UFC 327: Cub Swanson Faces Nate Landwehr in Retirement Bout

Veteran featherweights clash in Miami for Swanson's final MMA fight.

Apr. 12, 2026 at 1:06am

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UFC 327 features a main card featherweight bout between longtime fan favorite Cub Swanson and hard-hitting veteran Nate Landwehr. Swanson, a star in the now-defunct WEC promotion, is retiring after this fight following a 22-year professional MMA career. Landwehr, known for his exciting brawling style, will look to spoil Swanson's farewell fight.

Why it matters

Swanson has been one of the most popular and exciting featherweights in the sport for over two decades, with a reputation for thrilling fights. His retirement bout against Landwehr, another fighter known for his aggressive style, promises to be a can't-miss clash for MMA fans.

The details

Swanson (30-14) has compiled a 15-10 record in the UFC after making his name in the WEC, with wins over top fighters like Charles Oliveira, Dustin Poirier, Jeremy Stephens, and Doo Ho Choi. The 42-year-old is an eight-time Fight of the Night winner and hopes to add one more to his legacy before retiring. Landwehr (18-7) has proven he can match Swanson's brawling style in his 10 UFC appearances, and will look to seize the moment and spoil Swanson's going-away party.

  • UFC 327 takes place on Saturday, April 12, 2026 in Miami, Florida.
  • Cub Swanson has announced this will be the final fight of his 22-year professional MMA career.

The players

Cub Swanson

A veteran featherweight fighter who has competed in the UFC and the now-defunct WEC promotion, known for his exciting fighting style and 15-10 UFC record.

Nate Landwehr

A UFC featherweight fighter known for his aggressive, brawling style in his 10 appearances with the promotion.

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What they’re saying

“I'm going to leave it all out there in this fight. This is my last time stepping into the octagon and I want to give the fans one more show.”

— Cub Swanson

“Cub's a legend, but I'm not going to let him walk away with an easy win. I'm coming to fight and I'm going to do everything I can to spoil his retirement party.”

— Nate Landwehr

What’s next

The winner of the Cub Swanson vs. Nate Landwehr fight will be determined on Saturday, April 12, 2026 at UFC 327 in Miami.

The takeaway

Cub Swanson's retirement fight against Nate Landwehr promises to be a thrilling clash between two veteran featherweights known for their exciting fighting styles, as Swanson looks to cap off his 22-year career with one more memorable performance for the fans.