Overview
- Swanson stopped Nate Landwehr on Saturday at 4:06 of Round 1 in Miami, then left his gloves in the Octagon to make his retirement official.
- Referee Herb Dean waved it off after multiple knockdowns capped by a clean overhand right that sent Landwehr to the canvas.
- The UFC played a tribute video as Swanson stood with his wife, Kenda, and their three children inside the cage.
- He exits at 31-14 with 16 UFC featherweight wins, which ranks third all time, and his departure ends the run of active WEC alumni on the UFC roster.
- Swanson said he is content stepping away and plans to focus on coaching with his Bloodline Combat Sports team, turning his experience toward mentoring the next wave of fighters.