LFA"Agent Orange"Daniel Swain Record: 20-11-1
LightweightRecord20-11-1
Age35
DivisionLightweight
Combat Edge Elo1585
Last fight2022.10.22
Daniel Swain has a 20-11-1 professional record and is 35 years old in the Lightweight division, representing Warrior Camp. This profile tracks fight history, UFC stats, ELO rating, record, age, and opponent links.
Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Combat Edge fight database
Daniel Swain bio
Personal background
Daniel "Agent Orange" Swain is an American lightweight whose 20–11–1 record and submission-heavy style made him one of the Pacific Northwest's most active and well-traveled regional fighters. Born on January 30, 1991, in Newport, Washington, Swain was a decorated amateur wrestler – a high school standout and NWCA national champion – before transitioning to mixed martial arts. He trains out of Warrior Camp in Spokane, Washington, and built his reputation as a relentless grappler who balanced fighting with a demanding personal life that included raising several children and pursuing a college degree. The 5'9" Swain became a familiar name on the international circuit, taking fights across the United States, Asia, and Russia.
Path to the pros
Swain turned professional in 2010, opening his career with a first-round rear-naked choke of Baz Cunningham at Armageddon FC 4 and following it with a quick armbar finish. His grappling pedigree showed early when, in 2011, he beat future UFC featherweight Sam Sicilia while Sicilia was still unbeaten – an eye-catching result for a young prospect. Swain spread his early work across regional promotions in the U.S. and Canada and even competed in Japan's Pancrase, where he beat veteran Tomonari Kanomata by knockout in 2013, learning his craft against a wide range of styles.
Regional grind and step-ups
Through the mid-2010s, Swain built a busy resume on the King of the Cage and CageSport circuits, mixing finishes with the occasional tough loss as he faced rising talent. In 2016 he was stopped by future UFC fighter Julian Erosa via doctor stoppage at a King of the Cage event, then ran into the unbeaten Alex da Silva – another future UFC lightweight – who stopped him with punches at Brave CF 2 in late 2016. Undeterred, Swain signed with Russia's M-1 Global and reeled off a strong run, submitting respected opponents like Musu Nuertiebieke and Maxim Pashkov in the first round to rebuild his stock overseas.
Contender Series and later career
Swain's biggest opportunity came in 2020 on Dana White's Contender Series, where he faced T.J. Laramie. The bout ended in heartbreak, stopped via doctor stoppage in the first round after a rib injury rather than a clean defeat. He returned in 2021 for a high-profile LFA main event against Kamuela Kirk at LFA 107, but was forced out by retirement in the second round. After that he shifted toward submission grappling, competing in the Grapple Gate Invitational events, where his wrestling-and-jiu-jitsu base remained his calling card.
Fighting style
Swain is a grappling-first fighter who leans on an elite wrestling base and an aggressive, opportunistic submission game – 12 of his 20 wins came by submission, giving him a finish rate of roughly 85% and underscoring how rarely he was content to let a fight go the distance. His chain wrestling and scrambling let him hunt chokes, armbars, and triangles from almost any position. The honest counterpoint is durability: seven of his 11 losses came by knockout or stoppage, and stronger strikers – along with a run of injury-related defeats – repeatedly proved to be the obstacle between Swain and the sport's top promotions.
Career highlights
- Beat an undefeated future UFC fighter — defeated the then-unbeaten Sam Sicilia in 2011, an early signal of his prospect status.
- Submission specialist — finished 12 of his 20 wins by submission, an 85% overall finish rate built on a national-champion wrestling foundation.
- Contender Series and LFA headliner — earned a 2020 Dana White's Contender Series bout against T.J. Laramie and a 2021 LFA main event opposite Kamuela Kirk.
Career snapshot
Daniel Swain career snapshot
EloCombat Edge Elo
1585Solid ratingElo trajectory (last 3 years)
Outside the active ladder after 24 months without a counted pro MMA fight. Current and peak Elo stay raw.
Similar Elo in Lightweight
Recent Elo history
LossKamuela Kirk2021-05-14 | Retirement -12LossT.J. Laramie2020-08-11 | Doctor Stoppage (rib Injury) -13WinXiaolong Wu2019-08-03 | Guillotine Choke +11WinMaxim Pashkov2019-01-26 | Triangle-armbar +11LossViktor Kolesnik2018-08-25 | Kick Leg Injury -18Daniel Swain quick answers
What is Daniel Swain's record?
Daniel Swain's professional MMA record is 20-11-1.
How old is Daniel Swain?
Daniel Swain is 35 years old.
What weight class is Daniel Swain?
Daniel Swain fights at Lightweight in LFA.
How tall is Daniel Swain?
Daniel Swain is 5'9" tall.
How much does Daniel Swain weigh?
Daniel Swain competes at Lightweight, with a most recent weigh-in of 155 lbs.
What is Daniel Swain's Combat Edge Elo?
Daniel Swain's Combat Edge Elo is 1585, with a peak Elo of 1636.
How strong is Daniel Swain's recent opposition?
Daniel Swain's latest 10 counted opponents averaged 1573 Elo immediately before their fights. This avoids using opponents' later career results with hindsight.
When was Daniel Swain's last fight?
Daniel Swain's latest tracked pro fight was against Michael Egley at Grapple Gate Invitational 2 on 2022.10.22.
What is Daniel Swain's recent form?
Daniel Swain's recent tracked pro form is L-L-W-W-L over the latest 5 decisive pro results.
How does Daniel Swain usually win?
Daniel Swain's 20 recorded wins include 5 knockouts, 12 submissions, and 3 decisions, with 85% ending before the final bell.
5Wins by knockout
12Wins by submission
3Wins by decision
7Loss by knockout
2Loss by submission
2Loss by decision
Daniel Swain stats
Record : 20 / 11 / 1Significant strikes landed per minute
0.80Fighter3.07Division average
Significant striking accuracy
44%Fighter43%Division average
Significant strikes absorbed per minute
3.20Fighter3.89Division average
Significant strike defenseThe % of opponents strikes that did not land
41%Fighter53%Division average
Average takedowns landed per 15 minutes
0Fighter1.59Division average
Takedown accuracy
TBDFighter35%Division average
Takedown defenseThe % of opponents TD attempts that did not land
0%Fighter51%Division average
Average submissions attempted per 15 minutes
6Fighter0.66Division average
Pro fight history
ResultOpponentMethodTimeRoundEventDateFight details
Amateur fight history
ResultOpponentMethodTimeRoundEventDateFight details
Loading comments…