Cub Swanson has been the Pillar of the UFC Featherweight Division for years now. Here's a look at his Incredible Run at 145lbs
Cub Swanson
Swanson has been competing in the UFC Featherweight- 145 pound Division for well over a decade now. He has been inside the octagon with some of the biggest names in the sport.
6 Fight Win Streak Extending From 2012-14
Since the upset loss to Ricardo Lamas, Swanson was on a run and tear through the Division, Although he was the clear #1 contender for the Title fight against Jose Aldo with a 6-Fight Win Streak, Still Swanson was denied the shot. Eventually he had to fight Frankie Edgar in a Title Eliminator. Unfortunately Swanson was submitted at 4:56 of the final round.
Title Quest
During the 6-Fight run Swanson accumulated wins over top future prospects by the likes of Dustin Poirier, Charles Oliveira and Jeremy Stephens
4-Fight Win Streak
Swanson once again was at a prime position for a title shot in 2016, as he was once again riding on a hot 4-Fight Streak and coming off a 5-Rounder win over Artem Lobov. But eventually lost to Brian Ortega as he was submitted in R-2 and since then he has never been in Title picture.
After a Legendary run at the Featherweight Division, Swanson was at the Tail end of his career after losing 4 fights in a row. But Swanson was able to make a comeback after back to back wins against Kron Gracie and KO win over Daniel Pineda, Cub is ready for another run even at the age of 37.
Comeback
Cub Swanson is ready to make his return this weekend to face Giga Chikadze.
Cub Swanson Resume at Featherweight is Absolutely Legendary