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UFC on FOX 19 Results: Cub Swanson Decisions Hacran Dias

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Sixth-ranked featherweight Cub Swanson rebounded from back-to-back losses with a dominating performance over Hacran Dias at UFC on FOX 19 in Tampa, Fla. on Saturday.

The opening round was competitive with Swanson moving in and out of the pocket and making Dias miss with his counter strikes. Dias delivered hard leg kicks, but neither fighter had a clear edge at the end of the first five minutes.

Everything changed in the early going of the second frame when Swanson clipped the Brazilian with a left hook and knocked him down during an exchange. Swanson looked for the finish but eventually let Dias get back to his feet.

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Dias came out more aggressive in the final round, but Swanson proved hard to hit. Late in the round, Swanson landed a left high kick that dropped Dias. Swanson stood over his opponent peppering him with kicks. He dove in with punches looking for the finish, but Dias survived the round.

Heading into the fight, Swason was coming off back-to-back losses for the first time in his 12-year fighting career. The victory got him back in the win column and snapped a two-fight win streak for Dias.

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