Best fights of Cub Swanson
Over 22 years as a professional, Cub Swanson has compiled a 31-14 (19) record, fighting across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Cub Swanson KOs Darren Elkins
On December 18, 2021 Cub Swanson faced Darren Elkins in a featherweight bout. Swanson was 38 years old with a record of 27-12, and Elkins was 37 with a record of 26-9. Swanson was coming off a loss, while Elkins was on a 2-fight winning streak. Swanson stopped Darren Elkins via TKO in the 1st round.
2. Cub Swanson defeats Jeremy Stephens
On June 28, 2014 Cub Swanson faced Jeremy Stephens in a featherweight bout. Swanson was 30 years old with a record of 20-5, and Stephens was 28 with a record of 23-9. Swanson was on a 5-fight winning streak and Stephens was on a 3-fight winning streak. Swanson won via unanimous decision.
3. Cub Swanson defeats Dustin Poirier
On February 16, 2013 Cub Swanson faced Dustin Poirier in a featherweight bout. Swanson was 29 years old with a record of 18-5, and Poirier was 24 with a record of 13-2. Swanson was on a 3-fight winning streak and Poirier was coming off a win. Swanson won via unanimous decision.
4. Cub Swanson defeats Hacran Dias
On April 16, 2016 Cub Swanson faced Hacran Dias in a featherweight bout. Swanson was 32 years old with a record of 21-7, and Dias was 31 with a record of 23-3-1. Swanson was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Dias was on a 2-fight winning streak. Swanson won via unanimous decision.
5. Cub Swanson defeats Hakeem Dawodu
On August 12, 2023 Cub Swanson faced Hakeem Dawodu in a featherweight bout. Swanson was 39 years old with a record of 28-13, and Dawodu was 32 with a record of 13-3-1. Both Swanson and Dawodu were coming off a loss. Swanson won via unanimous decision.
6. Cub Swanson defeats Choi Doo-ho
On December 10, 2016 Cub Swanson faced Choi Doo-ho in a featherweight bout. Swanson was 33 years old with a record of 23-7, and Doo-ho was 25 with a record of 14-1. Swanson was on a 2-fight winning streak and Doo-ho was on a 12-fight winning streak. Swanson won via unanimous decision.
7. Cub Swanson defeats Kron Gracie
On October 12, 2019 Cub Swanson faced Kron Gracie in a featherweight bout. Swanson was 35 years old with a record of 25-11, and Gracie was 31 with a record of 5-0. Swanson was on a 4-fight losing streak, while Gracie was on an undefeated 5-fight winning streak. Swanson won via unanimous decision.
8. Cub Swanson defeats Tatsuya Kawajiri
On August 6, 2016 Cub Swanson faced Tatsuya Kawajiri in a featherweight bout. Swanson was 32 years old with a record of 22-7, and Kawajiri was 38 with a record of 35-9-2. Swanson was coming off a win, while Kawajiri was coming off a loss. Swanson won via unanimous decision.
9. Cub Swanson loses to Frankie Edgar in their 2nd fight via unanimous decision
On April 21, 2018 Cub Swanson faced Frankie Edgar in a featherweight bout. It was their second meeting. Swanson was 34 years old with a record of 25-8, and Edgar was 36 with a record of 22-6-1. Both Swanson and Edgar were coming off a loss. Swanson lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Edgar.
10. Cub Swanson KOs Dennis Siver
On July 6, 2013 Cub Swanson faced Dennis Siver in a featherweight bout. Swanson was 29 years old with a record of 19-5, and Siver was 34 with a record of 21-8. Swanson was on a 4-fight winning streak and Siver was on a 2-fight winning streak. Swanson stopped Dennis Siver via KO in the 3rd round.