10 UFC Fights You Cannot Miss In February

Check Out This Month's Most Exciting UFC Scraps.

Israel Adesanya vs. Anderson Silva - UFC 234
UFC

After an action-packed December, where the likes of Max Holloway, Amanda Nunes and Jon Jones battered their opponents across the Octagon en-route to impressive title victories, January felt like the UFC took their foot of the pedal just a bit so fans could catch their breath.

However, that brief break is very much over as February see's the promotion up the ante by bringing us back to our regular dose of weekend violence. There are some absolutely outstanding fights on the horizon and this guide will make sure you know which ones are must-see viewing

From former champions like Anderson Silva and Cain Velasquez, to up-and-coming prospects like Petr Yan and Johnny Walker, there's plenty on offer this month if fisticuffs in 4oz gloves is what you're looking for.

10. Cain Velasquez Vs. Francis Ngannou - UFC On ESPN 1

Israel Adesanya vs. Anderson Silva - UFC 234
Pat Sullivan/AP/Press Association Images

Just in case you forgot about Cain Velasquez during his two-year break from competition, the former UFC heavyweight champion is returning to the Octagon for a massive match-up with knockout specialist, Francis Ngannou, in what promises to be an epic battle of the big men.

Velasquez is considered by many to be one of the greatest heavyweights of all time, but his career has been marred by injury. Taking on Ngannou is a hell of tough task as the Cameroonian has furious finishing power. However, the American Kickboxing Academy standout is an elite fighter, who has gone through a who's who of heavyweights since his debut and has the wrestling base to put 'The Predator' on his back and punish him.

Contributor
Contributor

Co-host of The Ill-Informed Podcast, jiu-jitsu fiend, MMA lover, movie fan, anime nerd, music snob.