Cub Swanson’s UFC career has been one hell of a ride for him. From reaching the zenith to living in the shadows of his former self, ‘Killer’ has experienced everything. It has been almost a year since he last fought. However, that is about to change at UFC 303 as the California native is about to clash against Andre Fili to emphasize his relevance.

Swanson’s last fight was against Hakeem Dawodu, which he won via a unanimous decision after a hard-fought battle. Swanson is known to have some high striking power. Regardless, ahead of his clash against Fili, let’s have a look at his coaches, team, and gym.

Who are Cub Swanson’s coaches?

Born and raised in Palm Springs, California, Cub Swanson’s life has been nothing but a rollercoaster ride. ‘Killer’ found his interest in MMA when he witnessed the movies of Bruce Lee. Swanson’s journey to MMA started when former UFC fighter Joseph Christopher Stevenson invited him to train in his gym and since then Swanson has never looked back. One could say this marked his transition to MMA.

Regardless, Cub Swanson has a very respectable record in MMA. With 29 victories and 13 losses, his record speaks for itself. So who are his coaches? Well, he has been training with Greg Jackson for quite some time and he represents his team. Along with Jackson, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu medalist Rigan Machado teaches BJJ to ‘Killer’.

Swanson’s boxing coach is Joel Díaz, a former boxing champion. Notably, the 40-year-old is also a Jiu-Jitsu ͏Black Belt and has excelled in numerous grappling tournaments, including the Pan Ams. Well, now that we know about his coaches, let us have a look at his gym and teammates.

Where does Swanson train? Who are his teammates?

Cub Swanson trains at the Bloodline Combat Sports gym. He has been with the organization since the very start of his career. The California native has been managing the gym as well with his friend, Mani Ahmadi. The gym has many fighters under its banner who primarily fight in the UFC. Some of the names of his teammates include Rafa Garcia, Lerryan Douglas, Danny Silva, Dan Argueta, Richie Miranda, and many more.

It must be noted that Swanson owns an MMA gym in Indio, California, known as Tru MMA. He also co-owns a UFC gym in Costa Mesa with Michael Bisping. Being a true Californian, Swanson knows how to give back to his community. Meanwhile, Cub Swanson’s UFC 303 match is important for him as this will decide his relevance in the organization.

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