Felicia Spencer is set to make her return to the cage at UFC Vegas 42. The bout is against Leah Letson who is coming off of a three-year layoff.

The fight is a fresh matchup in a division that is desperate for it. The UFC's featherweight division is small so Felicia Spencer knew the fight would happen at some point.

“I actually was expecting her for the last few fights,” Felicia Spencer told ClutchPoints. “I know she was out but at the same time, she was going through some health issues. So probably a year ago or two years ago, I thought I was going to be matched up with her. I think she's a very well rounded opponent and she's very motivated. She's in the armed forces. So all the respect to her. You can't have nothing negative to say about her, I'm really happy for her, she seems really happy that she's able to train and fight again. I think it's a great matchup, she's got a good record. Unfortunately, I'm going to have to detour her path to the title, but be I have nothing bad to say about her, I think I think she'll be a real tough opponent. I think that'll bring out the best in me.”

Unfortunately, Felicia Spencer has lost her last two fights. She'll be looking to get back on track at UFC Vegas 42.

Thankfully the division being small means that a win can get you right back on track. The UFC featherweight will be looking to do just that.

“I'm at this point where this win just puts me back in the victory column. I've now dropped two in a row. So it's kind of new territory for me. I'm just focused on this fight. And really nothing ahead of this fight is even fathomable. I have to win this fight. That's really all I'm focused on is a more so for myself. I need the win, I need a good performance. And that's, that's gonna be what helps me sleep at night.”

It may sound like Felicia Spencer is putting a lot of pressure on herself heading into the fight with Leah Letson at UFC Vegas 42. That's not the case though.

“I know the way I said it probably makes it makes you think [I'm putting pressure on myself.] But ultimately, like, win or lose in this sport, I've kind of come to learn it's a sport, it's an opportunity, it's something that I value a lot, but it's not the most important thing in the world. And a loss is, you know, if I go out there and I put my best foot forward, then I can't be… I'll still walk away and be fine. I like to be proud of my performance when I walk away and have the victory. That's what motivates me in the gym right now. It's what makes camp feel exciting. Ultimately a failure in the octagon is not like the worst failure I'll have experienced in my life. So it is what it is.”