Biography
Since 2004, the American fighter Swanson's fighter performs in the light weight categories under the flags of the UFC organization. As a member of the Jackson's team, a recognized Master Judo and Jiu-Jitsu received awards "Battle of the evening" and a number of prizes for the best knockouts.Childhood and youth
The biography of Fighter Kevin Luca Cabab Swanson began on February 11, 1983, from the moment of birth in Palm Springs in the US-Mexican-Swedish family. He became the fourth child of California inhabitants with a middle taste and now continues to experience the problems with whom I had to face in childhood.
The fact is that when Kevin was barely 3 months old, his father died from melanoma, and his mother, from grief driving into depression, sent siblings to his brother and sister.
The family where young Swanson was brought up was religious, so the early years of Athlete passed among the crosses and altars. Relatives taught him themselves, considering an optional school education, so there was time for games and visiting the sports sections.
In 1987, Kabeda fell into a football team and began to dream of a professional career, winning in most amateur games. And then there were membership in American Youth Soccer Organization, participation in youth championships and the desire to become a student in the future and perform in one of the university leagues.
This was not destined to happen, because problems began in the house of relatives. Due to some little things, Aunt and Uncle Boy divorced. He had to return to the mother, who was treated from drug addiction, and together with the brothers Steve and Aaron, to make a living.
The only advantage of the move was that the car went to school and became a classmate Timothy Bradley, who became famous as a boxer. Friendship between guys led to the fact that they became members of the street gang, and at the age of 17, Swanson went to prison as a thief.
After 2 years, freed from the conclusion, he was under the supervision of the police and by order of Sheriff became an employee of a social service for children. During this period, the hobby came to the simulators and Brazilian jiu-jitsu, thanks to which Kevin was extended and decided to make a mixed struggle.
Personal life
In the personal life of Hub, Swanson is not at all like a thunderstorm of octagon and madly loves his wife Canda Perez, the daughter of Royal Rae and two sons. In "Instagram" often appear photos that demonstrate full family happiness, and the fighter hopes that his genus in the future will be replenished with some other children.Martial arts
Exit to the professional arena contributed to the acquaintance with Joe Stevenson, who was the owner of a number of titles and the winner of the Ultimate Fighter tournament 2. Under his beginning, Svonson, who had an increase in 170 cm, scored weight and muscle mass and reached 65 kg.
In mid-2004, Hub his debut in MMA-duel, but lost to Shannon Gaheti fighter at the Total Combat series competitions. Then there were seven successful battles, including a rematch, ended with knockout, as well as the first half-life fight in San Jasinto, USA.
In March 2007, the Hub first performed under the flag of the World Extreme Cagefighting organization, which was engaged in mixed martial arts, and then joined UFC. Here he received solid fees and improved technical techniques, defeating such terrible rivals as Donnie Walker and Tommy Lee.
Embed from getty imagesDuring this period of active speeches, Swanson won the prizes of the "Fight of the evening", one of which was awarded for a fight with a young American John Frencie. Applying a dangerous suffocating reception, which specialists call the guillotine, he inflicted a rival serious injuries, breaking both hands at once.
In 2011-2012, the victims of only 1 defeat, the chamber was short enough, having received dangerous damages in the field of forearm and backs before meeting with George RUE. And then, quickly recovered quickly, the fighter was separated from Charlis Oliveira, as well as with Korean and Japanese athletes Chkhve that Ho and Tatsuy Kavadziri.
At the end of 2010, the caaba began to pursue failures, and for the first time since the beginning of a professional career, he lost 4 battle in a row. Among the triumphs of UFC Fight Night, who managed to overcome the strong Californian, were the fighters of Shane Burgos, Brian Ortega and Franki Edgar.
Cub Swanson now
In October 2019, Swanson managed to interrupt the defeat series and the unanimous decision of the judges defeated Croon Grassi at the Fight Night tournament. Now he celebrates his own victory and another prize "Battle of the evening", and also treats a fracture of bones and scratches in both eyes.Achievements
- 2008 - the prize "Fight of the evening" on WEC 37
- 2009 - the prize "Fight of the evening" on WEC 44
- 2010 - the "Battle of the evening" on WEC 52
- 2012 - the "knockout of the evenings" prize on the UFC on FX: Maynard VS. Guida.
- 2012 - the "knockout of the evening" prize on UFC 152
- 2013 - the "Battle of the evening" on UFC 162
- 2014 - evening prize on UFC Fight Night: Swanson VS. Stephens.
- 2016 - The Prize "Fight of the Evenings", "Speech of the Year" on UFC 206
- 2017 - The Prize "Battle of the Evenings" on the UFC Fight Night: Swanson VS. Lobov.
- 2017 - The Prize "Battle of the Evenings" on the UFC Fight Night: Swanson VS. ORTEGA.
- 2019 - evening prize on UFC Fight Night: Joanna VS. Waterson.