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Felicia Spencer believes she’ll pull off one of the biggest upsets in MMA history on Saturday night.<\/p>\n

In the main event of UFC 250<\/a>, Amanda Nunes is looking to defend her featherweight title against Spencer. It was originally supposed to happen at UFC 249 on May 9 but Nunes needed it delayed until June.<\/p>\n

For the Canadian in Spencer, it’s surreal to be fighting in the main event<\/a> of a pay-per-view for a UFC title.<\/p>\n

“It\u2019s surreal and it takes a lot to sink in to see I\u2019m headlining a card,” Spencer said to BJPENN.com. “But, I\u2019m so focused on what I need to do and all the extra stuff I just take in stride. I\u2019m honored to be in the position I\u2019m in.”<\/span><\/p>\n

Entering this fight, Spencer is around a +450 underdog at the betting window. Yet, for the Canadian, she likes being the underdog to prove everyone wrong.<\/p>\n

“I love being the underdog. The more people who doubt me does not impact me in any way. If anything it gives me more motivation to perform,” she explained. “I also have no pressure on me so I\u2019m ready to shock the world. This is also not my first time being a massive underdog and probably won\u2019t be the last. Upsets happen all the time and I\u2019m ready to pull off a big one.”<\/span><\/p>\n

When the two meet in the Octagon<\/a>, there is no question Felicia Spencer will have the bigger stature. Although Nunes will is taller and will have a reach advantage, the Canadian is a natural featherweight.<\/p>\n

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Yet, for Spencer, she isn’t counting on it being a huge factor in the fight but knows it will present some challenges for the champion.<\/p>\n

“I think it will play a little bit. But, I don\u2019t count on it being a massive difference,” she said. “My strength and style will pose some challenges to Nunes.”<\/span><\/p>\n

Entering this fight, many believe Spencer will have the advantage on the ground. She has finished both of her UFC wins on the ground, one by submission and one by ground and pound TKO<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Yet, during this camp, Felicia Spencer says she has gotten more comfortable in the standup and her experience against Cris Cyborg gives her confidence<\/a>.<\/p>\n

For the Canadian, she knows she has what it takes to get her hand raised and believes it will be a stoppage win.<\/p>\n

“It\u2019s something I\u2019m anticipating being part of the fight. I don\u2019t think I have to force it to go there because I\u2019m comfortable in the standup,” Spencer said. “I\u2019m comfortable wherever but chances are in a five-round fight, we will hit the mat at least once.<\/span><\/p>\n

“But, I don\u2019t ever set one thing in mind. I don\u2019t expect to take her out in the first round but if I see an opening, I\u2019ll take it,” she continued. “I can see this being a grinding fight. It will not be an easy win but I know I can find a finish. I\u2019m taking home the belt.”<\/span><\/p>\n

If Spencer can do just that, she’d be the first women UFC champion from Canada. And, she’d be the one to end Nunes’ dominant reign.<\/p>\n

So, the stakes are high for Spencer and she knows this could be the very beginning of cementing her legacy as one of the best.<\/p>\n

“A win is huge. I don\u2019t think her legacy falls apart from losing to me or does it make me become the GOAT,” she concluded. “But, it just starts to build my legacy. I already have some accomplishments in the sport and this would be a huge one.”<\/span><\/p>\n

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