Real Quick With Mike Swick Podcast

New addition to the UFC Bantamweight roster, and undefeated fighter, Umar Nurmagomedov, Skypes in for today's episode. He and Mike talk about joining the UFC, training with Khabib and the guys, winning by rear naked choke, the psychological challenge of cutting weight, training in style in the UAE, and lots more! Stay tuned! We got Islam Makhachev, Khabib Nurmagomedov and Javier Mendez coming up n...

New addition to the Bellator Lightweight roster, and undefeated fighter, Usman Nurmagomedov, Skypes in for today's episode. He and Mike talk about Usman's use of Muay Thai, his background in martial arts, the impact of training with Khabib, what to expect when he makes his Bellator debut, a great story about Abdulmanap, and lots more! Stay tuned! We got Umar Nurmagomedov, Islam Makhachev, Khabib N...

Former GFC World Champion, former Fight Nights World Champion, former Combat Sambo World Champion, and UFC Flyweight, Tagir Ulanbekov, Skypes in for today's show. He and Mike talk about training with Khabib and the guys in Dubai, how Abdulmanap got him into MMA, Tagir's upcoming fight against Bruno Silva, his prediction for Khabib vs Gaethje, and more! Subscribe now and click the bell for notifica...

UFC Light Heavyweight contender, and entrepreneur, Anthony Johnson, Skypes in for today's episode. He and Mike talk about Anthony's return to the UFC at Light Heavyweight, cutting a lot of weight, resetting and getting focused, business opportunities, Jan Błachowicz vs Dominick Reyes, Stylebender vs Costa, Khabib vs Gaethje, most KO's under a minute, and more! Hit subscribe and click the bell for...

UFC Welterweight fighter and Russian National Combat Sambo champion, Abubakar Nurmagomedov, Skypes in for today's episode. He and Mike talk about training in Dubai with Khabib and the team, getting into Sambo, keeping an eye on Khamzat Chimaev, getting pranked by his cousin Khabib, and more! Subscribe now and click the bell for notifications, we have more awesome guests lined up! Watch the video t...

MMA Legend, former WSOF/PFL Welterweight World Champion, former UFC Welterweight top contender, decorated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, author, entrepreneur, ukulele player, and Mike’s former roommate, Jon Fitch, Skypes in for today’s episode. He and Mike talk about Fitch's early days of MMA, forming Team AKA, the unpredictability of the UFC, building champions from the ground up, meeting Anthon...

Legendary stand-up comedian, actor, producer, author, and BJJ blue belt, Russell Peters, Skypes in for today’s show. He and Mike talk about how much Netflix pays comedians, how to bomb in style, comparing Jiu-Jitsu experience, performing in the same arenas, taking enemy fire on USO tours, breaking down upcoming fights, comedy's GOATs, and tons more! Buckle up, hit subscribe, and click the bell for...

UFC Featherweight contender and owner of Combat Zone MMA, Calvin Kattar, Skypes in for this episode. They talk about Calvin's background in MMA, breaking into the UFC, the mindset that helped him climb the ranks, the possibility of coaching on The Ultimate Fighter with Max Holloway, breaking down Khabib vs Gaethje, getting pumped for Stylebender vs Costa, and tons more! This is a must-watch episod...

UFC strawweight contender, model, and Karate Hottie, Michelle Waterson, Skypes in for today's episode. She and Mike talk about how fight week has changed, getting hyped up to unleash the beast, Michelle's new limited-edition sneakers, binging on Netflix, favorite foods to eat after weighing in, and more! Hit that subscribe button and click the bell for notifications so you never miss an episode! W...

2008 Olympic Gold Medalist, UFC Flyweight & Bantamweight Champion, author, and custom pillow aficionado, Henry Cejudo, Skypes in for this episode. They discuss Triple C's career achievements, coming out of retirement to fight Volkanovski, clinch boxing with Ryan García, Chito Vera's victory of Sean O'Malley, Hotboxin with Mike Tyson, Khabib vs Gaethje, Stylebender vs Costa, Woodley vs Covington, H...

UFC Bantamweight fighter, TUF: Latin America alum, and surfer, Marlon "Chito" Vera, Skypes in for this episode. He and Mike talk about his recent victory over "Sugar" Sean O'Malley, MMA training in Ecuador, hustling to get on The Ultimate Fighter, dealing with losses, his current training regimen, surfing with Luke Rockhold, and more! Subscribe now so you never miss an episode! Watch the video tap...

Former UFC Middleweight Champion, former Strikeforce Middleweight Champion, model, surfer, steer wrestler, and Mike's longtime friend and teammate, Luke Rockhold, Skypes in for today's show. He and Mike have a quick chat about becoming a cowboy, coming out of retirement, DC's golf game, Mike in the Cobra Pits of Thailand, Stylebender vs. Costa, Tyron vs. Colby, fighting kooks, and there's even a c...

6th Degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, MMA Fighter, BJJ teacher, entrepreneur, and inspirational human being, Renzo Gracie, Skypes in for today's episode. He and Mike talk about being an ambassador of BJJ, flying to Brazil last month to fight Wallid Ismail bare-knuckle, getting Matt Serra and Ali Abdelaziz started in MMA, meeting with the President of Brazil and making deals, saving lives t...

8th degree red and black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, eight-time World Jiu-Jitsu Champion, former Pan American Champion, veteran medalist of the ADCC, Hollywood stunt coordinator, celebrity instructor, and BJJ legend, Rigan Machado, Skypes in for today's episode. He and Mike talk about his epic 1986 fight with Rickson Gracie, the evolution of BJJ in the UFC era, his regret over Chadwick Boseman's...

Renzo Gracie Black Belt, 4th Degree Judo Black Belt, and Founder/CEO of Dominance MMA, Ali Abdelaziz Skypes in for today's episode. He and Mike discuss Khabib vs Gaethje and Usman vs Burns, how he got started managing MMA fighters, beef with Conor McGregor and Colby Covington, Dana White haters, the possibility of Khabib vs Floyd Mayweather, and tons more! Hit that subscribe button now, we've got...

TUF 1 Middleweight Champion, King of the Cage Welterweight Champion, and UFC Hall-of-Famer, Diego Sanchez, Skypes in for this episode. He and Mike talk about his upcoming fight against Jake Matthews at UFC 253, staying motivated, the illegal knee controversy, the impact of TUF 1 on MMA, getting obscene emails from Nick Diaz, and much more! Subscribe for all the latest! Watch the video taping of th...

2011 NCAA wrestling champion, three-time All-American, two-time ESPY award winner, ESPN/PAC-12 wrestling analyst, motivational speaker, author, and inspirational human being, Anthony Robles Skypes in for this episode. He and Mike talk about Anthony's wrestling background, the upcoming movie based on Anthony's life, pull-up world records, the motivational power of music, dealing with nerves before...

AKA Founder, head trainer, friend and business partner of Mike, Javier Mendez, Skypes in on this episode from UFC 252 in Vegas to give all the updates on Daniel Cormier before his big match this weekend against Stipe Miocic. The two also discuss Stipe's strategy, things you may not know about DC, Khabib's goals, using emotion to your advantage, nerves as a coach and as a fighter, Khabib's updates,...

UFC Hall of Famer, two-time Golden Gloves Champion, professional wrestler, TUF Season 1 finalist, Stephan Bonnar Skypes in for this episode. He and Mike talk all about getting on TUF season 1, reality show mind games, sneaking out to get booze during the show, being more famous than rich, all the upcoming fights, and more! Be sure to subscribe to stay in the loop! Watch the video taping of this ep...

Hollywood power Agent & Partner of the renown WME Talent Agency, Brad Slater, joins Mike to discuss what it took to get to his level of success, now having clients like Dwayne Johnson (The Rock), Odel Beckham Jr., Octavia Spencer, Ice Cube, among many other big stars. Brad is also a huge MMA fan and took part in helping to brand and market Ronda Rousey during her meteoric rise as well as other UFC...

Former UFC Heavyweight & Light Heavyweight Champion, StrikeForce Heavyweight Grand Prix Chapion, two-time US Olympian, FOX Sports host, podcaster, and Mike's teammate, Daniel Cormier, Skypes in for this episode. The two talk about Daniel’s upcoming World Championship fight against Stipe Miocic, Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Justin Gaethje, Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones Jr., the early days of AKA, the UFC's n...

Multiple time former UFC Welterweight Champion, Tyron Woodley, re-joins the show with Mike Swick to discuss his upcoming fight with Colby Covington. Yes, it is finally happening! The two also discuss Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones Jr, Tyron’s music & acting career, most memorable fame moments, Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Justin Gaethje, Daniel Cormier vs Stipe Miocic, going back to Thailand and more! Watch th...

The voice of the UFC Octagon, entrepreneur, author, podcaster, Bourbon connoisseur, and poker champion Bruce Buffer Skypes in for this episode. He and Mike chat about UFC without the crowd, Puncher's Chance bourbon, memorable octagon moments, Khabib vs. Gaethje, calling the Tyson/Jones fight, many adventures in poker, and more! Don't forget to subscribe! Be sure and check out all the clips and hig...

Former UFC Lightweight Champion and WEC Lightweight Champion Anthony Pettis, and UFC veteran and Bellator Bantamweight contender Sergio Pettis Skype in for this episode. They talk about the return of Bellator, reality TV for fighters, smoking with Mike Tyson, turning tragedy into triumph, sibling rivalry, and tons more! Be sure to subscribe! Be sure and check out all the clips and highlights of Th...

Creator of Entourage, writer, director, producer, and now podcaster Doug Ellin Skypes in for this episode. He and Mike talk about Victory The Podcast, casting UFC fighters in Entourage, Mike Tyson's potential comeback, things you can and can't say about public figures, and much more! Don't miss it! Check out Victory The Podcast with Doug Ellin, Kevin Dillon, and Kevin Connolly for great insight in...