UFC Quick Quote: Ben Saunders wants another chance at Mike Swick after 'uncalled for' remarks
by Jesse Holland on Nov 24, 2009 1:17 PM EST
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"After the [UFC 99] fight, (Swick) ended up coming to the back and talking for a bit. I was kind of feeling out if he was just trying to gloat or just trying to rub it in my face. What's going on here? I went with it. He seemed like it may have been he was more excited than gloating and I was like, 'Oh, that's cool man.' I went up to Bob Cook after, I was looking for my corner Paul Rodriguez and I said, 'Hey Bob, have you seen Paul? And he was like, 'Man, you're still smiling, huh?' I had nothing to be ashamed of. I got TKO'ed by Mike Swick and I'm fighting in the UFC living my dream and then they said something. Then as I was walking away his entire corner and Mike Swick were more like, 'Got knocked the f--- out,' or something like that. And I was like, 'Are you serious?' I thought that was ridiculous, arrogant and uncalled for. Mike Swick just was in the back with me trying to be cool with me and then you're going to act like that because you're with your crew and all laughing in my face as I'm walking away?"
-- UFC welterweight Ben Saunders talks to Sherdog.com about the treatment he received from Mike Swick after their 170-pound battle at UFC 99 back in June. "Killa B" was felled by strikes in the second round and blames his tepid performance on a rib injury he brought with him on fight night. The opposing AKA striker was "Quick" to dismiss his fallen foe and according to the TUF 6 vet, nothing would be sweeter than a little revenge from a healthier -- and more dangerous Saunders.
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cmon Ben, you have 2 dominant wins, one over a nobody and one over a guy older than me! calm down!
by kevjack115 on Nov 24, 2009 1:29 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Saunders is good shit
One of the few who looks like he is always having fun… which is great I think.
He hasn’t bored me yet Kev… Im not saying he’s the next thing, but he’s a great talent for the first night of the night on any card Win or lose, somebody should taste canvas.
Most of us need to be reminded what we already know before we need to be taught a new lesson
by Bigger Zino on Nov 24, 2009 1:41 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
me either
I enjoy watching him fight and it always looks like he’s having fun, but who cares if someone is talking shit. If they are that insecure with themselves that they need to make comments when they werent even in the fight, FUCK THEM! concentrate on winning the big fight and moving up the ladder, don’t even give douche bags a second thought!
by kevjack115 on Nov 24, 2009 1:50 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I imagine
Killa B is probably having a hard time digesting that he belongs with the UFC – he’s still in his rookie year no?
It always amazes me how sensitive some of these fighters are.
Most of us need to be reminded what we already know before we need to be taught a new lesson
by Bigger Zino on Nov 24, 2009 1:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
its his second year. 3rd fihgt im pretty sure
dude.....i am
by brendog on Nov 24, 2009 2:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Book the rematch!
how can you guys not side on Ben with this? He may not be a top 10 fighter yet, but he does have potential and what Swick did is just trashy and classeless. Its cool to sell a fight to the public, but to act like a d*ick backstage to a fighter thast you just kZo’ed is totally uncalled in gentlemans martial arts for and I can see why Ben wants a rematch! personally, I am all for a rematch! Dont know if Ben can beat Swick but I do know that Ben could fight Swick about 100 times better then he did in their fight. The moment overwhelmed Saunders in their 1st fight and we were jipped out of what I am convinced will be a very entertaining rematch! Swick just got destroyed by Hardy and Saunders rebounded from his 1st loss in a big fight which is a major hurdle to overcome in a young fighters natural progression. Next step is to break the top 10..which is something I believe he will do by the end of 2010.
I have been raving about him since I 1st saw him fight on TUF. A very important attribute is that he ENJOYS what he does…and when you get a kid that loves training and fighting and you combine that with a top camp you get a MONSTER in the making!
His weakness is TD defense, but thats the easiest thing to correct!
He has a world of potemtial!
I say book the rematch! I wont mind seeing Swick eat knees at all!
by John G. on Nov 24, 2009 2:05 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
lmao
what did swick do John? It was his camp. I think we all sided with Ben on this one, hence the “don’t listen to what non fighting douche bags have to say!”
I’d watch a rematch, thats for sure!
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by kevjack115 on Nov 24, 2009 2:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
i think a second matchup would be great
mike swick was sure scared of hardy’s power after that fist punch landed from hardy. sure went to the clinch real fast. saunders would destroy swick with those knee strikes too. revenge would be sweet.
yes i am obsessive, obnoxious, in your face and all about covering the spread. those are my good qualities.
by wolfmanshowlforever on Nov 24, 2009 2:45 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I agree 100%...
the fight just happened and it wasn’t even close…..
by Robert(1) on Nov 24, 2009 2:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Not saying this is true or not but I would believe it as Swick does come off as an arrogant prick. I’m glad Hardy kicked his ass and brought him back down to earth.
I’d like to see a rematch if Saunders can keep it up.
by HappyLittleTreez on Nov 24, 2009 1:35 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Disrespect
If that’s true what he’s saying then it shows serious disrespect from AKA and Swick. GSP is always supportive and constructive with his comments and conversation after a win, which shows just how classy a true champion should be.
by oskarbravo on Nov 24, 2009 1:37 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
GSP always supportive and constructive...
Agree, but only when he wins, because like the any other fighter he was quick with excuses for the Serra and Hughes loses.
by fmx on Nov 24, 2009 1:49 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
What?
He was quick to say what? He got caught by a lesser level opponent and that he got subbed by the champ? That is just plain facts. No trash talking in my opinion. He worked both of them in a rematch… pure beat downs. He was still classy after that as well. The only thing I ever heard him say in a negative fashion was: “I wasn’t impressed with your performance”… That isn’t even talking trash. Well maybe its GSP’s way of talking trash?
Plus the performance quote was turned into a pretty funny song haha… not that that has anything to do with anything :D
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by enzo-enormous on Nov 24, 2009 10:42 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
When are we going to see Saunders-Rumble?
That’s a fight that needs to happen! Although Dana might throw Rumble a nobody just to get back on the winning track, but I think Saunders-Rumble would be one hell of a stand up war!
by the rock on Nov 24, 2009 1:47 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I hope this is up next for both...
Most of us need to be reminded what we already know before we need to be taught a new lesson
by Bigger Zino on Nov 24, 2009 1:50 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Swick vs Rumble
makes more sense…..both coming off losses, were supposed to fight anyway
by Robert(1) on Nov 24, 2009 2:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
agree Robert
I think that fight sounds perfect.
Fedor is the king…
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Now get on your knees…
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by jay. on Nov 24, 2009 2:40 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed as well.
Swick/Rumble and Saunders vs Matt Brown
by domino effect on Nov 24, 2009 3:00 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
oooohhh
I like Matt Brown/Saunders
not bad.
Most of us need to be reminded what we already know before we need to be taught a new lesson
by Bigger Zino on Nov 24, 2009 3:21 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
No wonder everyone hates Swick
That’s appalling sportsmanship, can’t stand arrogant bullies. Glad I got to see him get beat in Manchester, so much for the AKA title fight. Hopefully Hardy and Semtex will both get another shot at shutting them up, sounds like Kos and Swick (and possibly Fitch) could do with another Rough House humbling.
by David W-S on Nov 24, 2009 2:05 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
GOOD POST DAVID!
I strongly agree. 1st thing you learn in any form of martial arts is to not act like that! Never kick a man when he is down, unless you are in my beloved PRIDE! lol
Happy to see Semtex beat the snot out of him!
by John G. on Nov 24, 2009 2:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Swick the Dick
I say put Swick in the cage with Alves. I love seeing his over rated ass getting knocked out. Ben isn’t top 10 or anything, but you guys are right, he is exciting and seems to be enjoying himself. What more could you ask for?
Fedor is the king…
P4P best ever.
Now get on your knees…
and bow down to the sweater!!! -infamous Mania Blogger.
by jay. on Nov 24, 2009 2:39 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
C-mon Guys!!!!!!!!
You guys are forgetting that it was Ben who was talking shit to Swick when he was holding him down. Now he all butt hurt cause Swicks camp said something?
by JV. on Nov 24, 2009 3:35 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Not that interested
in a rematch right away. There are more entertaining match ups right now. Everyone wants to set up Ben vs Rumble. I’d be into that fight, but I’d also like to see him fight someone like Martin Kampman or maybe Matt Brown. here’s the one’s I like
Swick vs Kampman [the rebooking]
Killa B vs Dustin Hazelett
Matt Brown vs Rumble
Paulo Thiago vs Richardo Almeida
Marcus Davis vs Phil Baroni [if anyone cares]
by DB22 on Nov 24, 2009 5:06 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Those are all good matchups
and would make for some entertaining fights. The problem in the WW division is that there’s GSP, and then there’s everyone else. So there’s a lot of great fights to be had in the WW division, just no legitimate contenders to take the title away from GSP.
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by the rock on Nov 24, 2009 5:31 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
how about a rematch with ben and swick
BUT BOTH OF EM HAVE THEIR MOUTHS TAPED SHUT..then no one can whine about smack talk!! lol
the difference between a brown noser and a sh*t head..is depth perception!
by sarah- on Nov 24, 2009 5:36 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
funny how swick told saunders " u guna f#ing hold me all night?" wen swick was trying 2 hold hardy the whole 1st round
by d*locc on Nov 24, 2009 5:44 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Swick just denied everything on Twitter
Him and his team claim it was a load of bull and that they have always liked Ben. Weird, starting to seem pretty childish now.
by David W-S on Nov 24, 2009 10:31 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
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