Dricus du Plessis, Dustin Poirier, Jamahal Hill, and others react to Cub Swanson's incredible "1-2" KO win over Billy Quarantillo at UFC Tampa

Cub Swanson's performance at UFC Tampa has earned praise from everyone in the MMA community. UFC fighters Dricus du Plessis, Dustin Poirier, and many others expressed their admiration for Swanson.

Swanson squared off against Billy Quarantillo in the co-main event of UFC Tampa that took place this past weekend at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida. The 41-year-old was 2-3 in his last five octagon visits.

In his recent MMA outing at UFC 303 earlier this year, the veteran suffered a split decision loss against Andre Fili. Meanwhile, Quarantillo was also 2-3 in his last five octagon appearances. The 36-year-old was coming off a second-round submission loss against Youssef Zalal at UFC Vegas 89.

Their featherweight bout began with Quarantillo delivering a head kick that Swanson blocked. The first round was all about the two unleashing attacks on each other. Quarantillo closed the round with a takedown. With both fighters trying to inflict damage, the second round was equally evenly matched.

However, Swanson turned the situation to his favor in the third round, as he landed a right hand that knocked Quarantillo out flat unconscious. MMA journalist Shakiel Mahjouri took to X and shared the clip of the American's knockout win.

Many MMA personalities took to social media to share their reactions.

du Plessis praised Swanson, writing:

''@CubSwanson what an absolute legend!!''

Poirier wrote:

''Cub is a legend''

MMA journalist Ariel Helwani wrote:

''Beautiful, clean lead left hook followed by a right cross from the ageless Cub Swanson. Gosh.''

UFC featherweight Andre Fili wrote:

''Congrats @CubSwanson. A Dawg until the end. It was an honor to share the cage with you brother. Thanks for all the fun fights.''

Terrance McKinney wrote:

''Cub Swanson is a legend what a 1-2 #ufctampa''

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Screenshots courtesy: MMA figures' reaction to Cub Swanson's win

Screenshots courtesy: MMA figures' reaction to Cub Swanson's win

Swanson has now accumulated 15 wins in the promotion.