Dennis Siver and Cub Swanson to Fight in Co-Headliner at UFC on Fuel 7

UFC on Fuel 7 now has a co-main event, as Dennis Siver and Cub Swanson will do battle to see who takes a big step forward in the featherweight division. Siver (21-8) is looking to add to his two-fight winning streak since dropping down to featherweight that includes a Unanimous Decision win over Nam Phan from UFC on FOX 5. Meanwhile, Swanson (18-5) lost his UFC debut but has finished his last three opponents with strikes before the third round came into play.

The February 16 event will feature the UK’s first UFC title-fight in the form of Renan Barao and challenger Michael McDonald throwing down to see who leaves with the bantamweight interim championship.

MMAfighting announced:

The UFC’s fight card for its return to the United Kingdom continues to fill out. The promotion announced a featherweight bout between Dennis Siver and Cub Swanson will serve as that night’s co-main event bout…UFC on FUEL TV 7 takes place at the Wembley Arena in London, England on Feb. 16, 2013.

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