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“Fantastic Positive News” Gets UFC World Ecstatic as 43-Year-Old Former TUF Alumni Defeats Cancer

Published 03/09/2023, 3:26 AM EST

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Cancer is a growing concern across the world, affecting millions of people each year. The diagnosis of cancer can be devastating for anyone, and the road to recovery is often a challenging one. Despite this, there are still many stories of triumph and resilience that inspire hope and optimism in those facing the disease. One such story is that of Mike Swick.

Mike Swick is a former mixed martial artist who made his name in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He was known for his aggressive fighting style and his ability to knock out opponents with lightning-fast strikes. However, his life saw a tough turn when he was diagnosed with cancer last year.

Mike Swick’s cancer struggles

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Swick was diagnosed with stage 4 lymphoblastic lymphoma cancer in February 2022. Swick‘s battle with cancer was a difficult one, but he faced it with courage and determination. He underwent several rounds of chemotherapy and radiation therapy.

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Recently, Swick posted a few pictures of himself on social media, declaring that he is now cancer-free. The news was met with an outpouring of support from fans and well-wishers across the world. Here are some of the fan reactions from Reddit.

One fan recalled a past incident and said – “What always stands out to me about Mike swick is after he lost a fight many years ago. He had hundreds of messages on instagram of well wishes. I noticed he went through and thanked every single person individually who said something nice to him. Says a lot about his character. Super guy”

Swick’s gym mate wrote – “I trained at AKA from 2008-10. I never talked to him much but he was always nice to everyone, no ego. Very genuine.”

Another fan commented – “Wow that is fantastic positive news for that man! Mike “Quick” Swick might be one of the more underrated and important fighters from that important era of the sport. Definitely deserves his praises.”

One fan commented – “Fun fact: Mike Swick once fought a dude named Butch Bacon. You read that right. Butch Bacon. Cheers to good health, Mr. Swick. Wishing everyone a long, happy, cancer free life.”

Another commented – “So happy to hear this. HEY CANCER, YOU WEREN’T QUICK ENOUGH FOR MIKE, F*CK YOU!”

MMA World Stands With 43-Year-Old UFC Veteran Mike Swick as News of Over 1-Year Battle With Cancer Comes to Light

One person was of the opinion – “Mike “Quick” Swick is a f*cking legend, handled this whole situation like a champ. So happy for him !”

Another one wrote – “Awesomeness. Couldn’t happened to a nicer guy.”

Thus, many were happy for Swick.

Mike ‘Quick’ Swick’s UFC Career

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Swick had a professional MMA record of 15 wins and 6 losses. He competed in both the welterweight and middleweight divisions throughout his career. The world gave Swick the nickname of ‘Quick’ due to his explosive and fast fighting style, characterized by his quick movements and lightning-fast strikes.

He first fought for the UFC in 2005 and some of his biggest opponents, include Dan Hardy and Matt Brown. His last fight was back in 2015 when he faced a second consecutive loss against Alex Gracia via a unanimous decision.

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In his Instagram post, Swick talked about his entire cancer journey in detail. Mike Swick‘s story is one of resilience, courage, and hope. His journey from a cancer diagnosis to beating the disease is a testament to the power of the human spirit and the importance of never giving up.

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Sushant Sharma

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Sushant is a UFC writer at EssentiallySports. He has been actively contributing to the field of writing for over 2 years. He is a huge UFC fan and has been following it since 2016.
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Rohini Kottu