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Georges St-Pierre Says He’s 100 Percent, Likely to Fight in March or April
Nov 6, 2009 - 10:34 am ET | 24 Comments
Georges St-Pierre Says He’s 100 Percent, Likely to Fight in March or April

UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre says a torn abductor suffered in his successful July title defense against Thiago Alves is completely healed, and that he’ll fight the winner of Mike Swick-Dan Hardy early next year, likely in March or April.

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Mike Swick vs. Dan Hardy Official for UFC 105; Sobotta-Johnson Scrapped
Sep 29, 2009 - 12:00 pm ET | 8 Comments
Mike Swick vs. Dan Hardy Official for UFC 105; Sobotta-Johnson Scrapped

A welterweight matchup between Mike Swick and Dan Hardy first reported by MMAFrenzy.com on Monday has been officially added to UFC 105, which takes place on November 14 in Manchester, England.

The UFC on Tuesday released the event’s complete 10-fight card, which is headlined by Randy Couture vs. Brandon Vera.

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Mike Swick vs. Dan Hardy In The Works For Title Shot Against GSP
Sep 28, 2009 - 10:48 am ET | 90 Comments
Mike Swick vs. Dan Hardy In The Works For Title Shot Against GSP

UFC welterweights Mike Swick and Dan Hardy got rumors swirling yesterday that they may be facing off against one another in the near future, and UFC President Dana White confirmed the matchup on Monday, adding that a title shot against Georges St-Pierre would be on the line in the fight, which is expected to take place at UFC 105.

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Mike Swick Ready to Return at UFC 104, Wants to Fight Matt Hughes
Sep 8, 2009 - 3:58 pm ET | 28 Comments
Mike Swick Ready to Return at UFC 104, Wants to Fight Matt Hughes

Welterweight contender Mike Swick, who last week was forced to withdraw from his September 19 UFC 103 matchup against Martin Kampmann after suffering a concussion in training, recently Tweeted that he’ll be able to return by UFC 104 on October 24 and is hoping to fight Matt Hughes in his next bout.

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Paul Daley Replaces Injured Mike Swick Against Martin Kampmann at UFC 103
Sep 4, 2009 - 1:45 pm ET | 53 Comments
Paul Daley Replaces Injured Mike Swick Against Martin Kampmann at UFC 103

UFC newcomer Paul Daley, who had been scheduled to make his Octagon debut against Brian Foster on the UFC 103 preliminary card, will instead replace an injured Mike Swick and take on Martin Kampmann in a welterweight matchup on the pay-per-view main card of the September 19 event in Dallas, Texas.

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Swick and Kampmann Fight With Welterweight Title Shot Against GSP On The Line at UFC 103
Jul 15, 2009 - 3:00 pm ET | 51 Comments
Swick and Kampmann Fight With Welterweight Title Shot Against GSP On The Line at UFC 103

A featured welterweight matchup between contenders Mike Swick and Martin Kampmann set for UFC 103 on September 19 in Dallas will determine the top contender in the 170-pound division, with the winner then taking on welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre for the title.

A date for the matchup between St-Pierre and the Swick-Kampmann winner is not yet set, as it hinges on how St-Pierre’s groin injury, suffered in his UFC 100 win over Alves, heals, as well as what shape the winner of the September fight between Swick and Kampmann is in, though the UFC’s traditional blockbuster year-end show, with this years set to take place in early-January, is a possibility.

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Four Bouts Announced for UFC 103 on September 19 in Dallas; Tickets on Sale This Week
Jul 14, 2009 - 6:30 pm ET | 23 Comments
Four Bouts Announced for UFC 103 on September 19 in Dallas; Tickets on Sale This Week

The UFC officially announced its long-rumored UFC 103 event on Tuesday, confirming that the pay-per-view event will take place on September 19 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas as expected.

Four previously-reported fights were added to the event’s official lineup, as Tyson Griffin vs. Hermes Franca, Josh Koscheck vs. Frank Trigg, Efrain Escudero vs. Cole Miller, and Mike Swick vs. Martin Kampmann were all formally announced.

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Swick-Kampmann Agreed For UFC 103 on September 19
Jun 30, 2009 - 10:46 am ET | 31 Comments
Swick-Kampmann Agreed For UFC 103 on September 19

A welterweight matchup between contenders Mike Swick and Martin Kampmann, which MMAFrenzy.com first reported on yesterday, has been verbally agreed upon for UFC 103, according to multiple reports.

Bout agreements are pending to make the bout official for the September 19 pay-per-view event at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas.

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Mike Swick vs. Martin Kampmann Possible With Swick-Hughes Unlikely
Jun 29, 2009 - 12:57 pm ET | 21 Comments
Mike Swick vs. Martin Kampmann Possible With Swick-Hughes Unlikely

After his UFC 99 win over Ben Saunders earlier this month, welterweight contender Mike Swick called out Georges St-Pierre, Thiago Alves, and Matt Hughes as possible opponents for his next fight. With GSP and Alves set to square off in less than 2 weeks at UFC 100, a matchup between Swick and Hughes appeared most likely, with rumors indicating the fight could co-headline UFC 103 in Dallas.

In a recent interview with Raw Vegas, Swick said that they’re still trying to organize a fight with Hughes, but that he could take on fellow-contender Martin Kampmann later this year instead.

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Shane Carwin vs. Cain Velasquez, Matt Hughes vs. Mike Swick Rumored to Headline UFC 103
Jun 24, 2009 - 11:14 am ET | 52 Comments
Shane Carwin vs. Cain Velasquez, Matt Hughes vs. Mike Swick Rumored to Headline UFC 103

Shane Carwin vs. Cain Velasquez and Matt Hughes vs. Mike Swick could co-headline UFC 103 on September 26 in Dallas if current rumors are accurate.

A potential bout between heavyweight contenders Carwin and Velasquez began to be discussed after Velasquez’s UFC 99 victory over Cheick Kongo earlier this month, which cemented his status as a contender for the heavyweight title much like Carwin did with a UFC 96 win over Gabriel Gonzaga. Both Velasquez (6-0) and Carwin (11-0) are undefeated and in line for a title shot, though each needs one more victory over top competition before fighting for the belt.

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Eleven UFC 99 Fighters Issued Medical Suspensions
Jun 18, 2009 - 9:29 am ET | 1 Comment
Eleven UFC 99 Fighters Issued Medical Suspensions

11 of the 24 fighters who were in action on Saturday in Cologne, Germany at UFC 99 have been issued medical suspensions, including main event winner Rich Franklin, co-headliners Cain Velasquez and Cheick Kongo, and Mostapha Al-Turk, who suffered a controversial eye poke from eventual winner Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic.

The complete list of suspensions is provided after the jump…

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Quick Hits: Complete Rumored Cast for TUF 10, UFC Interested in Barnett, Silva Wants Rematch With Franklin, and More
Jun 16, 2009 - 11:51 am ET | 35 Comments
Quick Hits: Complete Rumored Cast for TUF 10, UFC Interested in Barnett, Silva Wants Rematch With Franklin, and More

The complete rumored cast for TUF 10 has been revealed, Urijah Faber has been medically suspended until December 4th, the UFC is interested in Josh Barnett if he can beat Fedor, Wanderlei Silva is calling for a rematch with Rich Franklin, and much more in MMAFrenzy.com's latest Quick Hits.

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UFC 99 Draws 12,800 For $1.3 Million Gate; Franklin, Silva, Swick, and Etim Awarded Bonuses
Jun 13, 2009 - 11:01 pm ET | 10 Comments
UFC 99 Draws 12,800 For $1.3 Million Gate; Franklin, Silva, Swick, and Etim Awarded Bonuses

UFC 99, which took place on Saturday at the Lanxess, Arena in Cologne, Germany, drew an official attendance of 12,800 for a $1.3 million live gate. UFC President Dana White announced the figures at the post-UFC 99 press conference. White also announced that $60,000 bonuses were awarded to Rich Franklin and Wanderlei Silva (Fight of the Night), Mike Swick (Knockout of the Night), and Terry Etim (Submission of the Night).

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Rich Franklin Outpoints Wanderlei Silva, Cain Velasquez Dominates Cheick Kongo at UFC 99
Jun 13, 2009 - 6:46 pm ET | 40 Comments
Rich Franklin Outpoints Wanderlei Silva, Cain Velasquez Dominates Cheick Kongo at UFC 99

In a clash of former champions, Rich Franklin defeated Wanderlei Silva via unanimous decision on Saturday in Cologne, Germany in the main event of UFC 99: The Comeback. Cain Velasquez, Mirko "Cro Cop", Mike Swick, Spencer Fisher, and Dan Hardy also picked up main card victories at the event.

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UFC 99 Weigh-In Results: All Fighters Make Weight
Jun 12, 2009 - 10:27 am ET | 35 Comments
UFC 99 Weigh-In Results: All Fighters Make Weight

All 24 UFC 99 fighters, including headliners Wanderlei Silva and Rich Franklin, successfully made weight on Friday at the Lanxess Arena in Cologne, Germany for their bouts, which take place at the venue on Saturday and air live on pay-per-view.

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