MMAJunkie.com<\/a> that she isn’t putting much stock into her opponent’s track record of dominance:<\/p>\n\u201cOf course, \u2018Cyborg\u2019 is a legend in the sport, and they\u2019re very understanding of that. But at the same time, they see certain things that I see, that she\u2019s just a human being. She\u2019s got the best nickname in the sport, but she\u2019s not actually a \u2018Cyborg.\u2019 She\u2019s just a human.<\/p>\n
\u201cThey\u2019ve been following this sport and my division for roughly since I\u2019ve been in it. They\u2019re very excited for my opportunity here. They know what I\u2019m capable of and what I bring to the table. They know that I can rise to any occasion.\u201d<\/p>\n
Spencer went on to say that UFC 240 is her moment to shock the world. It won’t be much longer until fight fans find out if she can live up to those words. Spencer and Cyborg will clash in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada on July 27. Headlining the card will be a featherweight title bout between champion Max Holloway and Frankie Edgar.<\/p>\n
Does Felicia Spencer pull off the upset at UFC 240? Tell us in the comments.<\/p>\n
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