Cub Swanson Drops & Decisions Hacran Dias In Tampa

Two featherweights had a chance to make a statement at UFC on FOX 19. A bout between Nova Uniao’s Hacran Dias (23-4-1) and Cub Swanson (22-7) served as the event’s main card opener.

Dias threw out a kick in the early going. Swanson connected with a leg kick. “Barnabe” lunged forward with a right hand. Swanson blocked a high switch kick. Dias landed a push kick and Swanson answered with a kick to the body. Swanson swung wildly and found air. A straight jab to the body was thrown by the Jackson-Winklejohn camp member. Dias found a home for the leg kick. The round ended with Swanson missing a spinning wheel kick.

Dias landed a leg kick at the beginning of the second frame. Swanson dropped “Barnabe” with a left hook. He followed up with some ground and pound. Dias found his way back up. A high kick was blocked by Dias. Swanson ducked a hook and threw a punch in return. He landed another left hook. Swanson found the target with a leg kick and a straight punch to the body. A right hand connected for the Brazilian. Dias found himself on his back again, but the fight resumed standing quickly. The two clinched as the round came to a close.

The final frame began and Swanson missed a hook and was jabbed. Swanson was able to sneak in a jab of his own. Dias landed a knee on a clinch break. Another leg kick landed for Swanson. A huge head kick sent Dias crashing down and Swanson swarmed his opponent. “”Barnabe” held onto the arm of Swanson, looking for a kimura. Swanson continued to deliver some punishing ground and pound before the final horn sounded.

The judges all agreed that Swanson was the winner.

Final Result: Cub Swanson def. Hacran Dias via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)