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Cub Swanson Biography

Cub Swanson is one of the most popular and richest MMA Fighter who was born on November 2, 1983 in Palm Springs, California, United States. MMA fighter who started the career of World Extreme Cagefighting before joining UFC as part of the WEC/UFC merger in the year 2010.

He was ruled a unanimous defeat against He suffered a unanimous decision loss to Chad Mendes on August 18, 2010. on August 18, 2010.

Kevin Luke Swanson was born and raised mostly in Palm Springs, California, on November 2, 1983. He had a Swedish-American father and a Mexican mother. His widely used nickname Cub originates from his early childhood, as his brother could not say Swanson’s real name and opted to call him Cub. Swanson has two older brothers Steve and Aaron, and two sisters of which one has Down syndrome. Swanson’s father died of melanoma three months after he was born. Because of his mother’s heavy grieving and subsequent drug addiction, Swanson and his siblings were then adopted and raised by their father’s cousin. The adoptive family was religious so Swanson spent most of his early life in church. Swanson was also home-schooled for most of his young life. Swanson started playing soccer at the age of four, dreaming of professional career and playing in the World Cup. He and his oldest brother Steve succeeded well in soccer, winning majority of the AYSO tournaments they attended in their age divisions.

Kevin Luke “Cub” Swanson (born November 2, 1983) is an American professional mixed martial artist, who competes in the Featherweight division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

He was raised by four siblings who were adopted.

Ethnicity, religion & political views

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On July 25, 2004, Swanson made his first professional fight. MMA was not sanctioned in California in 2004, so Swanson competed at Total Combat in Mexico. His opponent, Shannon Gugerty, submitted Swanson via Rear-Naked Choke. The fight lasted for just 30 seconds. Despite the loss, Swanson continued to compete in professional MMA fights. Swanson won nine fights before entering the WEC in 2007. This included a rematch with Gugerty in 2006. Other than TC, Swanson also competed in KOTC and BIB.

Cub Swanson Net Worth

Cub Swanson is one of the richest MMA Fighter from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Cub Swanson's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was in juvenile prison after committing the crime of robbery in his teen years.

He won two career wins in the UFC Knockout of the Night against Charles Oliveira on September 12 2012.

Underdog Artem Lobov challenged Swanson to a fight on April 22 at UFC Fight Night 108. Swanson won the fight via unanimous decision . The fight broke the record for most significant strikes landed (209) in a UFC Featherweight bout and in a UFC Fight Night. It also came #4 in most significant strikes landed in a single bout. Subsequently, both participants were awarded a Fight of the Night awards. This was Swanson’s sixth Fight of the Night bonus. He broke his hand for the 10th time in his career.

On his WEC debut on March 24, 2007, Swanson submitted Tommy Lee by guillotine choke. Swanson earned a disclosed pay of $6000. He next defeated Micah Miller at WEC 28 via unanimous decision. Swanson was scheduled to fight Jens Pulver in Pulvers 145lb debut, the fight was pushed back three months when Pulver sustained an injury in training camp; Swanson accused Pulver of trying to duck the fight, which Pulver denied. They finally met at WEC 31, with Swanson losing via guillotine choke. The fight only lasted 35 seconds and marked the end of Swanson’s eleven fight winning streak.

Hiroyuki Takaya took on Swanson on December 3, 2008, at WEC 37. Swanson won via unanimous decision. Both fighters earned the Fight of the Night honors. This was Swanson’s first official WEC award.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Swanson began training MMA in 2003. His typical workout routine involves striking in the morning and cardio exercises in the afternoon. Grappling sessions take place at night. Brazilian Jiu-jitsu medalist Rigan Machado coaches Swanson’s BJJ. Former boxing champion Joel Díaz teaches Swanson boxing.

On August 18, 2010, WEC 50, Swanson faced Chad Mendes. Mendes came from a wrestling background. He took Swanson down multiple times throughout the fight. Swanson lost via unanimous decision.

Who is Cub Swanson Dating?

According to our records, Cub Swanson is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Cub Swanson’s is not dating anyone.

WEC schedule Swanson to fight Diego Nunes on April 5, 2009, at WEC 40. Nunes withdrew from the fight days before the bout due to a hand injury.

Facts & Trivia

Cub Ranked on the list of most popular MMA Fighter. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Cub Swanson celebrates birthday on November 2 of every year.

Swanson was expected to face Erik Koch on March 3, 2011 at UFC Live: Sanchez vs. Kampmann. However, Swanson pulled out of the bout due to an injury. Swanson vs. Koch was rescheduled to take place on July 2 at UFC 132. However, Swanson was forced out of the bout with another injury.

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What is Cub Swanson record?

Cub Swanson Record: 28-12-0.

Did Cub Swanson retire?

Although he hasn’t retired yet, it appears that Swanson’s post-UFC life could involve looking out for his younger teammates. However, it’s not because Swanson chose the path he’s on.

Where did Cub Swanson train?

UFC featherweight fighter Cub Swanson laughs with friends he trains with at Joel Diaz’s boxing gym before sparring, Friday, Dec. 3, 2021, in Indio, Calif.

Why is Cub Swanson named cub?

Background. Swanson was born and raised mostly in Palm Springs, California, on November 2, 1983. He had a Swedish father and a Mexican mother. His widely used nickname Cub originates from his early childhood, as his brother could not say Swanson’s real name and opted to call him Cub.

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