Cub Swanson

31-14-0★ 11bonuses

United StatesLast 5

Grappling 0-1

Last fight: Win vs Nate Landwehr · TKO · Apr 11, 2026

31-14-0 · 19 finishes · Full stats →

LAST FIGHT

WINvs Nate LandwehrTKO · R1 4:06

UFCUFC 327: Procházka vs Ulberg·April 11, 2026

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Cub Swanson holds a professional MMA record of 31-14-0. Swanson has won 31 fights: 14 by KO/TKO, 5 by submission, 12 by decision. Of 14 career losses, 3 came by KO/TKO and 7 by submission. In the UFC, Swanson lands 5.30 significant strikes per minute with 53% accuracy and averages 0.68 takedowns per 15 minutes. Swanson also has 1 recorded Grappling bout. Most recent fight: April 11, 2026. Tracked organizations: UFC, WEC.

Profile

Height: 5'8"173 cm
Weight: 145 lbs66 kg
Reach: 70"178 cm
Stance: Orthodox
DOB: Nov 2, 1983
Age: 43
Nationality: United States
Birthplace: Palm Springs, California, United States

Career history

WIN
vs Nate Landwehr
UFC 327: Procházka vs Ulberg· Apr 11, 2026· Featherweight· 31-14 vs 18-8
TKO
R1 · 4:06
WIN
vs Billy Quarantillo
UFC Fight Night: Covington vs Buckley· Dec 14, 2024· Featherweight· 30-14 vs 18-7
TKO
R3 · 1:36
FOTN
LOSS
vs Andre Fili
UFC 303: Pereira vs Procházka 2· Jun 29, 2024· Featherweight· 29-14 vs 24-11
SD
R3 · 5:00
FOTN
WIN
vs Hakeem Dawodu
UFC Fight Night: Luque vs Dos Anjos· Aug 12, 2023· Featherweight· 29-13 vs 13-4-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Jonathan Martinez
UFC Fight Night: Grasso vs Araujo· Oct 15, 2022· Bantamweight· 28-13 vs 17-4
TKO
R2 · 4:19
WIN
vs Darren Elkins
UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs Daukaus· Dec 18, 2021· Featherweight· 28-12 vs 26-10
TKO
R1 · 2:12
POTN
LOSS
vs Giga Chikadze
UFC Fight Night: Reyes vs Prochazka· May 1, 2021· Featherweight· 27-12 vs 13-2
TKO
R1 · 1:03
WIN
vs Daniel Pineda
UFC 256: Figueiredo vs Moreno· Dec 12, 2020· Featherweight· 27-11 vs 27-14
TKO
R2 · 1:52
WIN
vs Kron Gracie
UFC Fight Night: Joanna vs Waterson· Oct 12, 2019· Featherweight· 26-11 vs 5-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
FOTN
LOSS
vs Shane Burgos
UFC Fight Night: Iaquinta vs Cowboy· May 4, 2019· Featherweight· 25-11 vs 12-1
SD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Renato Moicano
UFC 227: Dillashaw vs Garbrandt 2· Aug 4, 2018· Featherweight· 25-10 vs 13-1-1
SUB
R1 · 4:15
LOSS
vs Frankie Edgar
UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs Lee· Apr 21, 2018· Featherweight· 25-9 vs 23-6-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Brian Ortega
UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs Ortega· Dec 9, 2017· Featherweight· 25-8 vs 13-0
SUB
R2 · 3:22
FOTN
WIN
vs Artem Lobov
UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs Lobov· Apr 22, 2017· Featherweight· 25-7 vs 14-13-1
UD
R5 · 5:00
FOTN
WIN
vs Dooho Choi
UFC 206: Holloway vs Pettis· Dec 10, 2016· Featherweight· 24-7 vs 14-2
UD
R3 · 5:00
FOTN
WIN
vs Tatsuya Kawajiri
UFC Fight Night: Rodriguez vs Caceres· Aug 6, 2016· Featherweight· 23-7 vs 35-10-2
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Hacran Dias
UFC Fight Night: Teixeira vs Evans· Apr 16, 2016· Featherweight· 22-7 vs 23-4-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Max Holloway
UFC Fight Night: Machida vs Rockhold· Apr 18, 2015· Featherweight· 21-7 vs 13-3
SUB
R3 · 3:58
LOSS
vs Frankie Edgar
UFC Fight Night: Edgar vs Swanson· Nov 22, 2014· Featherweight· 21-6 vs 18-4-1
SUB
R5 · 4:56
WIN
vs Jeremy Stephens
UFC Fight Night: Te Huna vs Marquardt· Jun 28, 2014· Featherweight· 21-5 vs 23-10
UD
R5 · 5:00
FOTN
WIN
vs Dennis Siver
UFC 162: Silva vs Weidman· Jul 6, 2013· Featherweight· 20-5 vs 21-9
TKO
R3 · 2:24
FOTN
WIN
vs Dustin Poirier
UFC on FUEL TV: Barao vs McDonald· Feb 16, 2013· Featherweight· 19-5 vs 13-3
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Charles Oliveira
UFC 152: Jones vs Belfort· Sep 22, 2012· Featherweight· 18-5 vs 16-3
TKO
R1 · 2:40
KOTN
WIN
vs Ross Pearson
UFC on FX: Maynard vs Guida· Jun 22, 2012· Featherweight· 17-5 vs 13-6
TKO
R2 · 4:14
KOTN
WIN
vs George Roop
UFC on FOX: Evans vs Davis· Jan 28, 2012· Featherweight· 16-5 vs 12-9-1
TKO
R2 · 2:22
LOSS
vs Ricardo Lamas
UFC on FOX: Velasquez vs Dos Santos· Nov 12, 2011· Featherweight· 15-5 vs 11-2
SUB
R2 · 2:16
WIN
vs Mackens Semerzier
WEC 52: Faber vs Mizugaki· Nov 10, 2010· Featherweight· 15-4 vs 5-3
SD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Chad Mendes
WEC 50: Cruz vs Benavidez 2· Aug 17, 2010· Featherweight· 14-4 vs 8-0
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs John Franchi
WEC 44: Brown vs Aldo· Nov 17, 2009· Featherweight· 14-3 vs 5-2
SUB
R3 · 4:50
LOSS
vs Jose Aldo
WEC 41: Brown vs Faber 2· Jun 6, 2009· Featherweight· 13-3 vs 15-1
TKO
R1 · 0:08
WIN
vs Hiroyuki Takaya
WEC 37: Torres vs Tapia· Dec 2, 2008· Featherweight· 13-2 vs 9-6-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Donny Walker
Ohio Regional· Feb 23, 2008· 12-2 vs 8-5
SUB
LOSS
vs Jens Pulver
WEC 31: Faber vs Curran· Dec 11, 2007· Featherweight· 11-2 vs 22-8-1
SUB
R1 · 0:35
WIN
vs Micah Miller
WEC 28: Faber vs Farrar· Jun 2, 2007· Featherweight· 11-1 vs 8-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Tommy Lee
WEC 26: Condit vs Alessio· Mar 23, 2007· Featherweight· 10-1 vs 19-6
SUB
R1 · 3:17
WIN
vs Charles Kim
California Regional· Nov 17, 2006· 9-1 vs 5-6
TKO
WIN
vs Charlie Valencia
KOTC: BOOYAA· Oct 13, 2006· Featherweight· 8-1 vs 7-2
TKO
R1 · 4:52
WIN
vs Richard Montano
KOTC: Rapid Fire· Aug 4, 2006· Featherweight· 7-1 vs 8-3-1
UD
WIN
vs Shannon Gugerty
Total Combat· Mar 11, 2006· 6-1 vs 3-2
TKO
WIN
vs Fernando Arreola
KOTC: Final Conflict· Dec 2, 2005· Lightweight· 5-1 vs 1-1-1
TKO
R1 · 3:21
WIN
vs Mike Corey
KOTC: Flash Point· Sep 23, 2005· Bantamweight· 4-1 vs 2-1
TKO
R2 · 2:52
WIN
vs Armando Sanchez
KOTC: Prime Time· Aug 5, 2005· Bantamweight· 3-1 vs 4-2
TKO
R1 · 1:59
WIN
vs Martin Bautista
Total Combat· Jan 29, 2005· 2-1 vs 0-1
SUB
WIN
vs Joe Morales
Total Combat· Oct 24, 2004· 1-1 vs 0-2
SUB
LOSS
vs Shannon Gugerty
Total Combat· Jul 25, 2004· 0-1 vs 1-0
SUB

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

BaseBJJBoxing

AGE 19Started in BJJ
Black belt · BJJ · Rigan Machado

Camp

Tru MMA · Indio / Palm Desert, California, United States Owner
Diaz Brothers Boxing · Indio, California, United States
Bloodline Combat
Jackson-Wink MMA · Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States Former

Coaches

Rigan Machado · Grappling coach
Joel Diaz · Boxing coach
Greg Jackson · Head coach

Training partners

Joe Stevenson
Steve Swanson

Fight DNA

Knockout Artist

UFCalendar's style model · Featherweight roster (339 fighters)

One-Shot Power

98 · top 2% in division

Sniper

98 · top 1% in division

Fast Hands

98 · top 1% in division

Punch power98

Kick power95

Punch speed98

Kick speed97

Accuracy98

Takedowns49

Ground striking69

Submissions67

Chin95

Body strength96

Cardio95

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 31-14-0 · Source: UFCalendar

Striking

Strikes landed5.30per min

53% accuracy

Strikes absorbed4.44per min

59% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed0.68per 15 min

52% success

Takedowns stuffed73%

Submission attempts0.1per 15 min

UFC careerRecord: 16-10-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed5.30per min

53% accuracy

Strikes absorbed4.44per min

59% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed0.68per 15 min

52% success

Takedowns stuffed73%

Submission attempts0.1per 15 min

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Where they rank

All-time boards where Cub Swanson sits in the top 25.

All MMA

UFC

Bonus résumé

Cub Swanson has won 11 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $575,000.

★ Fight of the Night ×8★ Performance of the Night ×1★ KO of the Night ×21 finish incentive (+$25,000)

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Cub Swanson earns per fight.

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Official UFC Ranking

Cub Swanson's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.

Current: Unranked
Peak: #2 Featherweight
First ranked: Feb 4, 2013
Times ranked: 239

Featherweight

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1772▲17
Peak: 1820Apr 23, 2017
Rated fights: 45

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Frequently asked questions

When does Cub Swanson fight next?

Cub Swanson has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Cub Swanson's record?

Cub Swanson's professional MMA record is 31-14-0.

Who is Cub Swanson fighting next?

Cub Swanson's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Cub Swanson fight last?

Cub Swanson most recently fought Nate Landwehr at UFC 327: Procházka vs Ulberg on Saturday, April 11, 2026, WIN (TKO).

What weight class does Cub Swanson fight in?

Cub Swanson fights at Featherweight.

How many knockouts does Cub Swanson have?

Cub Swanson has 14 wins by KO/TKO and 5 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Cub Swanson won?

Cub Swanson has won 11 UFC post-fight bonuses: 8× Fight of the Night, 1× Performance of the Night, 2× KO of the Night.

How tall is Cub Swanson?

Cub Swanson is 5'8" (173 cm) tall.

How much does Cub Swanson weigh?

Cub Swanson weighs 145 lbs (66 kg).

What is Cub Swanson's reach?

Cub Swanson has a reach of 70" (178 cm).

How old is Cub Swanson?

Cub Swanson is 43 years old (born Nov 2, 1983).

Where is Cub Swanson from?

Cub Swanson is from the United States.

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CAREER SUMMARY