Cub Swanson wanted more than just a victory over Doo Ho Choi. He wanted to prove he’s still among the best featherweights on the planet.
Swanson met Choi on the main card of Saturday’s UFC 206 in Toronto. This was a 145-pound bout that pitted a seasoned veteran in Swanson against a rising, promising prospect in Choi. Many thought this was a great way to catapult Choi’s young UFC career, having him pick up a win over a big name in the 145-pound division.
However, that wasn’t in Swanson’s plans.
“They were giving him the opportunity for him to shine,” Swanson said at the UFC 206 post-fight conference.