After every event, fans wonder whom the winners will be matched up with next. With another night of UFC action in the rearview mirror, it’s time to look forward, put on a pair of Sean Shelby and Mick Maynard’s shoes, and play UFC matchmaker for UFC 240’s key winning fighters. Those included Max Holloway (21-4 MMA, 17-4 UFC), who defended his UFC featherweight title against Frankie Edgar in the main event at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, as well as Cris Cyborg (21-2 MMA, 6-1 UFC), Geoff Neal (12-2 MMA, 4-0 UFC), Niko Price (14-2 MMA, 6-2 UFC), and Deiveson Figueiredo (16-1 MMA, 5-1 UFC) Related 5 biggest takeaways from UFC 240: Max Holloway's health, Cris Cyborg's future, more * * * * Deiveson Figueiredo Should fight: Tim Elliott Tim Elliott. Why they should fight: Figueiredo rebounded from his first career loss against Jussier Formiga in March with a strong performance in a unanimous-decision win over Alexandre Pantoja that was deemed “Fight of the Night.” There was some talk the Figueiredo vs
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Sean Shelby’s Shoes: What’s next for Max Holloway, key UFC 240 winners? – MMA Junkie