Completed Bout
Cub Swanson vs. George Roop
Preliminary Card | Featherweight | 145 lbs
Cub Swanson defeats George Roop via KO/TKO at 2:22 of Round 2
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| 16-5-0 | Record | 12-9-1 | ||
| +115 | Near Even | Betting Odds | -140 | Slight Favorite | ||
| United States | Nationality | United States | ||
| Albuquerque, New Mexico | Fighting out of | Tucson, Arizona | ||
| Jackson's Mixed Martial Arts | Gym | Team Tompkins | ||
| 28 | Age at Fight | 30 | ||
| 145.0 lbs (65.8 kgs) | Weigh-In Result | 145.0 lbs (65.8 kgs) | ||
| 5'7" (171cm) | Height | 6'1" (186cm) | ||
| 70.0" (178cm) | Reach | 72.0" (183cm) |
- Bout Billing: UFC on FOX 2 Preliminary Card (fight 5 of 10)
- Weight: Featherweight | 145 lbs (65.8 kg)
- Enclosure: Octagon | Referee: "Big" John McCarthy
- TV Commentary: Mike Goldberg, Joe Rogan
- Broadcast: Aired Live on Prelims
- Post-Fight Interviewer: Joe Rogan
- Swanson Total Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
- Roop Total Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
| Consensus Rank |
#27 Best MMA Fight of the Year for 2012
#10 Best MMA Knockout of the Year 2012 |
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Swanson and Roop met on the preliminary card in a featherweight bout.
Roop landed some nice leg and body kicks to start the bout as Swanson looked to counter with his hands. Swanson landed a leg kick of his own but was having trouble adjusting to Roop's reach advantage. Swanson missed a wheel kick then took a combo as a counter. Swanson rocked Roop with a punch and landed another combo against the cage before clinching up. Roop reversed the position and landed a nice combo, having recovered his senses. Roop dove on a takedown but Swanson tossed him with a hip throw and landed in the full guard. Swanson stood and let Roop up. Swanson landed a wheel kick to the body and Roop landed a hook. Roop landed a nice leg kick but Swanson tripped him to the mat. Roop got to his feet before the bell.
Roop went on the attack with leg kicks to start the second round then landed a knee to the chin in a brief clinch. Swanson landed a hard leg kick and a right cross and the two clinched up. Swanson dropped Roop with a right hand then pounced with punches on the ground to finish the fight.
The official end came 2:22 into the second round, giving Swanson the TKO victory.
Swanson vs. Roop Fight Predictions
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Swanson vs. Roop Videos & Highlights
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Swanson vs. Roop Fighter Tweets
If fighters from this bout were talking on Twitter before or after the fight, this is where you can find it. Below are all the Tweets we've recorded near the date of the bout.
- So I think @UFC_Undisputed 3 is gonna be my date for Valentines Day #imaNerd @ufc
- 5 days
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- I can already tell today is gonna be a great day :)
- 5 days
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- "@A_CookieMonster: #ThingsParentsSay Remember to eat ALL ya Cookies so ya can get big and strong!" This is my secret diet too
- 4 days
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- Finally headed back to Cali! I miss my warm weather :)
- 4 days
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- Check out @TheHammerFilm Available TODAY on DVD/VOD!!! Buy the DVD at http://t.co/y8bvRmFH or Walmart, BestBuy etc!
- 3 days
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- I'm in a happy place in my life...for more than one reason :)
- 3 days
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- Hey @jenpenasmith I'm gonna need a massage tomorrow :)
- 2 days
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- Enjoying Chicago with my family after a satisfying win :) Tomorrow back to ABQ to see my fight family @JacksonsMMA
- 1 day
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- "@johnwayneparr: Hey Cub, watched your win all the way on Australian tv. Awesome ko mate, one for the highlight reel. @CubSwanson" Wow!
- 1 day
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- Thanks everyone!
- 7 hours
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- RT @ko_reps: Check out this promo from @kaiwaaoficial http://t.co/vZCKPNq9 with @NikLentz @GeorgeRoop
- 19 hours
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- Live my shirt from Kaiwaa ! RT @ko_reps: #ufc weigh-in had @GeorgeRoop and @NikLentz looking great in their @kaiwaaoficial shirts
- 19 hours
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- “@jenpenasmith: @CubSwanson Sending love and light to Cub for his fight. TRULY a great man. Honored to know him. :)” Thank you Jen :)
- 20 hours
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- Big Thanks to @JacksonsMMA @CBKT @PROMMAMNGMNT @VIRUSintl for all the support!
- 21 hours
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- "@VIRUSintl: @CubSwanson Looking lean and mean! Little did people know you custom make your stretchy shorts. I got the pics to prove" YEP!!!
- 22 hours
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- Check out #UFConFOX2 weigh-ins live on Fuel TV at 5pm ET/ 2pm PT. I'm already on weight ;) http://t.co/eMrM37iM
- 24 hours
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- RT @PunchDrunkGamer: UFC on FOX 2: Evans vs. Davis - Preview & Event Coverage http://t.co/e4flALOh
- 1 day
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- I'm gonna leave @CubSwanson singing a Swan song after @ufc this weekend. #ufc
- 2 days
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- Pumped to get my @kaiwaaoficial walkout shirt! @ko_reps always hooks me up. http://t.co/o7kALeMI
- 2 days
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- “@RicardoLamasMMA: @CubSwanson good luck this weekend bro, take care of business.” Thanks man!
- 2 days
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- “@aaronrileymma: Excited to see @CubSwanson throwdown this weekend in Chicago at UFC on Fox2!” I'm excited your coming buddy.
- 2 days
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- RT @ko_reps: And the back for @GeorgeRoop shorts- @venumfight http://t.co/hev2Q2sC @PunchDrunkGamer @kaiwaaoficial
- 2 days
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- I guarantee it. Ps- Groupon users are welcome to also be a gROOPie. @ufc #thisisnotapaidendorsementunlessiwinabonus.hereicomegroupon.
- 3 days
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- Chael Sonnen may have a big mouth but he def doesn't have any gROOPies!! the gROOPies on this guys campaign trail will be ready. @ufc
- 3 days
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- @CubSwanson wasn't me. We'll handle our beef on Saturday.
- 3 days
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- Don't make me beat you up before Saturday @GeorgeRoop
- 3 days
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- My twitter got hacked, I am going to blame it on and take it out on @CubSwanson sowwy sukkka! @ufc
- 3 days
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- Im wearing @BoosterGear this fight! @kaiwaaoficial @PunchDrunkGamer http://t.co/mYicOj23
- 3 days
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- @georgimma what time you get in?
- 3 days
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- Thnx for having us. I'm gonna put on a great show for you guys on saturday!
- 3 days
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- Chicago is an amazing city! Great day seeing some of the city today. Excited to see some speak easy history 2morrow. I'm gonna put on a
- 3 days
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- The Cub has landed :)
- 4 days
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- Check out the best compression gear at www.Virusintl.com @VIRUSintl http://t.co/1aZtpBbn
- 4 days
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- I made it to the plane injury free! No stopping me now! @ufc #UFConFOX2
- 4 days
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- Just saw my @kaiwaaoficial walkout shirt. Siiick!
- 4 days
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- Great last night of sparring. Thnx to all my training partners that helped out the last 12 weeks.
- 5 days
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- hey @BasRuttenMMA your O2 trainer is awesome.
- 5 days
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- now following @kaiwaaoficial clothing from Brazil!
- 5 days
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- "@urbanlegend86: I got @CubSwanson by murder death kill ..dudes a beast right now" You know it!
- 5 days
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- Great day of football. Both games were great and came down to the end. I love football!!!
- 6 days
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- What a beautiful day of relaxation..... the quiet before the storm #UFConFOX2
- 6 days
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- Awesome win for @karatehottiemma! Slick 1st round submission victory
- 7 days
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- Next up fighting is @karatehottiemma
- 7 days
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- Chillin with my boy @JoeAMartinez at Jackson's MMA series :)
- 7 days
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- Its a packed house here at the Hard Rock ABQ. Jackson's MMA series!
- 7 days
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- Well...I'm up next :) #UFConFOX2
- 8 days
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- "@CBKT: Ohhh man, I feel bad for the poor guy who's gonna be fighting @CubSwanson ... He'a in SERIOUSSS shape right now!!" Thanks Kelly :)
- 8 days
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- #YouEverNoticeHow Thinking out loud just makes you sound dumb
- 9 days
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- Great training tonight w/ @abirchakMMA @EdWestmma @warmonkeymma @Joeyboomboom1 Thnx every1 for the hard wrk and push. We have a great team!
- 10 days
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- I love to walk the isles of a grocery store and stare at all the things I can't eat #ihaveissues
- 10 days
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- Come party @luckyXchicago with me after the Fox event next week.
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