It’s fair to say Mike Swick is on the brink of something big.
After losing a hard fought decision to a physically superior Yushin Okami at UFC 69 as a middleweight, he made the trek down to the welterweight level and has found a wealth of success in the process.
So far it is the best career decision he has made to date.
The American Kickboxing Academy product has rattled off three consecutive victories at the 170 pound limit over formidable contenders Josh Burkman, Marcus Davis, and Jonathan Goulet.
As a result, he is knocking on the door for a potential title shot.
An impressive win over the young and hungry Ben “Killa B” Saunders at the upcoming UFC 99 event would go a long way in convincing UFC President Dana White and matchmaker extraordinaire Joe Silva that he deserves the opportunity to fight for the strap in the near future.
First thing is first though. Take care of business on June 13 in Cologne, Germany, and let the chips fall where they may.
“Quick” took some time out of his hectic schedule to share his thoughts on life inside and outside fighting including his poker game, Maury Povich, and last but not least, Ben Saunders.
Check it out.
Derek Bolender: I understand that outside of fighting you’re quite the poker player. What I don’t get is how a guy nicknamed “Quick” Swick could ever sit at a poker table for hours upon hours. Explain this dynamic to me.
Mike Swick: I think what draws me to poker is the strategy and the thinking and reading people. It’s more of like a rehab. It’s real relaxing. It keeps you thinking but you’re not getting punched in the face. It’s kind of a cool little game to play and I’ve been playing a long time.
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