Cub Swanson losses
Over 22 years as a professional, Cub Swanson has compiled a 31-14 (19) record, fighting across two weight classes. He has 14 losses against 13 different opponents.
14. Cub Swanson loses to Andre Fili via split decision
On June 29, 2024 Cub Swanson faced Andre Fili in a featherweight bout. Swanson was 40 years old with a record of 29-13, and Fili was 34 with a record of 23-11. Swanson was coming off a win, while Fili was coming off a loss. Swanson lost via split decision. Went the distance with Fili.
13. Cub Swanson loses to Jonathan Martinez via KO
On October 15, 2022 Cub Swanson faced Jonathan Martinez in a bantamweight bout. Swanson was 38 years old with a record of 28-12, and Martinez was 28 with a record of 16-4. Swanson was coming off a win and Martinez was on a 3-fight winning streak. Martinez stopped Swanson via TKO in the 2nd round.
12. Cub Swanson loses to Giga Chikadze via KO
On May 1, 2021 Cub Swanson faced Giga Chikadze in a featherweight bout. Swanson was 37 years old with a record of 27-11, and Chikadze was 32 with a record of 12-2. Swanson was on a 2-fight winning streak and Chikadze was on a 7-fight winning streak. Chikadze stopped Swanson via TKO in the 1st round.
11. Cub Swanson loses to Shane Burgos via split decision
On May 4, 2019 Cub Swanson faced Shane Burgos in a featherweight bout. Swanson was 35 years old with a record of 25-10, and Burgos was 28 with a record of 11-1. Swanson was on a 3-fight losing streak, while Burgos was coming off a win. Swanson lost via split decision. Went the distance with Burgos.
10. Cub Swanson loses to Renato Moicano via KO
On August 4, 2018 Cub Swanson faced Renato Moicano in a featherweight bout. Swanson was 34 years old with a record of 25-9, and Moicano was 29 with a record of 12-1-1. Swanson was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Moicano was coming off a win. Moicano submitted Swanson via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.
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.
8. Cub Swanson loses to Brian Ortega via KO
On December 9, 2017 Cub Swanson faced Brian Ortega in a featherweight bout. Swanson was 34 years old with a record of 25-7, and Ortega was 26 with a record of 12-0. Swanson was on a 4-fight winning streak and Ortega was on an undefeated 4-fight winning streak. Ortega submitted Swanson via guillotine choke in the 2nd round.
7. Cub Swanson loses to Max Holloway via KO
On April 18, 2015 Cub Swanson faced Max Holloway in a featherweight bout. Swanson was 31 years old with a record of 21-6, and Holloway was 23 with a record of 12-3. Swanson was coming off a loss, while Holloway was on a 5-fight winning streak. Holloway submitted Swanson via guillotine choke in the 3rd round.
6. 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.
5. Cub Swanson loses to Ricardo Lamas via KO
On November 12, 2011 Cub Swanson faced Ricardo Lamas in a featherweight bout. Swanson was 28 years old with a record of 15-4, and Lamas was 29 with a record of 10-2. Both Swanson and Lamas were coming off a win. Lamas submitted Swanson via arm-triangle choke in the 2nd round.
4. Cub Swanson loses to Chad Mendes via unanimous decision
On August 18, 2010 Cub Swanson faced Chad Mendes in a featherweight bout. Swanson was 26 years old with a record of 14-3, and Mendes was 25 with a record of 7-0. Swanson was coming off a win and Mendes was on an undefeated 7-fight winning streak. Swanson lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Mendes.
3. Cub Swanson loses to José Aldo via KO in 8 seconds
On June 7, 2009 Cub Swanson faced José Aldo in a featherweight bout. Swanson was 25 years old with a record of 13-2, and Aldo was 22 with a record of 14-1. Swanson was on a 2-fight winning streak and Aldo was on a 7-fight winning streak. Aldo stopped Swanson via TKO in the 1st round.
2. Cub Swanson loses to Jens Pulver via KO in 35 seconds
On December 12, 2007 Cub Swanson faced Jens Pulver in a featherweight bout. Swanson was 24 years old with a record of 11-1, and Pulver was 33 with a record of 21-8-1. Swanson was on a 11-fight winning streak, while Pulver was on a 2-fight losing streak. Pulver submitted Swanson via anaconda choke in the 1st round.
1. Cub Swanson loses to Shannon Gugerty via KO in 15 seconds
On July 25, 2004 Cub Swanson faced Shannon Gugerty in a featherweight bout. Swanson was 20 years old with a record of 0-0, and Gugerty was 22 with a record of 0-0. Gugerty submitted Swanson via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.