Coachella Valley native Cub Swanson reflects on 22-year career ahead of final fight

COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) -- Cub Swanson is calling it a career, fighting for the final time after 22 years as a professional mixed martial artist.

"Killer Cub" is 30-14-0 in his UFC career, with 15 of them being dubbed as Fight or Knockout of the Night.

The boss @DanaWhite knows that the UFC is losing a legend in @CubSwanson on Saturday 👏

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— UFC (@ufc) April 9, 2026

The 42-year-old Swanson will face Nate Landwehr Saturday, starting the main card at UFC 327 in Miami, Florida.

This featherweight fight is being viewed by odds-makers as "50-50" with no clear favorite.

ONE FINAL TIME ⏳@CubSwanson vs @NateTheTrain

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— UFC (@ufc) April 9, 2026

Sports Director Blake Arthur caught up with Swanson ahead of this fight, with the Coachella Valley native reflecting on his journey as a fighter and person.

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