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 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 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Cub Swanson loses to Frankie Edgar via KO
On November 22, 2014 Cub Swanson faced Frankie Edgar in a featherweight bout. Swanson was 31 years old with a record of 21-5, and Edgar was 33 with a record of 17-4-1. Swanson was on a 6-fight winning streak and Edgar was on a 2-fight winning streak. Edgar submitted Swanson via neck crank in the 5th round.
6. Cub Swanson KOs Charles Oliveira
On September 22, 2012 Cub Swanson faced Charles Oliveira in a featherweight bout. Swanson was 28 years old with a record of 17-5, and Oliveira was 22 with a record of 16-2. Both Swanson and Oliveira were on a 2-fight winning streak. Swanson stopped Charles Oliveira via KO in the 1st round.