trip, a guaranteed paycheck for making weight, and a front-row seat to a violent spectacle. Being the backup for Harrison versus Nunes is like volunteering to step in front of a freight train just in case the other freight train gets a flat tire.

According to MMA Fighting, Edwards will be on standby for the massive UFC 334 card. If either of the two most terrifying women on the planet trips on a cable during fight week or misses weight, Edwards gets the call to step into the cage.

Harrison and Nunes are generational talents who hit hard enough to alter a person's credit score. Preparing for one of them during a full, dedicated training camp is a nightmare. Preparing to face either of them on 24 hours of notice is a scenario usually reserved for horror movies.

From a betting perspective, the backup role is mostly an administrative insurance policy to keep the card intact and the pay-per-view buys flowing. But if Edwards actually has to step in against either of these titans, the odds shift at the sportsbooks would be historic.

For now, Edwards will go through her camp, make weight on Friday morning, and watch from the best seat in the house. She is likely hoping for a peaceful night, and for the sake of her own health, the rest of us should be hoping for the exact same thing.