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Cub
Swanson
20-5-0( W-L-D )

Fight History

Skill Breakdown

Charts are compiled based on results from 14 fights.
Record: 20-5-0
Summary: Ground game, scrambling, jiu-jitsu black belt

Fighter Info

From: Palm Springs, California USA
Fights Out Of: Albuquerque, New Mexico USA
Age: 30
Height: 5' 7" ( 170 cm )
Weight: 145 lb ( 65 kg )

Striking

Total Attempted Strikes
0
984
46% Successful
453
Types of Successful Strikes
0
453
72% Standing
18%
326
47
80
Striking Defense
66
%
The percentage of total strikes avoided

Grappling

Total Takedowns
0
32
56% Successful
18
Grappling Totals by Type
 
 
Subm.
Passes
Sweeps
9
13
3
Takedown Defense
47
%
The percentage of total takedowns avoided
Result Fighters Event Str TD Sub Pass Method Replay
Win
 Cub Swanson Jul 6, 2013
43 1 0 1 R3 KO/TKO
Dennis Siver 26 1 0 2
Win
 Cub Swanson Feb 16, 2013
58 2 0 3 R3 Decision - Unanimous
Dustin Poirier 58 2 0 0
Win
 Cub Swanson Sep 22, 2012
9 0 0 0 R1 KO/TKO
Watch
Charles Oliveira 6 1 0 0
Win
 Ross Pearson Jun 22, 2012
38 3 0 0 R2 KO/TKO
Watch
Cub Swanson 45 0 0 0
Win
 Cub Swanson Jan 28, 2012
43 2 0 0 R2 KO/TKO
Watch
George Roop 35 0 0 0
Loss
 Cub Swanson Nov 12, 2011
17 1 1 1 R2 Submission
Watch
Ricardo Lamas 9 2 1 1
Win
 Cub Swanson
WEC 52: Faber vs. Mizugaki
Nov 11, 2010
83 4 0 0 R3 Decision - Split
Mackens Semerzier 65 3 1 3
Loss
 Cub Swanson
WEC 50: Cruz vs. Benavidez
Aug 18, 2010
27 0 0 0 R3 Decision - Unanimous
Chad Mendes 17 8 0 4
Win
 Cub Swanson
WEC 44: Brown vs. Aldo
Nov 18, 2009
49 3 1 0 R3 Submission
John Franchi 38 4 0 1
Loss
 Jose Aldo
WEC 41: Brown vs. Faber 2
Jun 7, 2009
2 0 0 0 R1 KO/TKO
Cub Swanson 0 0 0 0
Win
 Cub Swanson
WEC 37: Torres vs. Tapia
Dec 3, 2008
42 3 1 4 R3 Decision - Unanimous
Hiroyuki Takaya 39 2 0 1
Loss
 Jens Pulver
WEC 31: Faber vs. Curran
Dec 12, 2007
0 0 1 0 R1 Submission
Cub Swanson 0 0 0 0
Win
 Cub Swanson
WEC 28: Faber vs. Farrar
Jun 3, 2007
36 2 4 4 R3 Decision - Unanimous
Micah Miller 14 3 2 5
Win
 Cub Swanson
WEC 26: Condit vs. Alessio
Mar 24, 2007
1 0 2 0 R1 Submission
Tommy Lee 0 1 0 0
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Biography

TRAINING:  Every day is different

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started training in 2003 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 UFC? A dream come true

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.

•    Four wins by submission, 11 by KO

•    On five fight winning streak

•    Pro since 2004

•    Defeated Charlie Valencia and Shannon Gugerty in pre-WEC bouts

•    Won WEC Fight of the Night awards against Takaya, Franchi, and Semerzier

Career

Trained With

Donald Cerrone
Donald Cerrone
22-6-0, 1NC
( W-L-D )
Clay Guida
Clay Guida
30-11-0
( W-L-D )

Key Opponents

Ricardo Lamas
Ricardo Lamas
13-3-0
( W-L-D )
Mackens Semerzier
Mackens Semerzier
8-4-0, 1NC
( W-L-D )

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