Navigation: Jump to content areas: Kelvin Hunt-The last time we saw you in the cage, you were living up to your “Quick” moniker as
you finished Jonathan Goulet at the UFC: “Fight For The Troops” event. It was the first time you had finished your opponent since Joe Riggs at UFC 60. How did it feel to get back to finishing your opponents the way you did when you first burst on the UFC scene Mike Swick- It felt great! I have learned a great deal over the last year and I think I am doing what I need to be doing now. Kelvin Hunt- Good stuff. You’ll be fighting Ben Saunders at UFC 99 in what should be an exciting fight since both of you guys usually come to fight. He’s a pretty big guy and does he bring anything to the table that could present problems for you Mike Swick- Yes, I think it will be very exciting! He is a tough opponent who is scrappy and likes to clinch and bang. I definitely will want to bang so it should be good! Kelvin Hunt-You’ve put together 3 wins in a row since moving down to 170. Most people have you right outside the top ten in the division, and some have you just inside the top ten. Your two AKA teammates are ranked higher with Fitch as the 3 and Koshcheck between 4 and 7 by most depending on who you ask. I know you are not looking past Ben Saunders at UFC 99. However, do you think it’s fair to say that you should have to fight and beat at least one of your AKA teammates on your path towards earning a title shot in the welterweight division Mike Swick- I just fight who they tell me. Ben’s name came up as an available opponent and I said ok. I think an exciting win in Germany will grant me a title shot. At least, thats what I hope. Kelvin Hunt-Are there any business ventures you are working on outside of MMA Movies, TV shows, etc. Mike Swick- Yes, I am creating a clothing line. It is primarily for the military but will include MMA as well. The line is called “Combat Life” and will soon be available at MyCombatLife.com. I am a big supporter of our Military and travel around to show support when I can. Though I donate to charities, most of the regular soldiers in combat who don’t experience life threatening illness or death, don’t receive anything. I wanted to find a way to give back to the soldiers who give all but don’t necessarily suffer from serious trauma, so that’s kinda why I came up with this line. There are not a lot of clothing lines that cater to the military. It’s kind of a hobby as of now. I want it to grow, but if it doesn’t thats ok, this is not my main job and I feel good giving back. I have already sent boxes of stuff over to Iraq and Afghanistan and they loved it. I also recently passed out a bunch at Fort Bragg while there.
Kelvin Hunt-That’s fantastic. I have to mention this. I’ve been fantasizing about a matchup between you and Anthony Johnson as I think it would be explosive. What do you think about that matchup and give me your thoughts on Johnson as a fighter Mike Swick-I think it would be an exciting fight. Johnson is a very exciting and tough opponent. His trainer is a teammate of mine so he’s kinda linked to my gym in that way. If we have to fight we would though. Kelvin Hunt-Inserts A Diego Sanches(YES!) UFC 100: Thiago Alves vs. GSP. Who wins and why Mike Swick- It’s hard to say. Either can do it but I think the edge will be for GSP. Kelvin Hunt-Do you have any parting thoughts and/or anyone you would like to thank Mike Swick-Thanks for the interview! For more, please check out the brand new as well as www.outube.com/OfficialSwick and www.Myspace.com/mikeswick