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UFC featherweight Cub Swanson is aiming to return to the Octagon in November.

Swanson ended a four-fight losing skid following a back-and-forth war with Kron Gracie at UFC Tampa back in October. He was looking to get back in the swing of things soon after.

However, he would tear his ACL and meniscus during a Quintet Ultra grappling match with former UFC veteran Jake Shields in December. He has since undergone surgery and is on the road to recovery.

And given the current COVID-19 situation with all UFC events currently indefinitely postponed, “Killer” is looking at the bright side as he hopes to return to action before the end of the year:

“I think the biggest thing about my comeback is I had a date of around November and nothing’s stopping me from that,” Swanson said on an Instagram post. “This whole thing, it’s really challenged me to stay focused. I look at it on the bright side like I’ve picked a great time to be injured so I’m just focusing on being at home with my kids and enjoying my time, and knowing that I will be back by November.

“If there’s fights going on, I will be in them, I will be ready and I will be better than ever.”

Do you expect Swanson to return better than ever?

Cub Swanson picked up his first mixed martial arts (MMA) victory in over two years earlier this year with a decision win over Kron Gracie in Florida.

However, due to a hand injury and minor lacerations on his eyes, Swanson noted it would be unlikely he fights again before the end of 2019. Swanson did, however, participate in a grappling event over the weekend. At Thursday’s Quintet Ultra grappling show in Las Vegas, Swanson (representing team WEC) took on Jake Shields (representing team Strikeforce).

Around the five minute mark of the bout, Swanson was defending a leg lock from Shields, when Shields immediately released it after it was clear Swanson had been injured. Now, Swanson has taken to social media to confirm he has completely torn his ACL and meniscus.

“I had a great time at the event last night. Unfortunately, I suffered a complete ACL & Meniscus tear from this reap,” Swanson wrote.

Shields also took to Instagram to express his regret over what happened.

“Had a tough match with cub Swanson last night despite the weight differences. Unfortunately going for a sweep leg lock I felt some bad knee pops ending the match. Hopefully, Cub is healthy and can fight again soon”

What do you think about Swanson tearing his ACL and meniscus at the Quintet Ultra grappling show?

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