Cub Swanson

Fight History

Skill Breakdown

Charts are compiled based on results from all fights.

Total Fights:	11
Record:	16-5-0
Summary:	Ground game, scrambling

Fighter Info

From:	Palm Springs, California USA
Fights Out Of:	Palm Springs, CA USA
Age:	28
Height:	5' 7" ( 170 cm )
Weight:	145 lb ( 65 kg )

Media

Cub Swanson earns his first win in the Octagon™, stopping George Roop in the second round. An emotional Swanson reflects on the long road to victory.

Jan 28, 2012 1:30
UFC on FOX event at United Center on January 28, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois.

Jan 28, 2012
An emotional Ricardo Lamas talks about his big win over Cub Swanson, just a week after losing a family member.

Nov 12, 2011 1:30
UFC® on FOX Velasquez vs Dos Santos on Saturday, November 12, 2011 at the Honda Center in Anaheim, CA (Photos by Donald Miralle/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC vs Getty Images)

Nov 12, 2011

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Striking

Total Attempted Strikes

632

47% Successful

298

Types of Successful Strikes

298

68% Standing

14%

18%

203

Striking Defense

The percentage of total strikes avoided

Grappling

Total Takedowns

54% Successful

Grappling Totals by Type

Subm.

Passes

Sweeps

Takedown Defense

The percentage of total takedowns avoided

Result	Fighters	Event	Str	TD	Sub	Pass	Method	Replay
Win	Cub Swanson	UFC® : Evans vs. Davis Jan 28, 2012	43	2	0	0	R2 KO/TKO	Ways To Watch
Win	George Roop	UFC® : Evans vs. Davis Jan 28, 2012	35	0	0	0	R2 KO/TKO	Ways To Watch

Loss	Cub Swanson	UFC® : Velasquez vs. Dos Santos Nov 12, 2011	17	1	1	1	R2 Submission	Ways To Watch
Loss	Ricardo Lamas	UFC® : Velasquez vs. Dos Santos Nov 12, 2011	9	2	1	1	R2 Submission	Ways To Watch

Win	Cub Swanson	WEC 52: Faber vs. Mizugaki Nov 11, 2010	83	4	0	0	R3 Decision - Split	Ways To Watch
Win	Mackens Semerzier	WEC 52: Faber vs. Mizugaki Nov 11, 2010	65	3	1	3	R3 Decision - Split	Ways To Watch

Loss	Cub Swanson	WEC 50: Cruz vs. Benavidez Aug 18, 2010	27	0	0	0	R3 Decision - Unanimous	Ways To Watch
Loss	Chad Mendes	WEC 50: Cruz vs. Benavidez Aug 18, 2010	17	8	0	4	R3 Decision - Unanimous	Ways To Watch

Win	Cub Swanson	WEC 44: Brown vs. Aldo Nov 18, 2009	49	3	1	0	R3 Submission	Ways To Watch
Win	John Franchi	WEC 44: Brown vs. Aldo Nov 18, 2009	38	4	0	1	R3 Submission	Ways To Watch

Loss	Jose Aldo	WEC 41: Brown vs. Faber 2 Jun 7, 2009	2	0	0	0	R1 KO/TKO	Ways To Watch
Loss	Cub Swanson	WEC 41: Brown vs. Faber 2 Jun 7, 2009	0	0	0	0	R1 KO/TKO	Ways To Watch

Win	Cub Swanson	WEC 37: Torres vs. Tapia Dec 3, 2008	42	3	1	4	R3 Decision - Unanimous	Ways To Watch
Win	Hiroyuki Takaya	WEC 37: Torres vs. Tapia Dec 3, 2008	39	2	0	1	R3 Decision - Unanimous	Ways To Watch

Loss	Jens Pulver	WEC 31: Faber vs. Curran Dec 12, 2007	0	0	1	0	R1 Submission	Ways To Watch
Loss	Cub Swanson	WEC 31: Faber vs. Curran Dec 12, 2007	0	0	0	0	R1 Submission	Ways To Watch

Win	Cub Swanson	WEC 28: Faber vs. Farrar Jun 3, 2007	36	2	4	4	R3 Decision - Unanimous	Ways To Watch
Win	Micah Miller	WEC 28: Faber vs. Farrar Jun 3, 2007	14	3	2	5	R3 Decision - Unanimous	Ways To Watch

Win	Cub Swanson	WEC 26: Condit vs. Alessio Mar 24, 2007	1	0	2	0	R1 Submission	Ways To Watch
Win	Tommy Lee	WEC 26: Condit vs. Alessio Mar 24, 2007	0	1	0	0	R1 Submission	Ways To Watch
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When and why did you start training for fighting? I started training four years ago to stop getting into trouble.

What ranks and titles have you held? I’m a black belt in Jiu-Jitsu and have won many grappling tournaments like the Pan Ams.

Do you have any heroes? I admire anyone who fights to get what they want in life without screwing people over.

What is your favorite technique? The Superman double wrist lock

What does it mean for you to fight in the WEC? A chance to fight top level competition and gain national exposure, as well as grow as a fighter.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? I went for a year but I was just there to play soccer.

What was your job before you started fighting? I worked for United Cerebral Palsy. I helped children with disabilities on their social behavior.

Most memorable professional fight? My fight with Takaya because it feels like a new chapter in my career.

What was your most challenging professional fight? My fight with Charlie Valencia because he beat me up for 4 minutes and I was able to come back and TKO him. I had to sit backstage for a few hours just to be able to stand up.

Did you compete in any other sport at college or professional level? I played soccer my whole life and played in Jr. College but just stopped after that. It's hard to play on a team that doesn’t want it as bad as you.

Who were your training partners for this fight? Joe Stevenson, Aaron Riley, Clay Guida, Leonard Garcia, Yoshida, Frankie Gomez, etc...

Did you put more emphasis towards a fighting style or adjust your training to prepare for your opponent? I'm learning more about myself by opening up my game and that will stop all that he's got.

What, other than WINNING, are you using for motivation for the fight? I have to prove I'm the best in the world. So I need to step it up!

What is your favorite thing about this sport? Everything about it! I always tell myself I can't complain cause it's an honor to be a part of this sport.

How long do you see yourself staying in this sport? When I lose the hunger I will quit but I am young and hitting my stride.