Cub Swanson never doubted that he would be back.
When the longtime featherweight contender tore his ACL and MCL at a grappling tournament in December 2019, it was a devastating blow, but he knew he would be back better than ever. He set a goal to be competing in the Octagon within a year and a year later, nearly to the day, he will face Daniel Pineda at UFC 256.
Swanson’s knee rehab also forced the 37-year-old fan favorite to work on his mind. Subsequently, the journey back has helped Swanson become what he believes to be the best version of “Killer Cub” that we’ve ever seen.