Cub Swanson (photo via UFC)

By FCF Staff

Cub Swanson has long been regarded as one of the UFC’s best featherweights, and while the veteran still hopes to lock up a title shot, he says it’s not his primary focus.

Swanson will take on Renato “Moicano” (12-1-1) at UFC 227 tonight, in what is a pivotal fight for both men. “Moicano” has gone 4-1 to date in UFC action, and a win over Swanson would almost certainly propel him up several rankings spots.

The 34 year-old Swanson (25-9), meanwhile, is looking to end a two fight losing streak, after dropping consecutive bouts to Brian Ortega and Frankie Edgar.

In a recent article posted at UFC.com, discussed his hopes for the future, and here is some of what he had to say:

“I’m definitely in that mode where I always want the big fights,” he said. “Unfortunately, it’s never worked out for me to have a title fight and that part has really bummed me out. I’ve had my ups and downs where I’ve been close so many times where I don’t care anymore. I know I’m an exciting fighter, I know I love what I do and I’m not gonna let the emotions of the ups and downs and the letdowns of things I can’t control get to me. What I can control is getting the biggest fights that I can get, training my butt off and putting on great fights for the fans.”

“I really would like to fight for a title before I’m done fighting. That’s still a goal of mine, but it’s not my main goal. My main goal is winning every fight that’s put in front of me and being able to come home and have a good time with my family.”

Swanson’s last win took place in April, 2017, when he defeated Artem Lobov by unanimous decision.