Cub Swanson’s Finishing Touch Carried Him to a Miami
Cub Swanson finished his UFC career by stopping Nate Landwehr at UFC 327 on April 11, 2026. The first-round technical knockout in Miami followed his memorable December 2024 knockout of Billy Quarantillo during the final stretch of a long fighting career.
The Tampa exchange ended with a right hand
Swanson and Quarantillo traded powerful attacks for two rounds at Amalie Arena on December 14, 2024. Their back-and-forth contest ended when Swanson used a left hook to set up a straight right.
The punch dropped Quarantillo immediately, producing a knockout at 1:36 of the third round. The performance showed that the veteran featherweight could still create a decisive finish late in a demanding contest.
Landwehr became the final opponent
At Kaseya Center, Swanson stopped Landwehr with strikes at 4:06 of the opening round. He removed his gloves afterward and confirmed his retirement, with his family joining him inside the Octagon.
The victory supplied a successful final appearance rather than a farewell following defeat. UFC’s post-event reflection described the bout as the conclusion of Swanson’s competitive career.
The Choi fight remained a lasting achievement
Swanson had turned professional in 2004 and made his UFC debut in 2011. His December 2016 victory over Dooho Choi became one of his defining performances.
That unanimous-decision contest entered the UFC Hall of Fame’s Fight Wing in 2022. The honor recognized a sustained, action-filled battle, while the Quarantillo and Landwehr stoppages provided striking finishes near the end of his career.
Sources
- UFC: Quarantillo fight sequence and knockout
- UFC: Landwehr finish time and Miami event
- UFC: retirement and family farewell
- UFC: professional and promotional debut years
- UFC: Choi victory and Hall of Fame induction
