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‘TUF 1’ Cast Member Mike Swick Announces Retirement from MMA

Mike Swick has decided to retire following a loss at UFC 189. | Dave Mandel/Sherdog.com

UFC welterweight Mike Swick has decided to call it a career after 21 professional bouts.

The AKA Thailand representative announced his decision Thursday via Facebook. He exits the sport on the heels of a loss to Alex Garcia at UFC 189, his first fight in 945 days.

“I was healthy and injury free for the first time in [eight] years but still couldn't put my game together,” Swick wrote regarding the July 11 bout.