Featherweight#16 RankedACTIVE

Cub Swanson

30-14

1 Win Streak

Age

Height

5'8"

Weight

146 lbs

Reach

70"

Avg Fight Time

11:41

Gym

Joel Diaz Boxing

UFC Record

15-10(25 bouts)

Wins By

7 KO 0 Sub 8 Dec

Losses By

2 KO 5 Sub 3 Dec

Wins by Rd

R1 2R2 3R3 8R5 2

Last 5

WWLWL

Finish Rate

60%

Bonuses

Style

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Location

Palm Springs, United States

Next Fight2026-04-11

vs Nate Landwehr

Opponent Last Bout

L - Morgan CharriereKO/TKOR3 0:27· Punch to Head At Distance

Fight History

WIN

vs Billy Quarantillo

UFC Fight Night: Covington vs. Buckley· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Punch to Head At Distance

R3 1:36

KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R3 1:36

WIN

vs Hakeem Dawodu

UFC Fight Night: Luque vs. Dos Anjos· 2025-09-27

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

LOSS

vs Jonathan Martinez

UFC Fight Night: Grasso vs. Araujo· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Kick to Leg At Distance

R2 4:19

KO/TKOKick to Leg At Distance·R2 4:19

WIN

vs Darren Elkins

UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Daukaus· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Punches to Head At Distance

R1 2:12

KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R1 2:12

LOSS

vs Giga Chikadze

UFC Fight Night: Reyes vs. Prochazka· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Kick to Body At Distance

R1 1:03

KO/TKOKick to Body At Distance·R1 1:03

WIN

vs Kron Gracie

UFC Fight Night: Joanna vs. Waterson· 2025-09-27

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

LOSS

vs Shane Burgos

UFC Fight Night: Iaquinta vs. Cowboy· 2025-09-27

Decision - Split

R3 5:00

Decision - Split·R3 5:00

LOSS

vs Frankie Edgar

UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs. Lee· 2025-09-27

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

LOSS

vs Brian Ortega

UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs. Ortega· 2025-09-27

Submission

Guillotine Choke Standing

R2 3:22

SubmissionGuillotine Choke Standing·R2 3:22

WIN

vs Artem Lobov

UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs. Lobov· 2025-09-27

Decision - Unanimous

R5 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00

WIN

vs Tatsuya Kawajiri

UFC Fight Night: Rodriguez vs. Caceres· 2025-09-27

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

LOSS

vs Frankie Edgar

UFC Fight Night: Edgar vs Swanson· 2025-09-27

Submission

Neck Crank From Back Control

R5 4:56

SubmissionNeck Crank From Back Control·R5 4:56

WIN

vs Jeremy Stephens

UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs Stephens· 2025-09-27

Decision - Unanimous

R5 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00

LOSS

vs Andre Fili

UFC 303: Pereira vs. Prochazka 2· 2024-06-29

Decision - Split

R3 5:00

Decision - Split·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Daniel Pineda

UFC 256: Figueiredo vs. Moreno· 2020-12-12

KO/TKO

Punch to Head At Distance

R2 1:52

KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R2 1:52

LOSS

vs Renato Moicano

UFC 227: Dillashaw vs. Garbrandt 2· 2018-08-04

Submission

Rear Naked Choke

R1 4:15

SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R1 4:15

WIN

vs Dooho Choi

UFC 206: Holloway vs. Pettis· 2016-12-10

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Dennis Siver

UFC 162: Silva vs Weidman· 2013-07-06

KO/TKO

Punches to Head At Distance

R3 2:24

KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R3 2:24

WIN

vs Ross Pearson

UFC on FX: Maynard vs Guida· 2013-05-18

KO/TKO

Punch to Head In Clinch

R2 4:14

KO/TKOPunch to Head In Clinch·R2 4:14

WIN

vs Dustin Poirier

UFC on FUEL TV: Barao vs McDonald· 2013-03-02

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Charles Oliveira

UFC 152: Jones vs Belfort· 2012-09-22

KO/TKO

Punch to Head At Distance

R1 2:40

KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 2:40

WIN

vs Hacran Dias

UFC on FOX: Teixeira vs Evans

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

LOSS

vs Ricardo Lamas

UFC on FOX: Velasquez vs Dos Santos

Submission

Arm Triangle From Side Control

R2 2:16

SubmissionArm Triangle From Side Control·R2 2:16

LOSS

vs Max Holloway

UFC on FOX: Machida vs Rockhold

Submission

Guillotine Choke After Drop to Ground

R3 3:58

SubmissionGuillotine Choke After Drop to Ground·R3 3:58

WIN

vs George Roop

UFC on FOX: Evans vs Davis

KO/TKO

Punch to Head At Distance

R2 2:22

KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R2 2:22

Fighter Archetype

Technical Striker

Counter Striker

Why This Archetype

This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.

Striking

4.8/min

Grappling

1.01 TD

Defense

59%

⚖️Cub adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies

🧬Competent across all ranges — 51% striking and 50% TD accuracy

📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against

Technique DNA

Striking Foundation

15 rounds of fight film analyzed

🎯

Signature Technique

Leg Kicks

Core of offensive identity

Dominant Level+72% vs div avg

73%

Of striking volume

Mastery Progress

Primary Arsenal

High Importance

Knees

73%of arsenal

0%100%

Medium Importance

Head Kicks

60%of arsenal

0%100%

Supporting Techniques

🥊Head/Hand

Jabs

47%

⭐Other

Damage Events

47%

Counters

47%

Common Combinations

Distance → Clinch

4× detected

Clinch → Takedown

4× detected

Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data

Striking Pattern Analysis

◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Leg Kicks (73%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (146%) of offensive output.
◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 300% of offense - limited but refined.
▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.

Finish Techniques

Striking Finishes

100% of career finishes

Submission Finishes

0% of career finishes

⚡ Knockout Arsenal (3 techniques)

Punch to Head At Distance

57% of KOs

Punches to Head At Distance

29% of KOs

Punch to Head In Clinch

14% of KOs

Finish Pattern Analysis

⚡⚡ Striking finisher: 100% of career finishes via knockout/TKO. Devastating striking power and end-game precision.
🎯🎯 Signature KO: Punch to Head At Distance (4x, 57% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.

Fighter Skills Radar

Key Insights

🥊

Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.

⚠️

Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (16/100). Opponents exploit this.

📈

Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (148% in R3). Outworks opponents.

Striking Profile

Striking Accuracy

51%

Average

Division Rank#16 of 45

0%100%

Striking Defense

59%

Above Avg

Division Rank#10 of 45

0%100%

Range Breakdown

Distance

49% acc83%

Clinch

82% acc10%

Ground

63% acc8%

Striking Differential+0.79/min

4.79 landed/min4.00 absorbed/min

4.79

Landed/Min

4.00

Absorbed/Min

0.39

KD Avg

1st Rd Finishes

Sig. Strikes Landed1846

Sig. Strikes Attempted3603

Key Insights

Cub is a distance-first striker, with 81% of output at range.

Uses leg kicks strategically (20%).

Utilizes an effective jab.

Distance-dominant: 83% of output at range with 49% accuracy.

Grappling Profile

TD Accuracy

50%

Average

Division Rank#9 of 45

0%100%

TD Defense

64%

Above Avg

Division Rank#27 of 45

0%100%

TD Success Rate

21%

Landed

Defended

Total

1.01

TD / 15min

0.39

Sub / 15min

TD Landed

TD Attempted

Extended Grappling

Clinch Takedowns

Landed

Attempted

52%

Accuracy

Submission Timing

2 total attempts

Early Hunter

50%

Key Insights

4 career submission wins.

Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — consistent threat.

Offensive vs Defensive Balance

Damage Exchange

Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight

Dealt

3,216

1.49

Ratio

Absorbed

2,160

Chin Rating

Good

KD Exchange

20/8

KD Recovery

Pace & Momentum

Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends

Engagement Score

30.9

Moderate

Strikes/Min

5.6

Standing %

93%

R3 vs R1 Output

148%

Strong Finisher

Key Insights

🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.

⚙️ High engagement score (30.9) - maintains relentless pace.

📈 Improves dramatically in late rounds - R3 output 148% of R1.

Round-by-Round Profile

Career average across 25 fights

R1 Control

0:10

R2 Control

0:19

R3 Control

0:45

R1 to Final

+49%

In-Fight Adaptation

Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns

Shifts to headhunting late (+12.8pp in R3).

Target Selection Evolution

Head

+12.8pp

Body

+0.9pp

Leg

-13.7pp

Range Preference Evolution

Ground Shift

+11.6pp

Round Patterns

➡️ Maintains consistent output throughout fight

🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter

Championship Rounds

Based on 3 five-round fights

Rounds 1-3 Avg

24.1

sig strikes / round

Rounds 4-5 Avg

22.7

sig strikes / round

Output Change

94%

R4-5 vs R1-3

Maintains Output

Competitive Profile

Division Rankings

Performance metrics ranked within division

Volume

#17

of 45

🥈 Top 50%

Absorption

#24

of 45

🥉 Mid-range

Accuracy

#16

of 45

🥈 Top 50%

Str Defense

#10

of 45

🥇 Top 25%

Knockdowns

#16

of 45

🥈 Top 50%

Takedowns

#26

of 45

🥉 Mid-range

Submissions

#22

of 45

🥈 Top 50%

Damage Ratio

#20

of 45

🥈 Top 50%

Strength of Schedule

Opponent quality and career progression

Avg Opponent ELO

2954

Elite

Career-wide opponent strength

Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)

/ 8

25% Win Rate

Conclusions Summary

Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights