3 fights to look forward to and 2 fights that will likely disappoint at UFC 268

#2. Fight that will likely disappoint at UFC 268: Marlon Vera vs. Frankie Edgar

UFC 268: Marlon Vera vs. Frankie Edgar

Frankie Edgar will return to action at UFC 268 for the first time since being obliterated by Cory Sandhagen. While he will take a step down in terms of the level of competition, he'll still have his hands full taking on this promising up-and-comer.

His most recent loss aside, Edgar looked relatively sharp in his previous fight against fellow Top 15 bantamweight Pedro Munhoz. On Saturday, the 40-year-old former lightweight champ will try to prove that he has more left in the tank.

Meanwhile, Vera shot to prominence after derailing the Sean O'Malley hype train in very controversial fashion. The Ecuadorian bit off more than he could chew when he took on the seemingly ageless Jose Aldo but immediately bounced back with a victory over Davey Grant earlier this year.

Vera will have a golden opportunity as he's set to take on a high-profile opponent who's way past his heyday. In that same respect, it's highly likely that Edgar's decline will be exposed come fight night. For that reason, this matchup will likely disappoint.

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#2. Fight to look forward to at UFC 268: Justin Gaethje vs. Michael Chandler

UFC 268: Justin Gaethje vs. Michael Chandler

A surefire war will serve as the main card opener as Justin Gaethje clashes with Michael Chandler at UFC 268. In a bid to declutter coach Trevor Wittman's work schedule, this potential Fight of the Night was turned into the event's curtain jerker.

Fresh off an unsuccessful bid to dethrone Khabib Nurmagomedov, fan-favorite Justin Gaethje will return for the first time since October 2020. Although Gaethje fell short against Khabib, 'The Highlight' showcased an improved version of his game against fellow superstar Tony Ferguson at UFC 249. Once regarded as a reckless fighter, Gaethje displayed tremendous discipline and high fight IQ during his demolition of 'El Cucuy'.

On the opposite side of the cage is former Bellator lightweight champion Chandler. The 35-year-old was moments away from becoming a UFC titleholder, nearly finishing Charles Oliveira towards the end of the first round of their UFC 262 clash. However, the Brazilian rallied back in round two to secure a championship-winning TKO.

Gaethje and Chandler are both known for having a penchant for letting their hands fly and a knockout-or-get-knocked-out mentality. Needless to say, this is not one you would want to miss.