While Swanson was absolutely dicing up Gracie on the feet, their clinch exchanges started to become a bit more pronounced later in the round. They continue to fire off strikes from the clinch. Currently, Danny is a reporter and play-by-play voice for ESPN Radio in Ithaca, New York. Cub Swanson and Kron Gracie faced each other in a Featherweight clash tonight (Sat., Oct. 12, 2019) at UFC Fight Night 161, which took place inside Amalie Arena in Tampa, Fla., streaming online via ESPN+. Swanson was looking great on the feet, mixing up punches and smoothly evading Kron’s advances. When Gracie showed inhuman toughness and forced more of a dogfight, Swanson still stayed composed and landed some heavy shots without giving up a takedown. Gerald Meerschaert via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28), Ryan Spann def. Andre Ewell via TKO (strikes) – Round 3, 3:17, Miguel Baeza def. When Gracie pressed, Swanson landed a couple counter right hands. Swanson scored a pair of body shots to deny the clinch. Cub Swanson beautifully played Gracie from the outside, picking his shots from the outside. Swanson dug into the body and leg further. Cub with uppercuts. Danny is a 2017 graduate of Ithaca College's Sport Media program. Hector Aldana via TKO (strikes) – Round 2, 2:32, Marvin Vettori def. Gracie shoots in for a takedown. He attempted to pull guard, but Swanson defended beautifully. Gracie tried to pull guard, Swanson didn’t follow him, but he ended up eating an upkick. Max Griffin via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-27, 29-27), Deiveson Figueiredo def. Kron answers with some of his own. Swanson struck first with a quick jab after some stance switches. Listen to these body shots #UFCTampa pic.twitter.com/NUSt231KKd. Gracie landed a few good shots in the clinch. Result: Cub Swanson defeats Kron Gracie via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27). Kron Gracie: ‘I Won That Fight’ by Ryan Harkness MMAmania.com Oct 13, 2019, 6:15pm EDT Kron Gracie is not happy with the UFC Tampa judges that ruled his fight against Cub Swanson a 30-27 defeat. Swanson began ripping punches to the body. Luis Pena via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28), Eryk Anders def. All Kron will need is one opportunity, but that damage is adding up. Be sure to check us out on social media via the links listed, or visit our About/Contact page to leave feedback, meet our staff, or get in touch! McKee eyeing both of Patricio Freire's Bellator titles: 'I want both of them, back to back', Watch BT Sport's incredible tribute to Khabib Nurmagomedov's father ahead of UFC 254, MMA Junkie Radio #3096 with guest Joseph Benavidez, plus Bellator and UFC wrap-ups (noon ET), Video: UFC 254 'Countdown' for Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Justin Gaethje, Video: UFC 254 'Countdown' for Jared Cannonier vs. Robert Whittaker, Don't panic – Brian Ortega vows to grow back hair: 'I can't stay bald, brother', Two-division Cage Warriors champion Mason Jones signs with UFC, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Result: Cub Swanson defeats Kron Gracie via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) For complete UFC Fight Night 161: “Joanna vs. Waterson” results and play-by-play, click HERE! Swanson’s kept throwing in combination and kept landing. A few great attempts by Gracie, creative with his guard pulls, upkicks, and clinch strikes. The veteran fan-favorite has dropped his last four fights and last won in 2017. Cub Swanson entered this bout with the correct game plan, a lot of lateral movement while targeting the body and legs. Official Result: Cub Swanson def. Swanson landed a long series of jabs and denied a takedown attempt. Kron Gracie by Unanimous Decision (30-27 x3). Against a dangerous foe, Swanson executed his game plan masterfully. Swanson stood up and they put it all on the line to close out the contest. Gracie jabbed at his foe and chased, but he couldn’t get a grip on Swanson. Welcome to MMA Junkie's European Union Experience. Gracie absorbed a lot of damage but kept moving forward. Punches began to connect more for Gracie, who attempted another guard pull and sweep. A couple right hands scored for Gracie in the clinch. Double jab-cross landed for Gracie. Along with fellow Cageside Press writer Heath Harshman, Danny hosts a weekly MMA podcast, Throwin' Elbows MMA. Cub Swanson goes to the body with a pair of punches. 334d Marc Raimondi 'A whole different world': How Angela Hill is making UFC history . Cub Swanson caught Kron Gracie with a stepping back hook twice as Kron charged in fairly recklessly to close the distance. Stiff jab landed for Swanson. Swanson began ripping punches to the body. UFC Tampa results: Cub Swanson punishes Kron Gracie over three rounds to earn unanimous decision Damon Martin 10/13/2019 Protests across the country lead to clashes with police, arrests Gracie struggled to close the distance with any effectiveness as Cub continued to mix up his strikes, piecing up Gracie for five …