UFC Signs Luis “Beicao” Ramos to Replace Mike Swick Against Erick Silva at UFC 134

The UFC has signed welterweight Shooto champion Luis “Beicao” Ramos to replace an injured Mike Swick and face fellow Brazilian Erick Silva on the UFC 134 fight card on August 27 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

UFC 134 is headlined by a rematch between UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva vs. Yushin Okami and also features Mauricio “Shogun” Rua vs. Forrest Griffin and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira vs. Brendan Schaub.

Mike Swick Off UFC 134 with Knee Injury, Erick Silva to Remain on Card

Mike Swick has been forced out of his return to the Octagon at UFC 134 due to injury. His opponent, Erick Silva, will remain on the UFC 134 fight card and the UFC is expected to name a replacement soon.

Swick was scheduled to make his return to the Octagon after a long layoff due to a misdiagnosed stomach issue. No timetable was given for Swick’s return.

UFC 134: Mike Swick Returns Against Newcomer Erick Silva on Aug. 27 in Rio

Welterweight Mike Swick will return to action for the first time in a year-and-a-half when he welcomes Brazilian Erick Silva to the Octagon at UFC 134 on August 27 in Rio de Janeiro.

UFC 134 is headlined by middleweight champion Anderson Silva vs. Yushin Okami and also includes Mauricio “Shogun” Rua vs. Forrest Griffin and Antonio Rogerio Nogueira vs. Brendan Schaub.

UFC Fight for the Troops 2 Lineup Complete for UFC Fight Night 23 on Jan. 22

The UFC Fight for the Troops 2 lineup is now complete for UFC Fight Night 23 on Jan. 22 at Texas’ Fort Hood, with lightweight contenders Evan Dunham and Melvin Guillard squaring off in the main event of the Spike-televised fundraiser.

UFC Fight for the Troops 2, Florian vs. Dunham Official for Jan. 22 on Spike TV

On Veterans Day, the UFC officially announced UFC Fight for the Troops 2 for Jan. 22 at Fort Hood, Texas.

Lightweights Kenny Florian and Evan Dunham headline the event, with Mike Swick vs. David Mitchell, Matt Mitrione vs. Tim Hague, DaMarques Johnson vs. Mike Guymon, and Yves Edwards vs. Melvin Guillard also official for the card.

Mike Swick vs. David Mitchell Set for UFC Fight for the Troops 2 on Jan. 22

After being out of action for nearly a year following back-to-back losses, welterweight Mike Swick will look to get back on track when he’s expected to return against David Mitchell at UFC Fight for the Troops 2 (UFC Fight Night 23) on Jan. 22 in Fort Hood, Texas.

Mike Swick Talks About His Health Challenges and How He’s Dealing With Them

Mike Swick Likely to Undergo Surgery, Not Fighting Matt Serra at April 17 UFC Event

A matchup between Mike Swick and former welterweight champ Matt Serra, first reported last night as a possibility to co-headline the UFC’s April 17 UFC Fight Night 22 event, is already off, as an arm injury suffered by Swick in his February loss to Paulo Thiago will likely require surgery that will sideline him indefinitely.

UFC Challenging Strikeforce on April 17, Serra-Swick Possible to Co-Headline Spike Event

UFC President Dana White today confirmed that the UFC will go head-to-head with Strikeforce’s recently-announced April 17 card on CBS with an event that is expected to air on Spike TV. Headlining matchups are in the works for the event, likely to be dubbed UFC Fight Night 22, with former welterweight champion Matt Serra and Mike Swick reportedly in talks to meet in the card’s co-main event.

UFC 109 Medical Suspensions: Sonnen, Swick, and Maia Among 11 Suspended

11 of the 22 fighters in action at Saturday’s “UFC 109: Relentless” event is Las Vegas were issued medical suspensions on Monday by the Nevada State Athletic Commission, including main card winners Chael Sonnen and Demian Maia, as well as losers Mark Coleman, Mike Swick, Dan Miller, and Frank Trigg.

Maia, Swick, and preliminary card fighter Mac Danzig were issued the card’s longest suspensions, sidelined until August unless cleared by a doctor for various injuries.