Cub Swanson will take his last steps into the Octagon at UFC 327.
Swanson has been knowledgeable fighter since 2004 and made his UFC debut in 2011. The fan-favorite featherweight has battled among the greatest names within the division, however on the age of 42, his profession is coming to an finish.
Swanson’s administration, Bloodline Fight Sports activities Company, confirmed on Instagram that UFC 327 would be the occasion for Swanson.
“Workforce Captain @cubswanson takes his last stroll to the Octagon to finish his legendary profession in Miami!,” his administration firm wrote.
Swanson is 30-14 as knowledgeable and is scheduled to face Nate Landwehr at UFC 327 on April 11 in Miami. Fan-favorite Swanson hasn’t fought since December 2024, when he defeated Billy Quarantillo by third-round knockout. Swanson is 15-10 within the UFC, with notable wins over Dustin Poirier, Charles Oliveira, Jeremy Stevens and Darren Elkins.
Throughout his tenure within the UFC and WEC, Swanson was recognized for placing on thrilling fights and acquired post-fight honors a complete of 15 instances. He’s additionally one of many high fighters who has by no means fought for a title within the WEC or UFC, and though he misplaced essential fights when he got here near profitable the title, he’ll nonetheless go down as a fan favourite.
Cub Swanson hints at retirement after final recreation
After Swanson scored a knockout victory over Billy Quarantillo, he thought this could be his final battle.
Swanson felt it was a great way to exit, however she did not affirm if that was it for her.
“I have been doing it a very long time,” Swanson stated on MMA Junkie Radio in April. “When is sufficient? That is form of the place I’m proper now. … I do know I can nonetheless do it, so I am open to the following battle if it is the suitable one and I am enthusiastic about it. However I have not had any affords. I’ve had affords.[UFC matchmaker]Sean[Shelby]referred to as me to do a battle on quick discover, and now I do not even bear in mind who it was.”
“However I used to be actually consuming a bowl of pozole with my household and I used to be like, ‘Do I need to battle subsequent week? No, I do not need to.'” In the event that they pay me any consideration and provides me a reputation that excites me, I am going to take it. However I am already 60-40 years outdated and at this level I am not preventing anymore. …I attempt to do issues the suitable manner. Even when my final one was my final one, I am okay with that. ”
Now, a while later, Swanson has determined to have another battle, his actual retirement battle, at UFC 327.
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