""Fighting is painful. I've been able to have a high threshold of pain for a long time, and be able to ignore it and tell myself 'you're good, you're good.' But I'm over that part.""
""I'm better off sharing that knowledge with the next generation. I'm 42-years old, sometimes I sit back and like, 'what are you still doing dude? Get a job, do something else.'""
""Yeah. I've had plenty of time to think about it. I've sat back and reflected on my career, and I feel it's time to move on.""
Cub Swanson retired at UFC 327 after a dominant performance against Nate Landwehr. At 42, he showcased impressive skills, achieving multiple knockdowns in the first round. Swanson expressed emotional challenges leading up to the fight, revealing concerns about his performance. He acknowledged the pain of fighting and emphasized his desire to pass on his knowledge to younger fighters. Unlike many who return from retirement, Swanson's decision appears final, as he reflects on his career and contemplates new paths beyond fighting.
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