Jockeying for position on the Ultimate Fighting Championship featherweight ladder, it was only natural for Cub Swanson and Brian Ortega to someday meet.
Swanson checked in at 146 pounds ahead of his five-round battle with the undefeated Ortega (144.8) in the UFC Fight Night 123 main event on Saturday at the Save Mart Center in Fresno, California, the winner improving his position on a short list of featherweight title contenders. Meanwhile, featherweight co-headliners Jason Knight (145.6) and Gabriel Benitez (144.8) also hit their intended marks on the scales at Friday’s official weigh-in.