Cub Swanson unsure of decision win over Hakeem Dawodu

LAS VEGAS – Cub Swanson isn’t too positive he ought to’ve had his hand raised Saturday.

The UFC featherweight thought he misplaced a choice to Hakeem Dawodu within the co-main occasion at UFC on ESPN 51, however to his shock, he was awarded a 29-28 victory throughout all three judges’ scorecards.

“I’m all the time laborious on myself,” Swanson stated when requested concerning the resolution of the combat on the UFC on ESPN 51 post-fight press convention. “I didn’t assume I gained the primary spherical. Everybody in my nook stated I did, and that it was a straightforward one to name. I assumed that he picked up some steam within the second, however I do know I damage him on the finish of the second.

“So in my thoughts, I used to be down two rounds, and I used to be like, ‘I must push the tempo.’ He was highly effective, and it was taking a toll on me, however my conditioning was good, so I used to be simply making an attempt to remain in his face. However I used to be largely simply mad about myself for not being a bit extra energetic. It was a chess match in there. It was a tough one, however I’ve to look at it once more. It appears like everybody (on my workforce) thought I at the very least gained two rounds, so it’s cool.”

With the victory, Swanson (29-13 MMA, 14-9 UFC) was capable of bounce again from a TKO loss to Jonathan Martinez in a failed bantamweight debut this previous October.

The 39-year-old has been preventing professionally since 2004 and is aware of retirement is looming. So far as what’s subsequent, Swanson has no desire. He’s simply targeted on doing what he loves – preventing.

“I’m near the top,” Swanson stated. “I’m simply having enjoyable at this level. That was my purpose: to have some enjoyable tonight. I’ve been lucky to make some good cash and make some investments, and I’m simply making an attempt to verify my household is taken care of.”

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