September 29, 2009, at 7:21 pm
What a replacement for Dyun-hung Kim. Swick was supposed to take on Martin Kampmann at UFC 103, but instead “The Hitman” was knocked out by Paul Daley who replaced Swick because he was concussed in training. Now, Swick will get a second chance at a number one contender’s fight with Dan Hardy. Last time we saw Dan Hardy, he was eeking out a split decision over Marcus Davis at UFC 99 in Germany. Here’s the story from MMA Weekly:
Following Martin Kampmann’s devastating loss to Paul Daley at UFC 103, fans and critics alike were wondering who could possibly fit the bill to face Mike Swick with the winner gunning for a shot at UFC welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre. It looks like that question has been answered in the form of British fighter Dan Hardy, who will face Swick at UFC 105 in England.
Mike Chiappetta of AOL Fanhouse first reported the news on Monday citing UFC president Dana White, and MMAWeekly.com has since confirmed the bout with sources close to the negotiations.
Swick was forced out of his scheduled UFC 103 bout against Kampmann due to a concussion sustained in training, but the American Kickboxing Academy stand out is back to form and chomping at the bit to get in the Octagon.
Currently sitting with an undefeated record as a 170-pound fighter, Swick has looked impressive in his last few bouts, including a dominating performance over Ben Saunders in his last trip out.
The hometown crowd will definitely be behind its countryman, Hardy, at UFC 105 as he hails from Great Britain and has amassed a 3-0 record in the UFC.
I am really excited to watch Swick smash Hardy. To be honest, I just can’t possibly see Hardy winning this fight because his strength is striking, and I’m fairly sure that Swick’s striking is in fact better than Hardy. I full expect Swick to walk and then start preparing for Georges St.Pierre in February.
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