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ATLANTIC CITY, NJ - JUNE 21: (L-R) Featherweight opponents Ross Pearson and Cub Swanson face off after making weight during the UFC on FX official weigh in at Revel Casino on June 21, 2012 in Atlantic City, New Jersey. (Photo by Nick Laham/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

Cub Swanson

TRAINING: I feel like I'm training a lot smarter and more efficient these days. I typically train 3 times a day at Jackson/Winkeljohn's

Thoughts on upcoming opponent, Erik Koch? Tall and Buff

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started training four years ago to stop getting into trouble.

What ranks and titles have you held? I’m a black belt in Jiu-Jitsu and have won many grappling tournaments like the Pan Ams.

Do you have any heroes? I admire anyone who fights to get what they want in life without screwing people over.

What is your favorite technique? The Superman double wrist lock

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? A dream come true

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? I went for a year but I was just there to play soccer.

What was your job before you started fighting? I worked for United Cerebral Palsy. I helped children with disabilities on their social behavior.