Swanson joined that rarified air thanks to his instant classic showdown with South Korea's Doo Ho Choi at UFC 206 in 2016. The fight was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame fight wing in 2022.

Swanson did not throw down his gloves, which is a symbol of retirement in the UFC and MMA. Instead, he walked out of the octagon, leaving many to wonder if he was truly going to step away.

We saw the Cub Swanson of old at UFC Tampa. 3-3 in his last six fights, the UFC fan-favorite reminded the world why he is just that, turning in an epic knockout in a classic East Coast vs. West ...

Cub Swanson saw the inside of many medical facilities during his two decades as a pro fighter. “I’ve probably been to over a hundred different doctors,” Swanson says.