"Killer" Cub Swanson

"Killer" Cub Swanson was born November 2, 1983 and grew up in Palm Springs, California. He attended Cathedral City High School along side boxer Timothy Bradley. Cub started his MMA career at the age of 19 years old. A professional Featherweight since 2004, Swanson holds the most UFC post-fight bonus awards in the division history, including his WEC record he has been awarded with ten Fight of the Night honors, including 2016 Fight of the Year and a 2022 UFC Hall of Fame induction into the Fight Wing.

2022 UFC Hall of Fame Fight Wing

UFC 206 - December 10, 2016 - Fight of the Year

UFC Fight of the Year 2016

One of the most memorable brawls in featherweight division history. Back in 2016 in a bout that went the distance, Cub Swanson received the unanimous decision win over opponent Dooho Choi in an Octagon battle that would receive both Fight of the Night and Fight of the Year honors.

Cub Swanson UFC Greatest Hits

In an Octagon career that has spanned more than a decade, featherweight Cub Swanson has earned the most post-fight bonuses in division history (9) and recently was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame Fight Wing after an epic battle with Dooho Choi back in 2016.

Cub Swanson Top Finishes

Watch some of Cub Swanson's top knockouts and submissions from his UFC career as well as some highlights from his WEC days.

Cub Swanson: Career Retrospective

A true veteran of the game, Cub Swanson has been a constant as MMA interest has grown through his time with WEC and fighting under the UFC banner since 2011. Swanson takes a trip down memory lane and looks back at some moments from his UFC career.

MMA Record

41 Matches - 28 Wins - 13 Losses

UFC Fight Night (October 15, 2022) Swanson was stopped by Jonathan Martinez via leg kicks at 4:19 of the second round. Bantamweight debut.
UFC Fight Night (December 18, 2021) Swanson stopped Darren Elkins via strikes at 2:12 of the first round. PERFORMANCE OF THE NIGHT BONUS
UFC on ESPN (May 1, 2021) Swanson was stopped by Giga Chikadze via strikes at 1:03 of the first round.
UFC 256 (December 12, 2020) Swanson knocked out Daniel Pineda at 1:52 of the second round.
UFC Fight Night (October 12, 2019) Swanson won a three round unanimous decision over Kron Gracie. FIGHT OF THE NIGHT BONUS
UFC Fight Night (May 4, 2019) Swanson lost a three round split decision to Shane Burgos.
UFC 227 (August 4, 2018) Swanson was submitted by Renato Moicano via rear naked choke at 4:15 of the first round.
UFC Fight Night (April 21, 2018) Swanson lost a three round unanimous decision to Frankie Edgar.
UFC Fight Night (December 9, 2017) Swanson was submitted by Brian Ortega via guillotine choke at 3:22 of the second round. FIGHT OF THE NIGHT BONUS
UFC Fight Night (April 22, 2017) Swanson won a five round unanimous decision over Artem Lobov. FIGHT OF THE NIGHT BONUS
UFC 206 (December 10, 2016) Swanson won a three round unanimous decision over Dooho Choi. FIGHT OF THE NIGHT BONUS/FIGHT OF THE YEAR 2016/UFC HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE 2022
UFC Fight Night (August 6, 2016) Swanson won a three round unanimous decision over Tatsuya Kawajiri.
UFC on FOX (April 16, 2016) Swanson won a three round unanimous decision over Hacran Dias.
UFC on FOX (April 18, 2015) Swanson was submitted by Max Holloway via guillotine choke at 3:58 of the third round.
UFC Fight Night (November 22, 2014) Swanson was submitted by Frankie Edgar via neck crank at 4:56 of the fifth round.
UFC Fight Night (June 28, 2014) Swanson won a five round unanimous decision over Jeremy Stephens. FIGHT OF THE NIGHT BONUS
UFC 162 (July 6, 2013) Swanson stopped Dennis Siver via strikes at 2:24 of the third round. FIGHT OF THE NIGHT BONUS
UFC on FUEL TV (February 16, 2013) Swanson won a three round unanimous decision over Dustin Poirier.
UFC 152 (September 22, 2012) Swanson knocked out Charles Oliveira at 2:40 of the first round. Catchweight (146.4 lb) bout; Oliveira missed weight. KNOCKOUT OF THE NIGHT BONUS
UFC on FX (June 22, 2012) Swanson stopped Ross Pearson via strikes at 4:14 of the second round. KNOCKOUT OF THE NIGHT BONUS
UFC on FOX (January 28, 2012) Swanson knocked out George Roop at 2:22 of the second round.
UFC on FOX (November 12, 2011) Swanson was submitted by Ricardo Lamas via arm triangle choke at 2:16 of the second round.

WEC 52 (November 11, 2010) Swanson won a three round split decision over Mackens Semerzier. FIGHT OF THE NIGHT BONUS
WEC 50 (August 18, 2010) Swanson lost a three round unanimous decision to Chad Mendes.
WEC 44 (November 18, 2009) Swanson submitted John Franchi via guillotine choke at 4:50 of the third round. FIGHT OF THE NIGHT BONUS
WEC 41 (June 7, 2009) Swanson was stopped by Jose Aldo via strikes at :08 of the first round.
WEC 37 (December 3, 2008) Swanson won a three round unanimous decision over Hiroyuki Takaya. FIGHT OF THE NIGHT BONUS
IFBL 11 (February 23, 2008) Swanson submitted Donny Walker via rear-naked choke at 1:24 of the third round.
WEC 31 (December 12, 2007) Swanson was submitted via guillotine choke at :35 of the first round by Jens Pulver.
WEC 28 (June 3, 2007) Swanson scored a three round unanimous decision over Micah Miller. FIGHT OF THE NIGHT BONUS
WEC 26 (March 24, 2007) Swanson submitted Tommy Lee with a guillotine choke at 3:17 of the first round.
BIB (November 17, 2006) Swanson knocked out Chuck Kim at 4:51 of the first round.
KOTC: BOOYAA (October 13, 2006) Swanson stopped Charlie Valencia via strikes at 4:52 of the first round.
KOTC: Rapid Fire (August 4, 2006) Swanson won a two round unanimous decision over Richard Montano. Featherweight debut.
TC 13 (March 11, 2006) Swanson stopped Shannon Gugerty via strikes at 3:40 of the second round.
KOTC 63: Final Conflict (December 2, 2005) Swanson stopped Fernando Arreola via strikes at 3:21 of the first round.
KOTC 61: Flash Point (September 23, 2005) Swanson defeated Mike Corey via doctor stoppage at 2:42 in the second round.
KOTC 58: Prime Time (August 5, 2005) Swanson stopped Armando Sanchez via strikes at 1:59 of the first round.
Total Combat 7 (January 29, 2005) Swanson submitted Martin Bautista via rear-naked choke in the second round.
Total Combat 6 (October 24, 2004) Swanson stopped Joe Morales via strikes at 2:28 of the first round.
Total Combat 4 (July 25, 2004) Swanson was submitted by Shannon Gugerty via rear-naked choke at 0:15 of the first round.