Future Matches UFC Fight Night 57 had a ton of great matches with some amazing finishes. Those wins have set up some potentially big matches in the future.
Future Matches UFC Fight Night 57 could be anything from title fights to trying to save their job. Who ended up where?
Future Matches UFC Fight Night 57: Winners
Frankie Edgar vs. Jose Aldo
Edgar has essentially stolen the number one contenders slot from everyone else in the division. McGregor may go on to beat Dennis Siver, but that is nothing compared to the win Edgar had over Swanson. To finish that late while that far ahead shows the skill that made Edgar a champion. Plus, with Aldo’s waning skills it seems like the right fight to make.
Edson Barboza vs. Winner of Benson Henderson vs. Eddie Alvarez
Barboza repositioned himself as a contender in the division after taking out Bobby Green. While he has a recent loss to Donald Cerrone, he nearly won that fight as well. Henderson and Alvarez have recent losses, but with a win in their fight it seems like the logical fight to make for everyone involved.
Joseph Benavidez vs. Ian McCall
Both have two losses to the current champion, well McCall essentially has two, and they both want to fight for a title. Let these two fight it out to see who deserves a third fight with Johnson after being winless in their first two.
Matt Wiman vs. Jim Miller
They fought six years ago when they both were relatively fresh in the UFC, and now they are both seasoned ve
Future Matches UFC Fight Night 57: Losers
Bobby Green vs. Loser of Myles Jury vs. Donald Cerrone
Cub Swanson vs. Dennis Bermudez