UFC 105 Results: Dan Hardy Wins Shot at Georges St. Pierre Over Mike Swick
By: Chad Edward Posted On: November 14, 2009 at 10:33pmFighters.com’s tenth-ranked welterweight “Outlaw” Dan Hardy (23-6) won a unanimous decision over ninth-ranked “Quick” Mike Swick (14-3) by judges’ scores of 30-27 twice and 29-28 once at UFC 105 at M.E.N. Arena in Manchester Saturday.
After the win, a fresh-looking Hardy said, “Yeah, that was a tough fight. I did what I could, England. I did what I could. Sorry I didnt get the finish, but we got there in the end.”
With the win, Hardy earned a title shot versus Fighters.com and UFC Welterweight Champion “Rush” Georges St. Pierre (19-2). After watching Hardy win, St. Pierre said, “He already proved that he deserve a challenge to my title. I look forward to the fight.”
Hardy responded simply, “I’m excited.”
Hardy overwhelmed a game Swick with a striking attack on his feet and, in the third round, on the mat. But, Swick was able to counter Hardy’s hooks with pot shots. When Hardy landed, he landed Hardy and wobbled Swick in all three rounds and cut open Swick’s head with an elbow on the mat in round three.
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Comments
Hardy has a hell of a chin and power in those paws. He looked great in this outing, though he wasn’t in the ring with Mike Swick. I don’t know who that was in the ring. Who ever he was he looked weak, confused and scared.
The bad news is neither of these guys could beat GSP on their best day with an aluminum bat and a can of mace. GSP could beat them both, one after another on the same night and still go out to the club after. Congrats Hardy, you win an embarrassing defeat in your future. Enjoy!!