I decided to be a smarter fighter. I already knew I was tough, so if I was smart and tough, I was more likely to be a champion.

- Cub Swanson

I know this doesn't last forever, so I'm cherishing every minute of it.

- Cub Swanson

I'm the kind of person that thinks that you should get what you deserve in what you show, with actions, not with words.

- Cub Swanson

The only pressure I ever feel is the pressure I put on myself... I'm over it. Now I go out there and I enjoy what I do.

- Cub Swanson

People are more dangerous when they're calm. When theyre loud and aggressive that's usually an act and usually trying to compensate

- Cub Swanson

That's my personality - to end up taking the hardest road possible to get to the top. But I think I will get there.

- Cub Swanson

I'm still a martial artist at heart. I believe in controlling yourself... I think that's huge in life-to be a good man.

- Cub Swanson

You just got to out there and flow, like Bruce Lee said, you got to be like water.

- Cub Swanson

Only thing going through my mind is stay loose and stay fast.

- Cub Swanson