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Cub Swanson Has A Workout With Champion Boxing Timothy Bradley

These are some intense workouts and Swanson really shows his athleticism and stamina in this segment.  Cannot wait to see him fight at UFC 162.  He is knocking on the door of a title shot and an impressive win over Dennis Siver will make him even more difficult to ignore. Dustin Poirier vs Erick Koch confirmed for UFC 164 Cub Swanson on the cover of fight magazine
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Jon Jones And Alexander Gustafsson Have A Faceoff

Really hope the UFC makes this fight but I wouldn’t mind seeing him face Lyoto Machida while Jones is healing up.  Winner of that would solidify himself as the number one contender in the light heavyweight division. Jon Jones and manager hang with Fedor in Russia Cub Swanson 1 Alexander Gustafsson 0
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Renewing the Passion

Check out Xplode Fight Series Unless your name is Brock Lesnar or Kimbo Slice, you need to begin your career at the very bottom of the MMA ladder.  Only hardcore fans really know what 'local MMA' looks like.  I'd estimate about 90% of MMA ‘fans’ only know what the UFC is.  I’ve said many times that MMA is a novelty sport for many fans and I stick...
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May 10, 2013  |  Discuss

Cub Swanson On The Cover Of Fight Magazine

UFC featherweight contender and owner of a four fight wining streak, Cub Swanson, graces the cover of Fight Magazine this month.  Happy that Cub is starting to get the recognition he deserves.  He will be fighting at UFC 162 against Dennis Siver and with a win it will be tough denying him a title shot, but at the very least he should get a number one contender fight.  Still he...
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May 07, 2013  |  Discuss

Cub Swanson Goes To Coachella

UFC featherweight contender Cub Swanson hit up the very popular music festival Coachella this weekend.  Cub is on a roll and is looking to continue his winning ways when he faces Dennis Siver at UFC 162. Chuck Liddell hits Coachella Jade Bryce had a good weekend
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April 22, 2013  |  Discuss

Cub Swanson And Boxer Timothy Bradley Run A PE Class

UFC featherweight Cub Swanson and boxing champion Tim Bradley take over the Physical Education class at James Workman Middle School for the day.  The two train together and it shows as Swanson’s striking has looked excellent in his last several fights.  Think they put these kids through a grueling fighter workout full of box squats and hill sprints? Cub Swanson signs 5 fight...
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April 11, 2013  |  Discuss

Featherweight Contender Cub Swanson Signs New Five Fight Deal With UFC

  Great to see UFC featherweight Cub Swanson get a five fight deal done with the UFC since he very much deserves it.  He will be facing Dennis Siver next at UFC 162 and if he wins there should be looking at a number one contender fight if not a title shot.  Cub shared the news via his twitter page. UFC on FOX 7 Media Call Cub Swanson 1 Alexander Gustafsson 0
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April 09, 2013  |  Discuss

Pat Curran Wins Via First Round Guillotine Choke, Retains Title

Bellator featherweight champ Pat Curran defended his belt for the second time Thursday night beating tournament 7 winner Shahbulat Shamhalaev via a first round guillotine choke.  Curran is 9-1 since joining Bellator but he did not impress UFC featherweight contender Cub Swanson as Cub tweeted Hard to know how good some of these fighters are when they are not competing in the UFC...
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April 05, 2013  |  Discuss

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Cub Swanson tweeted this great picture of himself in front of Alexander Gustafsson’s jeans ad… #TeamSwansonallday Cub Swanson In Sweden Alexander Gustafsson Interview
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April 05, 2013  |  Discuss

Cub Swanson In Sweden

Cub Swanson will be doing the pre weigh in fan Q & A along side Tom Watson in Sweden this Friday.  Nice to see Cub get the treatment and recognition he deserves.  Guy is on a roll right now and could be looking at a title shot soon if he can get a win at UFC 162 against Dennis Siver. Two big featherweight bouts booked for UFC 162 Tom Watson Video Blog
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April 02, 2013  |  Discuss

Two Big Featherweight Bouts Booked For UFC 162

Two big fights have been added to UFC 162 which will take place on July 6th in Las Vegas.  Former lightweight champ Frankie Edgar will face Brazilian stand out Charles Oliveira and #5 ranked Cub Swanson will take on #6 ranked Dennis Siver in a bout that was scheduled to take place in February until Siver had to pull out with an injury.  This is a big card for the featherweights...
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March 30, 2013  |  Discuss

Edgar vs. Oliveira and Swanson vs. Siver announced for UFC 162

The UFC announced two featherweight bouts which could have direct implications on the future of the division. Former UFC Lightweight Champion and featherweight contender Frankie Edgar (15-4-0) returns to the cage against submission ace Charles Oliveira (16-3-1) and Cub Swanson. Edgar is on a misleading three fight losing skid where all three bouts were narrow decision losses. Most...
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March 28, 2013  |  Discuss

News: Edgar/Oliveira and Swanson/Siver Booked For UFC 162 In Las Vegas

Two outstanding featherweight bouts have been added to the recently announced UFC 162 card in Las Vegas. Former lightweight champ Frankie Edgar will meet Charles Oliveira and Cub Swanson will battle Dennis Siver. The UFC announced the match-up earlier today on twitter.  Frankie Edgar is coming off a unanimous decision loss to featherweight champ Jose Aldo back at UFC 153 in Brazil...
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March 28, 2013  |  Discuss

Dennis Siver Faces Cub Swanson at UFC 162

Cub Swanson and Frankie Edgar will both be competing at UFC 162. Unfortunately for fight fans, they won’t be facing each other. Interesting… Instead, Edgar battles Charles Oliveira and Swanson will stand opposite Dennis Siver (pictured). Swanson and Siver were supposed to square off at UFC on FUEL TV 7, but Siver was forced to withdraw from the scrap with an undisclosed injury...
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March 28, 2013  |  Discuss

Frankie Edgar Shows Off His Magazine Cover

Former UFC lightweight champion Frankie Edgar shows off being on the cover of Gracie Mag.  Be interesting to see who The Answer is matched up with next. Frankie Edgar wants fight with Cub Swanson or Dennis Siver Frankie  Edgar fan friendly
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March 20, 2013  |  Discuss

Ricardo Lamas vs. Chan Sung Jung booked for UFC 162 in Las Vegas

A big bout has been booked in the featherweight division, as Ricardo Lamas will take on Chan Sung Jung in what could be a potential number one contender fight at UFC 162. UFC officials announced the match-up on Wednesday evening. Lamas (13-2) is currently riding a four-fight winning streak, most recently he picked up a TKO victory over Erik Koch at UFC on FOX 6. Other victories during...
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March 13, 2013  |  Discuss

Chris Leben Interview On Inside MMA

The always exciting Chris Leben goes on Inside MMA to talk about his career and next fight.  Takes a bit of a shot at Greg Jackson and his TUF 1 cast member Diego Sanchez.  He got the attention of another Jackson fighter Cub Swanson as he responded to Leben’s interview via twitter. Can’t argue that Diego wasn’t the usual super aggressive fighter that we are accustom to seeing...
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March 09, 2013  |  Discuss

Dana White UFC 157 Video Blog 1

Check out behind the scenes footage of the last event in London.  It’s always nice when Dana puts out a few of these per fight but still a great blog.  Shout out to Intravid for the find. UFC on Fuel 7 Cub Swanson UFC on Fuel & Judging
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February 23, 2013  |  Discuss

The Two Sheds Review: UFC Barao vs McDonald

It’s catch-up time kiddies! A bout of man flu (get well soon messages to the usual address) means that I’m a few days behind as far as last weekend’s big events are concerned.So let’s try to rectify this situation by going back to this past Saturday night and the battle of the Interim Bantamweight Championship, shown live on ESPN here in Britain.The show began in the welterweight...
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February 22, 2013  |  Discuss

Frankie Edgar Fan Friendly

Frankie Edgar takes a picture with a fan at the UFC expo this week.  Hard not to love The Answer. Frankie Edgar Wants Cub Swanson on FX or Fuel See all fighter video blogs on Intravid.com
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February 22, 2013  |  Discuss

Frankie Edgar Wants Fight With Cub Swanson Or Dennis Siver Next

Frankie Edgar is staying at featherweight for now at least.  As reported on UFC Tonight Frankie would like to have a five round fight on Fuel or FX against last weeks big winner Cub Swanson and if that is not available then he would like to fight either Swanson or Dennis Siver at UFC 160 in May.  This would mark Edgar’s first non title fight since December of 2009, a very impressive...
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February 20, 2013  |  Discuss

News: Frankie Edgar Interested In Match-ups With Cub Swanson Or Dennis Siver

Less than two weeks removed from his featherweight title fight loss to Jose Aldo, Frankie Edgar is already considering his next opponent. Rather than taking an extended period of time away from the sport, “The Answer” is looking to get back in the win column and work his way towards another title shot.  Fuel TV correspondent Ariel Helwani revealed on last night’s edition of...
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February 20, 2013  |  Discuss

UFC On Fuel TV 7 results and takeaways

Another Saturday afternoon has passed and with it has passed another UFC event. With a somewhat strange airtime of 3:30 in the afternoon, the UFC still managed another successful event in the United Kingdom.
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February 19, 2013  |  Discuss

What's next for the stars of UFC on Fuel TV 7?

With another edition of UFC on Fuel in the books its our job to take a look at the starring cast of this event and come up with some new opponents for the big winners, and even some of the losers. Take a gander below to see who we believe these 10 fighters should fight next.  • Tom Watson "Kong" collected $100,000 worth of fight bonuses after inflicting the 'Watson...
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February 17, 2013  |  Discuss

Playing Matchmaker: 5 Fights To Make After UFC on Fuel TV 7

The UFC returned to London on Saturday night for another great night of fights that featured several exciting bouts that surely sent the crowd home satisfied. With several Brits picking up impressive wins and a couple of underdogs managing to beat the odds, there are some interesting prospective bouts to discuss in this edition of ‘Playing Matchmaker’.  Here are the fights...
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February 17, 2013  |  Discuss
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