UFC 105: The Winner Of Swick/Hardy Will Definitely Fight GSP Next?

by Kelvin Hunt on Nov 3, 2009 10:15 AM EST in News Comment 11 comments

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That's what Mike Swick says on UFC.com:

"The exciting thing about this fight is not only is he a good opponent – he’s a very technical striker – but he’s a game opponent," said Swick of Hardy. "He brings it, and mentally, he’s there, which is always a good sign. Another thing that’s exciting is that he has that all or nothing attitude. He’s got a lot to gain in this fight and not as much to lose because of the position that he’s in and I know I’m going to fight the most hungry and the most aggressive Dan Hardy out there. He’s gonna come at me with everything he’s got and that’s what’s gonna challenge me. The difference between Dan Hardy and me and where we rank doesn’t matter. The winner of this fight fights GSP (Georges St-Pierre), so it’s a huge reward for either one of us and there’s definitely a lot to gain."

Honestly, neither fighter has a prayer against George St. Pierre...maybe a puncher's chance? This is just a quick reminder of just how dominant George St. Pierre has been over the past 2 years.

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neither has the takedown defense to hang with gsp for 5 rds. having heard the wrestling cred alves worked with to prep….neither of these 2 will do it. i’m curious as to whether gsp will again be unable to finish/stop a legit opponent. minus hughes and bj, the only 2 guys he’s finished since 2005 have been serra and before that sean sherk (a natural 155’er). let the flaming begin, but he’s decisioning most of the top tier guys he’s fought doesn’t have him on my “p4p” list

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by theworldsoldestsport on Nov 3, 2009 10:26 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

It doesn't matter

swick’s record is impressive and if he beats hardy he should get the title shot. You do not get title shots based upon can you beat the champ. You get title shots because you have beaten the opponets in front of you

by EVeezy on Nov 3, 2009 11:22 AM EST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs

Right

But Swick hasn’t beaten anyone that’s top ten…neither has Hardy.

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by Kelvin Hunt on Nov 3, 2009 11:25 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Totally Agree

Some can probably make an argument for Swick but . . . . nah, I really can’t. I hate to classify his opponents but who has Mike Swick beaten in the 170lbs. division? I was surprised he got the win over Burkman who held him against the cage for 3 rounds.

Hardy?!?

I hope this is one of those situations where another 170lbs fighter comes around and makes a huge statement with a great performance Dana and Joe decides to rethink their decision.

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by VeeisAnimated on Nov 3, 2009 12:00 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Yo

If Daley beats Condit at UFC 108…he deserves the next shot IMO..

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by Kelvin Hunt on Nov 3, 2009 12:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Daley? That would be cool. Stranger things have happened with many fighters getting injured, including 4 out of the 5 champions

To wit,
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by VeeisAnimated on Nov 4, 2009 10:32 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I just want to see Hardy KO Swick.

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by _Felix_ on Nov 3, 2009 10:33 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

me too. I don’t understand why Hardy gets so much hate. The guy speaks his mind and is an entertaining fighter. I loved the way he got under Plastic Paddy’s skin and beat him up. Great stuff.

by cauliflower_ears on Nov 3, 2009 1:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

lol

that was pretty funny how upset Marcus Davis got

by EVeezy on Nov 3, 2009 1:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

+2

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by Kelvin Hunt on Nov 3, 2009 2:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

i want to see gsp get knocked out again. if matt serra can do it. so can other fighters

gsp has the aura of say lyoto machida? i tell you why gsp lost to serra. when he won the belt gsp was partying up a storm and hanging with the ladies. i have no problem with that. it interfered with his training schedule so he either underestimated matt serra or just did not train the proper way for that fight. i was living in vegas at the time and they kinda have they own paparazzi in vegas that follows people to the many nightclubs in las vegas. it was funny how many times gsp was caught on camera partying and it was on the local news. peace.

by wolfmanshowlforever on Nov 4, 2009 6:08 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs