Mike Swick vs Dan Hardy to determine No. 1 contender for GSP

[Rich Davie]

Mike Swick vs. Dan Hardy to determine No. 1 contender for Georges St. Pierre
by MMAjunkie.com Staff on Sep 28, 2009 at 8:10 am ET

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On Sunday UFC welterweight contender Mike Swick (14-2 MMA, 9-1 UFC) took to Twitter and announced neither Matt Hughes nor Georges St. Pierre would likely be his next opponent.

That's because he'll next fight Dan Hardy (22-6 MMA, 3-0 UFC) to determine the next opponent for current 170-pound champion Georges St. Pierre.

That's the word from Mike Chiappetta of AOL FanHouse, who confirmed the plans with UFC president Dana White via text message.

White didn't confirm a specific date for the proposed matchup, but since Hardy had been announced as part of the UFC 105 main card with opponent Dong Hyun Kim, the Swick vs. Hardy fight will likely replace that bout on that Nov. 14 card.

However, as of Monday morning, the Hardy vs. Kim fight remained listed on UFC.com.

UFC 105 takes place at the MEN Arena in Manchester, England, and airs via same-day delay on Spike TV.

Swick had been scheduled to fight Martin Kampmann earlier this month at UFC 103 in a No. 1 contender's bout. However, the former top middleweight contender suffered a concussion a few weeks before the fight and was forced to pull out. (UFC newcomer Paul Daley took his spot instead and pulled off the upset victory over Kampmann.)

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[Misfit]

sure, why not. Somebody has to get beat by GSP at the beginning of next year.

[AllShallPerish]

I'll be taking swick via decision in this fight. Even though I would surely like to see him finish Hardy off.

[Red Tex]

I could care less about any of GSP's fights until he moves up in weight.

Just the thought of Hardy fighting GSP is a joke. Swick has no chance at all either. They really need to make GSP move up. He's already cleaned out the division.

[Misfit]

I kinda agree Red but we said the same thing when he had to fight Serra. While I can't say I would get over excited about anybody at 170 for GSP, not sure if it's fair to "make" him move up. Maybe a guy like Maia moving down could make it a bit more interesting but it's tough right now.

[Drock]

Mike Swick Wins By Knockout.

Dan Hardy Has Overrated Striking In My Opinion.

[Misfit]

I'm not so sure anymore, I thought Marcus would handle Hardy and that was a very close fight. I see Swick winning but it's no lock for me.

[Drock]

I'm not so sure anymore, I thought Marcus would handle Hardy and that was a very close fight. I see Swick winning but it's no lock for me.
Im Pretty Sure Marcis Davis Got Caught Up In The Smack Talk Was Just Mentally Fucked Up, And I Honestly Thought Davis Won That Fight.

[Misfit]

I agree with your assessment on Davis, Hardy punked him pretty hard before the fight and it worked really, really well. I think I had Davis also winning but wasn't super butthurt when they gave it to Hardy, it was a very close fight.

[Drock]

I agree with your assessment on Davis, Hardy punked him pretty hard before the fight and it worked really, really well. I think I had Davis also winning but wasn't super butthurt when they gave it to Hardy, it was a very close fight.
Same But Im Pretty Sure They Only Scored Dan Hardy Is The Winner Cause Marcus Davis Was Fucked Up And Bleeding.

[Misfit]

Davis did look a lot worse for the wear.

[Brunow]

Honestly .., I think Swick tools Hardy.

But whatever happens in this fight, winner gets mauled by GSP, imo.

*sighs* the WW division was more exciting before GSP. :mrgreen:

[Drock]

Honestly .., I think Swick tools Hardy.

But whatever happens in this fight, winner gets mauled by GSP, imo.

*sighs* the WW division was more exciting before GSP. :mrgreen:
All The Divisions In The UFC Have Champs Who Are Seemingly Unstoppable.

[Brunow]

Honestly .., I think Swick tools Hardy.

But whatever happens in this fight, winner gets mauled by GSP, imo.

*sighs* the WW division was more exciting before GSP. :mrgreen:
All The Divisions In The UFC Have Champs Who Are Seemingly Unstoppable.

I think the HW is a bit less. But I agree with your statement.

[Drock]

Honestly .., I think Swick tools Hardy.

But whatever happens in this fight, winner gets mauled by GSP, imo.

*sighs* the WW division was more exciting before GSP. :mrgreen:
All The Divisions In The UFC Have Champs Who Are Seemingly Unstoppable.

I think the HW is a bit less. But I agree with your statement.
I Dunno Brock Lesnar Looked Pretty Scary Agaisn't Frank Mir, If He Keeps Getting Better There Aren't Many Guys Who Could Beat A Near 300 Pound UFC HeavyWeight Champion With Skills.

[Misfit]

I think he's going to have he's biggest test in Carwin. But I think he's beats the rest of them without too many problems. I don't see Nog touching him but that's why we watch the fights. :thumbup: :thumbup:

[Brunow]

I think he's going to have he's biggest test in Carwin. But I think he's beats the rest of them without too many problems. I don't see Nog touching him but that's why we watch the fights. :thumbup: :thumbup:
Yeah, but I think Lesnar still has allot of questions to answer. Time will tell.

[Drock]

I think he's going to have he's biggest test in Carwin. But I think he's beats the rest of them without too many problems. I don't see Nog touching him but that's why we watch the fights. :thumbup: :thumbup:
Yeah, but I think Lesnar still has allot of questions to answer. Time will tell.
I Wanna Know How His Chin Handles A Carwin Right Hand

[JKhrome1]

if Serra can Rock GSP then anybody can do it also imo well any fighter with some punching power

[Woodzulu]

Man, I really wanted a Swick/Kampmann winner to face GSP (and like misfit said one of them has to lose to him) anyway Hardy is a good match for Swick because it will be a great and I mean great fight to watch. I don't underestimate Hardy but I think Swick will take him KO in 2nd round.

[Drock]

if Serra can Rock GSP then anybody can do it also imo well any fighter with some punching power
Agreed, Hense Why He Didn't Stand With Thiago Alves He Took Him.

[Woodzulu]

if Serra can Rock GSP then anybody can do it also imo well any fighter with some punching power
Agreed, Hense Why He Didn't Stand With Thiago Alves He Took Him.
yeah not only is GSP a superior fighter he is a smart one.