Mike forced out of UFC 103

Written By: Mary Swick

I regret to inform you that Mike was forced to pull out of his September 19 bout at UFC 103 against Martin Kampmann. This past week during training, Mike suffered a Grade 2 head concussion after a takedown when he landed on the back of his head. After being examined by two physicians, he was told not to fight. Against doctors orders, Mike had still hoped to heal in time to fight in Texas. After symptoms continued through training in the days following, Bob Cook stepped in and pulled him from the fight.  

Although Mike is extremely upset, he is anxious to get back in the ring and fight again soon. Mike released this statement...

"I am very sorry to the fans who were looking forward to this fight. I was very excited to come back home to Texas and fight in front my family, friends and fans. I am also sorry to the UFC, they have spent a lot of time promoting this fight. I am in great shape and will continue to train hoping to get an opportunity to fight again soon. I will post any updates on my Twitter page at Twitter.com/officialswick. I want to thank all the fans for their support. The emails and Tweets have been great and has made this unfortunate incident much easier to deal with. "

Nikelback Rocks!

Written By: Mary Swick

I've been a huge fan of the band Nikelback ever since I heard their first hit single "How you Remind Me" on the radio.  Since then, I've searched local venues hoping they would tour to a city nearby. Several years later, Mike was fortunate enough to meet the bass guitarist for Nikelback, who is also named Mike. They have since become friends and poker pals. Although Mike had hung out with them on several occasions, I had yet to meet my favorite band. Needless to say, when Mike informed me that they would be performing in Mountain View, I was thrilled. Not only did we attend the concert, but Mike introduced me to the band before they performed. Mike and Chad, both Nickelback band members, were incredibly down to earth. 

The concert exceeded my expectations.  The music, the pyrotechnics, the banter with the crowd, it was truly an amazing experience. 

Another UFC fight, Another Victory! Written By: Mary

Written By: Mary Swick

Things have been pretty hectic around the Swick residence. Since his last fight, a knockout victory over Ben Saunders at UFC 99, Mike has been busy promoting and preparing for his upcoming fight against Martin Kampmann. The moment the fight was confirmed and it was announced that the winner takes on GSP for the title, he hasn't left the gym.

Fortunately, we were able to spend some quality time in both Germany and in Amsterdam before his next training camp began.

Post fight party downtown Germany. We hung out at a local pub till dawn. 



Spending time in Amsterdam. 

For more footage of UFC 99 in Germany, please click HERE

Germany Photos - Day #1 - City Touring & Fight Training

We arrived in Germany today. After checking into our hotel we had a chance to walk around the neighborhood. 

This bridge was covered with pad locks. Cool idea to leave your mark. The locks were all signed by random people who happen to be walking this bridge with an extra lock in their pocket and a marker. Oddly, I forgot to bring my extra pad lock and therefore couldn't leave my mark...

It seems that pork is the main item on the menu here. After spotting a pink, smiling pig, I jumped at the chance to ride this oddly happy swine. 

We finished the short neighborhood walk with a visit to a local pub. 

Later on, I met up with Cain, Dave and Javier for a night workout session. Cain and I ran first and then did some rolling....

After rolling with Cain, I did some pad work with Javier. Felt really good. Can't wait till Saturday! 

The Good: I Have A New UFC Action Figure. The Bad: FITCH BROKE IT!

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That's right, an action figure! I couldn't believe what I was looking at inside the UFC office this weekend in Las Vegas... I was looking at a small, little, plastic ME! I thought it was so cool that I went and got Fitch to come check out this bite size replica of myself and this is what happened....

First, I show Fitch just how happy I am that I have an action figure....

Then I show Fitch how I can coordinate with it so that we look as one. I explain how it is very flexible and can do submissions. I forget to mention that this is JUST A PROTOTYPE FIIIIIITCH!

He, as a 190 pound human, armbars my 6 oz action figure thus ripping his arm off....

In the process making me very sad....


Since this story took place, I have knocked him out in the video game about 10 times....

Playing The $2.5 Million Guarantee FTOPS Poker Main Event Today...

I will be playing in the $2.5 Million Guarantee FTOPS Poker Main Event today online. The tournament is $500+$35 to buy-in with a guaranteed 1st place prize of $432,000. I invite all to come and play or just to chat! For more poker info, please visit....

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I will be heading to Vegas for the World Series Of Poker after my fight on June 13th. I will probably get to Vegas on the 20th or 21st and will play my first event on the 22nd. Looking to start this year with event #44, the $2500 7 card RAZZ. More details will be posted in the future, right now I am just focusing on the fight in Germany!

Recent Updates/Small Talk On Twitter...

I have not posted a new blog in a while because... First, nothing really cool has happened... Second, Twitter has taken over for the small stuff. I have been Twitting all the small details of daily life and training and saving the bigger news for here.

To see my Twitter page, please click...

My Official Twitter Page!

Training has been going great! I am in great shape and just wish the fight was sooner! The UFC Countdown show came in a filmed my training last week so I guess we will be featured on Spike TV the week of the fight.

Also, the UFC video game is coming out in only 7 days! Be sure and get your copy on May 19th! Just don't beat me up too bad!