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Interview with UFC Fighter Mike Swick

Mike "Quick" Swick (born June 19, 1979) is a veteran American professional mixed martial arts.

He participated in the first season of The Ultimate Fighter, a reality TV series produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship, which is one of the reasons for his popularity. He was eliminated from the competition after losing in the semifinals of Stephan Bonnar.

Since joining the ranks of the UFC, Mike was 5-0 and is considered one of the top middleweight contenders in the UFC

MMAToday: How have you been involved in martial arts and MMA?

MS: I started in Tae Kwon Do at the age of 8 years. I just move from there every year since ...

MMAToday: When you started did you ever think you all the way to the UFC?

MS: I hoped! Tee-hee

MMAToday: How your appearance on TUF affect your training and your career?

MS: It made my career what it is today. It was the exposure I needed and it made me train harder than ever.

MMAToday: What is it like going from fighting in small shows cons of fighting in the UFC? Were you nervous or have you felt that you were ready to be there?

MS: There is a big difference. The UFC is the Big Show. I felt ready.

MMAToday the first 4 UFC fights lasted a combined 6 minutes, it was the rush?

MS: I am a hunter aggressive ... tee-hee

MMAToday: How was your training coming? And how is the hand?

MS: Training is going great! Main is almost 100%. I'm still doing sparring and mitt, I'm just a little attention to it.

MMAToday: Can you give us a quick overview of your training regimen?

MS: We train 2-3 times per day, 6 days a week.

MMAToday: Who are you currently training with?

MS: We have a great team now ... In training, I Lynn Schutz, Bob Cook, Dave Camarillo, and Javier Mendez. Regarding my teammates Fitch, Koscheck, Thomson, Prangley, Southworth, Fukada, much space and a great welcome. Baroni should be back soon too.

MMAToday: What motivated you to go and fight?

MS: Want to be the best ...

MMAToday: Your next opponent is Yushin Okami March 3, nothing special planned for this fight?

MS: This fight is not certain. Nothing is signed. We are still working on it. I admit that this fight.

MMAToday: Where do you see yourself in the picture middleweight title, if you win it?

MS: I guess it depends on how I do. I intend to perform at my best.

MMAToday: Do you stack up against the current Champ Anderson Silva?

MS: Is it out ... tee-hee

MMAToday: Is there an average weight of others out there in the UFC you want to fight? And why?

MS: All of them!

MMAToday: Would you ever like a rematch with Chris Leben?

MS: That the fight will happen eventually and yes I'll be glad when it does. After his performance against MacDonald well, it would be a step as far as my career goes. I want to fight contenders in the top right now.

MMAToday: What fights in your career are the most memorable for you?

MS: All my UFC fights were very memorable.

MMAToday: How long have you on your current contract?

MS: A little over a year ...

MMAToday: Any possibility of jumping ship to another promotion when it is in place?

MS: Nope.

MMAToday: Is there a fight outside the UFC you want to add one?

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