Mike Swick is officially cancer free! Last year, the former UFC standout and WEC title challenger shared the upsetting news that he was up against the “toughest and most aggressive battle” of his life after being diagnosed with late-stage lymphoblastic lymphoma, An aggressive type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Taking to Instagram, Swick revealed that he has
Mike Swick shares an inspiring message on social media as he battles cancer “Quick” said he can’t wait to have another bang this year Original The Ultimate Fighter contestant and UFC veteran Mike Swick has opened up about his year-long battle with cancer. The AKA Thailand founder is staying strong and hopes he serves as
Mike Swick is currently in the biggest fight of his life. Swick has taken to his Instagram account to reveal that he’s been dealing with cancer. There was a period when the former UFC fighter didn’t even know he had it. Luckily, he has gotten the official diagnosis without waiting even longer than the seven
As you probably know, Mike Swick retired the Swickatine and set out for Thailand to run his dream gym. Since 2015, Swick has called AKA Thailand home in the paradise of Phuket. Rich with beaches, bars and night life, Phuket is also home to the infamous Red Light District. Basically, life is awesome and this
Mark Hunt is over here driving people around the streets of Thailand on a motorized scooter bike. When Mark Hunt parks his scooter bike he doesn’t check if he parked it correctly or even if used the kickstand. Hunt just walks off like a boss and assumes that scooter is parked. Hunt takes on Bigfoot
Mike Swick, it’s been a good run. While we’re sad to see you go, you’re leaving as close to “on your terms” as possible, and that’s the only thing an athlete could ever ask for. Swick has battled against the odds in his career, being misdiagnosed with a stomach issue, being unable to keep on
It must be cool to be Mike Swick. He’s a second or third generation forefather of the sport, he drinks snake blood, plays with tigers, and enjoys low-impact workouts involving tires. He has it all figured out. Frankly, it’s nice to just see him back and healthy after years of rapid weight loss due to esophageal
Mike Swick has only fought three times in the last five years, which is hard to comprehend considering how it seemed like Mike Swick wouldn’t leave our TVs for the better part of five years. He got ill, had it misdiagnosed more times than he has knockouts, then came back in 2012, went 1-1 and
Many miles from civilization and lost in the humid jungles of Thailand we find UFC fighter Mike Swick. Separated from his party and possibly suffering from heat exhaustion, Swick attempts to make allies with the wild life of Thailand. Nature is a cruel beast and Swick quickly discovers that the local wildlife may be more
In 2001, a study in the Journal of Experimental Psychology: General concluded that our brains are hard-wired to identify and fear snakes. Just last year, a study by anthropologist Lynne Isbell found that neurons in a specific area of the brains of Japanese macaque monkeys responded more quickly and strongly to snake images. The crazy
In 2001, a study in the Journal of Experimental Psychology: General concluded that our brains are hard-wired to identify and fear snakes. Just last year, a study by anthropologist Lynne Isbell found that neurons in a specific area of the brains of Japanese macaque monkeys responded more quickly and strongly to snake images. The crazy
Despite the advancements in technology over the past decade, this article isn’t going to write itself. If it did, I would be able to wake up in the morning and read a book instead of clamoring over the computer, frantically slamming my fingers on the keyboard like a pianist with epilepsy. If you retain anything
If Wallid Ismail commentated African Safari shows, it would single-handedly be the greatest thing to hit your television. It could bump Here Comes Honey Boo Boo from its primetime slot, and it would do so with violent disregard. Unfortunately, Wallid is far too busy promoting Jungle Fights and saving Brazilians from a monsoon apocalypse. Instead,
Remember in the original Ultimate Fighter when Chris Leben held that KO win above Mike Swick’s head like that priest monkey holding up Simba in Lion King? Yeah, we do too. Now we can finally share it with everyone because Pro Ice on the UG found the rare fight and uploaded it on Youtube for
The folks in the US Armed Services are some pretty brave men and women. They put their lives on the line so that we can write moderately entertaining articles about them getting submitted by UFC fighters on their quests to protect freedom. They also defend our right to eat tacos at 4:00 AM from vendors
Matt Brown will always be one of my favorite fighters. He just wants to bang, bros. If you ask him questions about what he thinks his opponent will do in a fight he will stare at you in a way that will make you think he is going to punch your head off of your