| Cub Swanson | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 2, 1983 Palm Springs, California, United States |
| Other names | "Cub","El del Big Johnson jediondo" |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) |
| Weight | 145 lb (66 kg; 10.4 st) |
| Division | Featherweight |
| Style | Kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu |
| Fighting out of | Palm Springs, California |
| Team | Jackson's Submission Fighting |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 20 |
| Wins | 15 |
| By knockout | 4 |
| By submission | 7 |
| By decision | 4 |
| Losses | 5 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| By submission | 3 |
| By decision | 1 |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Kevin Luke Swanson (born November 2, 1983) is an American mixed martial artist (MMA).[1] He is currently signed as a featherweight with the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
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Swanson made his WEC debut on March 24, 2007 with a victory over Tommy Lee by guillotine choke. He has also defeated Micah Miller. Following an eleven fight winning streak, Swanson lost to former UFC champion Jens Pulver, who was making his WEC debut. Swanson was forced to tap out at just 0:35 of round one due to a guillotine choke after attempting a single leg take down.
Swanson defeated Hiroyuki Takaya via unanimous decision in a bout that earned Fight of the Night honors at WEC 37.
Swanson was scheduled to fight Diego Nunes on the undercard at WEC 40, but Nunes was forced to withdraw from the fight just days before the bout because of a hand injury. Swanson lost to Jose Aldo by technical knock out via flying knees 8 seconds into the first round at WEC 41 on June 7, 2009.
Swanson defeated John Franchi on November 18, 2009 at WEC 44,[2] winning Fight of the Night honors.[3] In his bout against Franchi, Swanson broke both of his hands.
Swanson was scheduled to face WEC newcomer Chan Sung Jung,[4] but Swanson was forced from the card with an injury. He would be replaced by Leonard Garcia.[5]
Swanson faced Chad Mendes on August 18, 2010 at WEC 50.[6] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.
Swanson defeated Mackens Semerzier via split decision on November 11, 2010 at WEC 52. The bout was an exciting back and forth affair that earned Fight of the Night honors.
On October 28, 2010, World Extreme Cagefighting merged with the Ultimate Fighting Championship. As part of the merger, all WEC fighters were transferred to the UFC.[7]
Swanson was expected to face Erik Koch on March 3, 2011 at UFC Live: Sanchez vs. Kampmann.[8] However, Swanson was forced out ouf the bout with an injury.[9]
Swanson/Koch was expected to take place on July 2, 2011 at UFC 132.[10] However, Swanson was forced out of the bout with another injury.[11]
After just over a year out of action, Swanson returned to face Ricardo Lamas on November 12, 2011 at UFC on Fox 1.[12] He lost the fight via submission (arm triangle choke) in the second round.
Swanson is expected to face George Roop on January 28, 2012 at UFC on Fox 2.[13]
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 20 matches | 15 wins | 5 losses |
| By knockout | 4 | 1 |
| By submission | 7 | 3 |
| By decision | 4 | 1 |
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 15–5 | Ricardo Lamas | Submission (arm triangle choke) | UFC on Fox: Velasquez vs. Dos Santos | November 12, 2011 | 2 | 2:16 | Anaheim, California, United States | |
| Win | 15–4 | Mackens Semerzier | Decision (split) | WEC 52 | November 11, 2010 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Fight of the Night. |
| Loss | 14–4 | Chad Mendes | Decision (unanimous) | WEC 50 | August 18, 2010 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 14–3 | John Franchi | Submission (guillotine choke) | WEC 44 | November 18, 2009 | 3 | 4:50 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Fight of the Night. |
| Loss | 13–3 | Jose Aldo | TKO (flying knee and punches) | WEC 41 | June 7, 2009 | 1 | 0:08 | Sacramento, California, United States | WEC Featherweight title eliminator. |
| Win | 13–2 | Hiroyuki Takaya | Decision (unanimous) | WEC 37 | December 3, 2008 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Fight of the Night. |
| Win | 12–2 | Donny Walker | Submission (rear naked choke) | IFBL: Fight Night 11 | December 23, 2007 | 3 | 1:24 | Niles, Ohio, United States | |
| Loss | 11–2 | Jens Pulver | Submission (guillotine choke) | WEC 31 | December 12, 2007 | 1 | 0:35 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 11–1 | Micah Miller | Decision (unanimous) | WEC 28 | June 3, 2007 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 10–1 | Tommy Lee | Submission (guillotine choke) | WEC 26 | March 24, 2007 | 1 | 3:17 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | WEC Debut. |
| Win | 9–1 | Chuck Kim | KO | Battle In Bakersfield | November 17, 2006 | 1 | 4:51 | Bakersfield, California, United States | |
| Win | 8–1 | Charlie Valencia | TKO (punches) | King of the Cage: BOOYAA | October 13, 2006 | 1 | 4:52 | San Jacinto, California, United States | |
| Win | 7–1 | Richard Montano | Decision | King of the Cage: Rapid Fire | August 4, 2006 | 2 | 5:00 | San Jacinto, California, United States | |
| Win | 6–1 | Shannon Gugerty | TKO (punches) | TC 13: Anarchy | March 11, 2006 | N/A | N/A | Del Mar, California, United States | |
| Win | 5–1 | Fernando Arreola | Submission | King of the Cage: Final Conflict | December 2, 2005 | 1 | 3:21 | San Jacinto, California, United States | |
| Win | 4–1 | Mike Corey | TKO (cut) | King of the Cage: Flash Point | September 23, 2005 | 2 | 2:42 | San Jacinto, California, United States | |
| Win | 3–1 | Armando Sanchez | Submission (strikes) | King of the Cage: Prime Time | August 5, 2005 | 1 | 1:59 | San Jacinto, California, United States | |
| Win | 2–1 | Martin Bautista | Submission (rear naked choke) | Total Combat 7 | January 29, 2005 | 2 | Tijuana, Mexico | ||
| Win | 1–1 | Joe Morales | Submission (strikes) | Total Combat 6 | October 24, 2004 | 1 | 2:28 | Tijuana, Mexico | |
| Loss | 0–1 | Shannon Gugerty | Submission (rear naked choke) | Total Combat 4 | July 25, 2004 | 1 | 0:15 | Tijuana, Mexico |