Last week the UFC announced a Featherweight match up with title implications between Dennis Siver and Cub Swanson. Between these two there are five fight of the night awards, four knockout of the nights, and a submission of the night. That’s ten fight night bonuses between them. So this bout is guaranteed to be a war.
Both men have looked impressive as of late, Siver is a winner of six of his last seven, and is two and zero since his drop to Featherweight. While Swanson is a winner of three of his last four, and is three and one in the Octagon.
Siver is coming off a dominant performance over the durable Nam Phan where he show cased his always impressive striking, and improved ground game. Swanson is coming of a first round knockout of the night win over Charles Oliveira. If their recent performances are any indication this fight should be fast paced and one of the most exciting fights of the year.
I wouldn’t be surprised if this fight ends up being a late candidate for fight of the year. I’m leaning towards Siver winning this match because of his technical striking abilities and take down defense, but Swanson has serious power in his hands.
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Written by: Josh Leduc