Fights To Watch Before UFC 240

Look Back At Eight Stand-Out Fights From The Stars Of UFC 240

By Gavin Porter • Jul. 25, 2019

The Octagon and UFC featherweight champion Max Holloway is back in Canada and ready to defend his title against the legendary Frankie Edgar. It's been a fight that was supposed to happen multiple times but injuries and other circumstances have prevented "Blessed" from fighting "The Answer." Now we will finally get to see the two scrap in Edmonton on Saturday night.

In terms of watchability, Holloway and Edgar is about as good as it gets. Both guys break their opponents with pressure, both guys out produce their opponents and both guys have the heart of a champion. But only one person will leave Rogers Place with a belt wrapped around their waist on Saturday night.

In the co-main event, former featherweight champion Cris Cyborg makes her return against the undefeated Felicia Spencer, who impressed in her submission victory over Megan Anderson in May. Cyborg is looking to get back to her dominant ways and believes that this fight against Spencer is the perfect opportunity to remind everyone just how great she is. Spencer on the other hand, sees this fight against Cyborg as a launching pad for her career and she can't wait to perform in front of her home country.

Get ready for UFC 240 by watching the past performances of some of the cards biggest stars and prospects. Watch the collection here: https://www.ufc.tv/category/ufc-240-fights-to-watch

Max Holloway vs Brian Ortega

UFC 231 - December 8, 2018

Max Holloway punches Brian Ortega in their UFC featherweight championship fight during the UFC 231 event at Scotiabank Arena on December 8, 2018 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

Max Holloway cleaned out the UFC's featherweight division with one dominant performance after another. And when he fought a surging star in Brian Ortega at UFC 231, nothing changed for "Blessed" as he continued his reign of terror over the 145-lb division.

Frankie Edgar vs Cub Swanson 2

UFC Atlantic City - April 22, 2018

Frankie Edgar punches Cub Swanson in their featherweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at the Boardwalk Hall on April 21, 2018 in Atlantic City, New Jersey. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

Frankie Edgar always bounces back. That's just what champions do. And after a devastating loss to Brian Ortega, Edgar couldn't wait to get back in the win column. So on April 22, 2018 in Atlantic City, he took on and dominated Cub Swanson in their second tilt.

Cris Cyborg vs Yana Kunitskaya

UFC 222 - March 3, 2018

Part of being a great champion is taking down up-and-coming fighters. Cris Cyborg did that with ease during her tenure as UFC featherweight champion and her bout with Yana Kunitskaya is a perfect example of just how special Cyborg is.

Geoff Neal vs Frank Camacho

UFC 228 - September 8, 2018

Geoff Neal kicks Frank Camacho of Guam in their welterweight fight during the UFC 228 event at American Airlines Center on September 8, 2018 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

If you're looking to see a devastating knockout, Geoff Neal's head kick KO of Frank Camacho is the one for you.

Niko Price vs Randy Brown

UFC Boise - July 14, 2018

Niko Price punches Randy Brown of Jamaica in their welterweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event inside CenturyLink Arena on July 14, 2018 in Boise, Idaho. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

Knocking someone out from your back is almost unheard of. Niko Price pinned Randy Brown up against the fence and used multiple hammer fists from the ground to take out Brown. Crazy.

Olivier Aubin-Mercier vs Evan Dunham

UFC 223 - April 7, 2018

Olivier Aubin-Mercier of Canada punches the body of Evan Dunham in their lightweight bout during the UFC 223 event inside Barclays Center on April 7, 2018 in Brooklyn, New York. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

Olivier Aubin-Mercier lived up to his nickname "The Canadian Gangster" by finishing opponent Evan Dunham in less than a minute at UFC 223.

Alexandre Pantoja vs Wilson Reis

UFC 236 - April 13, 2019

Alexandre Pantoja of Brazil punches Wilson Reis of Brazil in their flyweight bout during the UFC 236 event at State Farm Arena on April 13, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

Alexandre Pantoja entered his bout with Wilson Reis on a two fight win-streak, impressing with his first round submission of Ulka Sasaki. But his performance against Reis at UFC 236 would go down as the biggest win in his career, as he took the highly ranked Reis out in less than three minutes.

Deiveson Figueiredo vs John Moraga

UFC Lincoln - August 25, 2018

Deiveson Figueiredo of Brazil punches John Moraga in their flyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at Pinnacle Bank Arena on August 25, 2018 in Lincoln, Nebraska. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

Deiveson Figueiredo is an intense guy. And he brought that intensity and some against veteran flyweight John Morage.

Watch the full UFC 240collection here: https://www.ufc.tv/category/ufc-240-fights-to-watch

Make sure you tune into UFC 240 to catch the UFC Fight Pass early prelims at 7pm/4pm ETPT, with the ESPN prelims starting at 8pm/5pm ETPT . The UFC 240 main card starts at 10pm/7pm ETPT. Order the PPV main card here.