Cub Swanson is making his return to the featherweight division, as he prepares to face Hakeem Dawodu on August 12.
In an Instagram post on Tuesday, Swanson announced his upcoming bout against Dawodu, which has been confirmed by MMA Hook through reliable sources.
Swanson (28-13) recently competed in his UFC bantamweight debut at UFC Vegas 62, where he suffered a TKO defeat by Jonathan Martinez’s leg kicks. Although Swanson had initially started his career at 135 pounds, he had been competing at featherweight since 2006 and now looks to make a comeback in the division. Throughout his career, Swanson had notable success in the featherweight category, earning a total of nine Fight of the Night bonuses and three Performance bonuses in his combined 29 UFC and WEC fights.
Dawodu (13-3-1) enters this matchup following a loss, having suffered a unanimous decision defeat against Julian Erosa at UFC 279. Additionally, Dawodu failed to make the 145-pound weight limit for that fight. With a background in kickboxing and having previously fought in WSOF, Dawodu made his UFC debut in 2018 and holds a 6-3 record in the promotion.
The main event for UFC Vegas 78 is currently scheduled to be a welterweight clash between Vicente Luque and former lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about UFC Vegas 78.
Q: When is Cub Swanson returning to featherweight and who is he facing?
A: Cub Swanson is returning to featherweight on August 12 at UFC Vegas 78. He will be facing Hakeem Dawodu in his comeback fight.
Q: What was Cub Swanson’s previous fight and weight class?
A: Cub Swanson’s previous fight was at UFC Vegas 62, where he made his UFC bantamweight debut. However, he lost the fight to Jonathan Martinez due to TKO stoppage.
Q: Has Cub Swanson competed in the featherweight division before?
A: Yes, Cub Swanson has previously competed in the featherweight division. He had his most success in that weight class, earning nine Fight of the Night bonuses and three Performance bonuses in his combined UFC and WEC featherweight bouts.
Q: How has Hakeem Dawodu performed in his UFC career?
A: Hakeem Dawodu made his UFC debut in 2018 and has amassed a 6-3 record in the promotion overall. However, he recently suffered a loss to Julian Erosa at UFC 279 and had trouble making the 145-pound weight limit for that fight.
Q: What is the main event for UFC Vegas 78?
A: The main event for UFC Vegas 78 is a welterweight matchup between Vicente Luque and former lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos.
More about UFC Vegas 78.
- Cub Swanson Instagram post: Cub Swanson’s announcement of the bout on his Instagram.
- MMA Hook article: Article confirming the matchup between Cub Swanson and Hakeem Dawodu at UFC Vegas 78.
- UFC Fighter Profile: Cub Swanson: Official UFC profile of Cub Swanson, detailing his career and fight history.
- UFC Fighter Profile: Hakeem Dawodu: Official UFC profile of Hakeem Dawodu, providing information on his career and UFC fights.
- UFC Vegas 78 Event Details: Official UFC event page for UFC Vegas 78, featuring the main event and other fights on the card.
4 comments
hakeem dawodu had a tough loss last time but he’s got the skills to bounce back. looking forward to seeing him face off against cub swanson in what could be a thrilling matchup! #UFCVegas78
wow cub swanson is back at featherweight that is going to be so epic!! i cant wait for ufc vegas 78 and see him fight hakeem dawodu its gonna be a banger!
cub swanson is a beast at featherweight he always brings the action! hope he gets back to his winning ways against hakeem dawodu #UFCVegas78
i remember when cub swanson used to fight at bantamweight but he’s going back to featherweight now. it’s where he had his best moments, so hopefully, he can recapture that magic! #ComebackSwanson