Kevin Luke "Cub" Swanson[10] (born November 2, 1983) is an American professional mixed martial artist.

A professional since 2004, Swanson holds the record for the most post-fight bonus awards in UFC Featherweight division history with eleven.

In his combined UFC and WEC tenure he has been awarded with post-fight honors a total of fifteen times.

[12] Because of his mother's heavy grieving and subsequent drug addiction, Swanson and his siblings were then adopted and raised by their father's cousin.

[14][12] He and his oldest brother Steve excelled in soccer, winning the majority of the AYSO tournaments they attended in their age divisions.

[12] Eventually, when Swanson was 14, his adoptive parents divorced and he returned to his mother who at the time had recovered from the addiction.

[13] Swanson then attended Cathedral City High School, along with future boxer Timothy Bradley.

At the age of 19, Swanson started working for United Cerebral Palsy, where he helped children with disabilities.

On his WEC debut on March 24, 2007, Swanson submitted Tommy Lee by guillotine choke.

The fight only lasted 35 seconds and marked the end of Swanson's eleven-fight winning streak.

[29] Swanson was expected to face Erik Koch on March 3, 2011, at UFC Live: Sanchez vs.

[33] After just over a year out of action, Swanson returned to face Ricardo Lamas on November 12 at UFC on Fox 1.

[37] Swanson won the fight via TKO in the second round, earning him Knockout of the Night bonus.

[41] Swanson was expected to face Dennis Siver on February 16, 2013, at UFC on Fuel TV: Barão vs.

Swanson's bout with Dennis Siver was rescheduled for July 6, 2013, at UFC 162, as the first fight of his new five-fight contract.

Referee John McCarthy paused the fight shortly but no points are deducted from Swanson.

[66] "I knew he (Choi) deserved the hype," said Swanson during the post-fight interview, "but he made a mistake calling me out.

[79] The fight with Ortega also marked the last bout of his contract and albeit taking offers from a variety of promotions, he decided to re-sign with the UFC due to consistent drug testing by USADA.

[80][81] Swanson faced Frankie Edgar in a rematch on April 21, 2018, at UFC Fight Night 128.

[88] The days leading to the bout saw a media clash between the fighters, as Swanson claimed several Brazilian jiu-jitsu gyms had refused him entry after learning he was going to fight a member of the Gracie family, to which Gracie answered supporting those views and criticizing Swanson's work ethic.

[97] Swanson was briefly linked to a bout against Gavin Tucker on May 1, 2021, at UFC on ESPN: Reyes vs.

[98] However, Tucker was tabbed as a short notice replacement to face Dan Ige at UFC Fight Night: Edwards vs. Muhammad instead.

[101] Swanson faced Darren Elkins on December 18, 2021, at UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs.

[118] MMA junkie reported "Swanson is a man who will give you a gritty, exciting fight".

[123][121] Swanson often sets up with a left hook, then follow up with a ducking roundhouse kick to the head.

In other cases, Swanson would throw a single ducking roundhouse kick with no set up, like in his fight with Ross Pearson and Doo Ho Choi.

[123] In his fight with Doo Ho Choi and Dennis Siver, Swanson escaped from inferior positions.

Swanson stated on his UFC profile that Superman double wrist lock is his favorite move.

His typical workout routine involves striking in the morning and cardio exercises in the afternoon.

[131] "As a native of Southern California," remarked Swanson on the UFC website, "I look forward to bringing this community, which is both near and dear to my heart, a myriad of amazing amenities and programs to help them TRAIN different and live a healthier lifestyle.