UFC 82: Josh Koscheck vs. Dustin Hazelett fight in the works (Exclusive)

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dustin Hazelett finally fighting a main stream fighter!!

This is one heck of a match-up though for Little D.

Koscheck is a straight up PURE fighter, with incredible strength. His stand-up is improving greatly.

But Dustin is something else. Most of you have never seen Little D fight, but this guy is awesome. He has incredible ground game, and he can also stand up and strike.

I fear that his takedown defense might be suspect, but I do believe he can catch Josh Koscheck in a submission.

This is a hard one for me to call, because Dustin is very unederestimated.

But the only way I honestly see Dustin winning is via submisison.

So who knows?

Great Match-Up though.

How does Koscheck go from fighting Sanchez and St. Pierre to Hazelett? He should be fighting dudes like Marcus Davis, Karo, etc. Hazelett is nice but he is not ready for Koscheck. He’ll have to Drew Fickett-him for the win. Only chance.

KOS is going to win this fight easy! This is a joke!

KOS is going to win this fight easy! This is a joke!

Like I said, most of you all have never seen a Dustin Hazelett fight.

Violent Mike posted a video of Dustin in the Robinson/Diaz forum go watch Dustin knock out Chad Reiner (who is a tough dude) in 7 Seconds.

Dustin is impressive.

who the hell is dustin hazelett?

Ok, I just saw the fight Dustin had vs Reiner. Does anyone have anything else on him? Karo has a broken hand, Marcus Davis is good option. He tough as hell and has a great chin. I think Davis would be a good test for Kos.

Ok, I just saw the fight Dustin had vs Reiner. Does anyone have anything else on him? Karo has a broken hand, Marcus Davis is good option. He tough as hell and has a great chin. I think Davis would be a good test for Kos.

Yeh Marcus Davis would have been a good option if he werent signed already to fight sum Brit in England at UFC 80: Rapid Fire

I dunno, no disrespect to Dustin or Kos, but neither excite me, the only thing I like about seeing Kos fight, is watching him get booooed by his homecrowd (las vegas) after each and every fight.

What interests me is who the hell will be fighting Fitch on that same card. They dont have an opponent for him yet, and I cant think of any opponent that deserves to fight him or that would make sense for him to fight. He is next in line for a title shot as soon as the GSP/Hughes fight is decided, unless Serra is healthy by then. But I dunno who the hell they can match him up with on march 1st. Karo is the only fight that makes sense but Karo has a broken hand and I dunno if he will be ready by march 1st.

All this is irrelevant because the real Welterweight title fight is GSP vs. Fitch…. 5 rounds of War! Now thats a title fight, all GSP has to do is take the belt from hughes 1 last time. Wow what if GSP title and has defend it against Fitch in Montreal Canada…. His people will go crazy for him. It would be awesome to watch.

Ok, I just saw the fight Dustin had vs Reiner. Does anyone have anything else on him? Karo has a broken hand, Marcus Davis is good option. He tough as hell and has a great chin. I think Davis would be a good test for Kos.

Dustin Hazelett is 3-1 in the UFC, his only loss was to BJ Penn’s friend Tony DeSouza on UFN: Tito/Ken. He lost via Kneebar.

His past 3 victories, 2 of them have came via submission in the first round.

His ground skills are phenominal, and he can stand and strike. He is a very well rounded fighter and could make a huge splash if he defeats Koscheck.

But Koscheck is one strong wrestler.

F that, Kos is way to good for this guy (WHO). We want a better fighter then this!!!!!

GO KOS!!!!

Ok, I just saw the fight Dustin had vs Reiner. Does anyone have anything else on him? Karo has a broken hand, Marcus Davis is good option. He tough as hell and has a great chin. I think Davis would be a good test for Kos.
Dustin Hazelett is 3-1 in the UFC, his only loss was to BJ Penn’s friend Tony DeSouza on UFN: Tito/Ken. He lost via Kneebar.
His past 3 victories, 2 of them have came via submission in the first round.
His ground skills are phenominal, and he can stand and strike. He is a very well rounded fighter and could make a huge splash if he defeats Koscheck.
But Koscheck is one strong wrestler.

I also believe that Dustin is fro real but i think that he just wont be able top handle size and strength advantage. He should be able to just muscle out of any submision Dustin throws at him. I c Kos taking this one either by decision or maybe by some off chance he decides to try and finish a fight and wins by TKO.

I like these guys that train out of Gurgel’s camp…Hazelett has impressed me in the past, he’s quick and slick on the ground. I don’t know if he has the wrestling skills though to handle Koscheck…but hey, it’s mma and if its’ his night…I’d personally love to see Hazelett pull this one out…

I just wanna see a good fight. If this guy is well rounded, underrated and fighting on his home turf- great! An underdog with nothing to lose fighter on his last contracted fight coming off a loss (hopefully) = a good brawl. GSP is looking like he’s making a b- line for the belt and fighting Huges at 79. Maybe Fitch has Alves? Hey NC-17- are you gonna be doing another editorial piece for 82?

I meant to say " a fighter on his…"

I also believe that Dustin is fro real but i think that he just wont be able top handle size and strength advantage. He should be able to just muscle out of any submision Dustin throws at him. I c Kos taking this one either by decision or maybe by some off chance he decides to try and finish a fight and wins by TKO.

See, I also agree with you on that, I dunno if Dustin can handle someone’s strength like Koscheck, and I have made mention of that. Dustin is very very very good on the ground, muscle or not, Koscheck might find his way into a triangle, armbar, darse choke (he used that against Stevie Lynch at UFC 72) who knows.

Should be interesting.

first!

Not for nothing- you did a good job on the last ed. piece NC. I’ve hogged tied my husband into taking to me to UFC 81 (my 1st live event- I’m siked!). So I really have high hopes for the next few events and if you write a piece for 82 w/ Hendo, Silva, Koscheck and Fitch on the card already- it would be sick!! Gurgel produces good products even though he can’t coach himself out of a wet paper bag (bless his heart, no disrespect but his last fight was painful). And “Should be interesting” is exactly what I want to see.

I just wanna see a good fight. If this guy is well rounded, underrated and fighting on his home turf- great! An underdog with nothing to lose

fighter on his last contracted fight coming off a loss (hopefully) = a good brawl. GSP is looking like he’s making a b- line for the belt and fighting Huges at 79. Maybe Fitch has Alves? Hey NC-17- are you gonna be doing another editorial piece for 82?

Fitch already beat Alves. I wonder how bad Karo’s hand is. Even if it takes 6 weeks to heal (from the break), he would still have at least 8 weeks to train for a fight with Fitch. I don’t think anyone else makes sense for either of them. Karo wants a shot at the belt, but there’s no way that can happen anytime soon.

Not for nothing- you did a good job on the last ed. piece NC. I’ve hogged tied my husband into taking to me to UFC 81 (my 1st live event- I’m siked!). So I really have high hopes for the next few events and if you write a piece for 82 w/ Hendo, Silva, Koscheck and Fitch on the card already- it would be sick!! Gurgel produces good products even though he can’t coach himself out of a wet paper bag (bless his heart, no disrespect but his last fight was painful). And “Should be interesting” is exactly what I want to see.

Hey, congrats on going to your 1st live event, it is phenominal. It is a lot better live, plus you don’t have to hear Joe Rogan and Mike Goldberg talk. That is always a plus. Try to catch the weigh-ins, that was so much fun. After it is all done with the weigh ins, make sure to rush down and get a spot on the rail, because the fighters and other fighters will come out and sign autographs. It is really neat.

Yay!!! Thanks! My poor hubs. This is all me, I’m gonna drag him everywhere. I appreicate the tips, will do.

i think kos wins out pure strenght and athleticism. i think he is good enough on top to stay out of a submission i also think he might have the edge in standup. i have never seen dustin fight but i think he will be outclassed in this fight but this fight will build his name and create a big future for him.

Not for nothing- you did a good job on the last ed. piece NC. I’ve hogged tied my husband into taking to me to UFC 81 (my 1st live event- I’m siked!). So I really have high hopes for the next few events and if you write a piece for 82 w/ Hendo, Silva, Koscheck and Fitch on the card already- it would be sick!! Gurgel produces good products even though he can’t coach himself out of a wet paper bag (bless his heart, no disrespect but his last fight was painful). And “Should be interesting” is exactly what I want to see.

Damn, your husband found himself a great woman. U sound like the chick of my dreams. lol. Got any sisters? lol

Fitch already beat Alves. I wonder how bad Karo’s hand is. Even if it takes 6 weeks to heal (from the break), he would still have at least 8 weeks to train for a fight with Fitch. I don’t think anyone else makes sense for either of them. Karo wants a shot at the belt, but there’s no way that can happen anytime soon.

Corey Hill vs Joe Veres for UFN 12.

Corey Hill vs Joe Veres for UFN 12.

Thank you for clarifying that.

I sent that to Mania earlier because I had a source tell me that about 5:00 PM ET.

Corey Hill vs Joe Veres for UFN 12.
Thank you for clarifying that.
I sent that to Mania earlier because I had a source tell me that about 5:00 PM ET.

I feel bad for Veres. 2 fights in the UFC. 2 KO loses.

I feel bad for Veres. 2 fights in the UFC. 2 KO loses.

It’s going to be 3 KO loses.

Poor Joe.

Can some journalists please hunt Dana White down, stick a F*ckin microphone in front of his mouth and ask him what the hell is going on with the whole Couture Mess. This is the most important current news, and no one is reporting on it. I dont get it. They were supposed to meet last week, and we have herd nothing. Its driving me crazy, or it’s the damn percocets…God damn wisdom teeth

!!!!!!! I love dustin! he’s so good on the gound, i see a slick sub by dustin in the first round. his armbar against goulet was outstanding, i’m really happy to see the guy fighting someone like kos

Can some journalists please hunt Dana White down, stick a F*ckin microphone in front of his mouth and ask him what the hell is going on with the whole Couture Mess. This is the most important current news, and no one is reporting on it. I dont get it. They were supposed to meet last week, and we have herd nothing. Its driving me crazy, or it’s the damn percocets…God damn wisdom teeth

its called a private meeting so we are just going to have to wait and see what happens. as of i dont even really wanna see couture back because he will only be coming back for the money and only the money not for the love of the sport.

Yay!!! Thanks! My poor hubs. This is all me, I’m gonna drag him everywhere. I appreicate the tips, will do.

Wow, I really pity that poor man, being forced to go watch live UFC events when dudes like me get to go to theater productions with our chicks.

Yeah!
Hazelett is one of my favorite fighter and He’s very respectful.I hope He submits Kos.
Warrrr Dustin !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Like I said, most of you all have never seen a Dustin Hazelett fight.

Violent Mike posted a video of Dustin in the Robinson/Diaz forum go watch Dustin knock out Chad Reiner (who is a tough dude) in 7 Seconds.

Dustin is impressive.

I checked out the video that Hazelett was shown fighting, it’s not enough to make a fair assesment on this guy and no one knows or has heard of anybody else the guy has fought. He’s being matched up with KOS for possibly two reasons: A cake walk or he is the real deal, I’m going with the former.A quick KO against a no-name in a dark room doesn’t say a whole lot. I believe he has a punchers chance, but that’s like saying by swimming in the ocean you might get bit by a shark, I’m going with KOS to beat him like a drum.

Hazelett has some slick jiu jitsu and he seemed very impressive in his last fight. Kos seems a little strong for him, but on his back Dustin will have plenty of opportunities to win the fight. Kos has been saved by the bell a lot in the past and that could very well continue against Hazelett but I would prefer to see Kos lose on any given day.

i think it should be a fairly easy fight for koz which i hate cause i think he is a huge douche, a talented athlete but a huge douche. not very many fighters that i really dont like, but he is one of them.

Wow, I really pity that poor man, being forced to go watch live UFC events when dudes like me get to go to theater productions with our chicks.

LOL. I was thinking the same thing……..poor guy :(

its called a private meeting so we are just going to have to wait and see what happens. as of i dont even really wanna see couture back because he will only be coming back for the money and only the money not for the love of the sport.

Well if Couture doesn’t come back than we have 0% chance of ever seeing Fedor in the Octagon. In that “private meeting” I am 100% sure that Randy discussed the possibility of Dana bringing Fedor to the octagon for 1 fairwell fight. That is the only scenario that could possibly land Fedor in the octagon, even if its for one fight. Dana has never brought over a fighter from another promotion for just one fight, if he is ever to do so, it would be for Fedor. Also, Randy and Noguerra will be about as strategic and technically sound heavyweight fight that we will ever get to see, so I’ll take Randy back, if he comes back with his tail beatween his legs.

Randy vs. Arlovski would be interesting also because Andre is very skilled on the ground, and I want to see how improved Randy’s striking really is, match him up against Arlovski and we are sure to find out.

I believe it is plain to see that Dana White and Joe Silva are giving Josh Koscheck this quality of an opponent (hazlett) because they have invested a ton of money and time in to the former TUF star. They can afford to lose the mainstream audience that they have acquired with losses by guys like Kos, Sanchez, Evans, etc.

This is why you will see Diego Sanchez fight a relatively weaker opponent in his next bout. Similarly, the next fight that Bisping will be in, will probably be a first timer or an inferior opponent in his hometown of England.

While Dana is an A-hole, he is not a complete moron. He wouldn’t pit a fan friendly Marcus Davis on the rise against one of his groomed reality TV stars in Josh Koscheck. When Davis and Kos both win their next fights, then that option can become a reality.

They can’t afford***

This fight can end up like Kos vs Drew Fickett..but ending in the end of the 2nd..via rearnaked choke.

Well if Couture doesn’t come back than we have 0% chance of ever seeing Fedor in the Octagon. In that “private meeting” I am 100% sure that Randy discussed the possibility of Dana bringing Fedor to the octagon for 1 fairwell fight. That is the only scenario that could possibly land Fedor in the octagon, even if its for one fight. Dana has never brought over a fighter from another promotion for just one fight, if he is ever to do so, it would be for Fedor. Also, Randy and Noguerra will be about as strategic and technically sound heavyweight fight that we will ever get to see, so I’ll take Randy back, if he comes back with his tail beatween his legs.

Randy vs. Arlovski would be interesting also because Andre is very skilled on the ground, and I want to see how improved Randy’s striking really is, match him up against Arlovski and we are sure to find out.

I don’t see AA getting Randy in a title match..I think Nog would be a more likly match up today..but that is verbally still not what Randy wants..Randy’s the number “1” HH in the world today..Fedor. Now Dana is someone that takes things way to personal..you can see it..So by Fedor..saying F that UFC exculsive rights contract..I’ll fight in M-1 were I’m able to still fight in other organizations if I wish to..I don’t see Dana making an exception to just bring Fedor for this fight. That will invole another fight promotion which Dana is not feeling that.

when the 1st time i looked in the4 picture above, i thought it was jon fitch inmstead of dustin hazelett.

in give this fight to koscheck

I don’t see AA getting Randy in a title match..I think Nog would be a more likly match up today..but that is verbally still not what Randy wants..Randy’s the number “1” HH in the world today..Fedor. Now Dana is someone that takes things way to personal..you can see it..So by Fedor..saying F that UFC exculsive rights contract..I’ll fight in M-1 were I’m able to still fight in other organizations if I wish to..I don’t see Dana making an exception to just bring Fedor for this fight. That will invole another fight promotion which Dana is not feeling that.

PhilQNy: u made some great points but, If Randy comes back he will fight Noguerra, thats a fact. After that Randy would still have 1 fight left on his contract, Arlovski hasnt been impressive lately but him or Kongo are probably next in line after NNoguerra. If Randy does finish off his contract witthe UFC, ghe will definetrly then b looking for a fight against FEDOR. Randy will threaten to go to M-1 just to fight Fedor once. Dana doesnt like the whole cross-promotion fight, but Randy is the UFC, and I doubt Dana would want to see Randy fighting Fedor in M-1 where Dana wont get any part of the money. Randy WILL fight Fedor, where and when, we dont know. That will be the biggest fight in the history of MMA, and I doubt Dana will stand by and not be a part of it ion some way. We also know that M-1 has already said that they would send Fedor over to fight Randy, so I think it is a possibility still but only after he finishes his last 2 fights with the UFC, he may be able to sway Dana into bringing the Russian over for just one fight, but Randy would have to relinquish his title 1st.

I really feel that this is still a possability, thats y I am so eagerly awaiting the resultsof their meeting.

PhilQNy: u made some great points but, If Randy comes back he will fight Noguerra, thats a fact. After that Randy would still have 1 fight left on his contract, Arlovski hasnt been impressive lately but him or Kongo are probably next in line after NNoguerra. If Randy does finish off his contract witthe UFC, ghe will definetrly then b looking for a fight against FEDOR. Randy will threaten to go to M-1 just to fight Fedor once. Dana doesnt like the whole cross-promotion fight, but Randy is the UFC, and I doubt Dana would want to see Randy fighting Fedor in M-1 where Dana wont get any part of the money. Randy WILL fight Fedor, where and when, we dont know. That will be the biggest fight in the history of MMA, and I doubt Dana will stand by and not be a part of it ion some way. We also know that M-1 has already said that they would send Fedor over to fight Randy, so I think it is a possibility still but only after he finishes his last 2 fights with the UFC, he may be able to sway Dana into bringing the Russian over for just one fight, but Randy would have to relinquish his title 1st.

I really feel that this is still a possability, thats y I am so eagerly awaiting the resultsof their meeting.

Bro..I’m not even thinking about anymore..till more news pops up..there are not too many ways this will go..it’s either a. b. or c…or d. none of the above…hopefully we get a verdict on this matter and put it behind us.

I dunno, no disrespect to Dustin or Kos, but neither excite me, the only thing I like about seeing Kos fight, is watching him get booooed by his homecrowd (las vegas) after each and every fight.

John, have you seen any of Dustin’s fight’s in the UFC before? I think that this kid has big time potential, remember, he is ONLY 21 years old.

really good fight, this is a big test for hazelett i just don’t see him winning this one, but it will be close. might go to the judges, but was wondering when he was gonna fight again

VM: actually I am not all that familiar with him. I watched the Chad reiner fight. I seen him fight I think it was guolet? I didnt realize he was so young. I am not trying to put him down, I just havent seen enough material on him to make a fair assesment.

I have seen Kos fight and he is very beatable. I would like to see Kos fight against Matt Serra. Kos’s striking although very improved is still weak. He shy’s away from combo’s and has a tendancy to start throwing Haymakers. Kos is picking up on the submission game, but I do not know if he can defend them against a tru B ju jitsu specialist. My beef aint with Dustin, It’s koschek that I dont like. The best part of a Koschek fight is hearing his whole hometown crowd Booooo his troll doll looking ass after everyone of his wins! I dont know much about dustin, what I do know is that I will be rooting for him against Koschek!

John,

There really wasn’t much to see in that Chad Reiner fight, but unfortunatly, that’s all I can find on YouTube at the moment. I have also seen the fight against Goulet as well as against Steven Lynch. I really want to see his other two fights – FOR FREE!!

Also John, NEVER in my life have I rooted for Kos, and I never will. And if somehow that bum, Bobby Southworth, SOMEHOW manages to work his way back to the UFC, I will be rooting for him to get his ass kicked as severely as possible, and then for Chris Leben to jump in the octagon and pee all over him!!!

I just watched the Hazelett v Goulet fight. I wish there was more on him. It’s hard not to root for a guy who’s fight nickname is “McLovin”. His bjj is nice, very technical. He’s a brown belt and I believe Kos just moved up to brown himself. Fitch (brown belt also) has sick submission defense-so training with him I can’t imagine Kos won’t be prepared. This should be good.

John, have you seen any of Dustin’s fight’s in the UFC before? I think that this kid has big time potential, remember, he is ONLY 21 years old.

Mike, I think you and probably 2 other people other than myself think Dustin is actually worth a damn in this fight. Everybody keeps saying “Who is he? Give Kos a real fighter!”

They will be surprised when Dustin submits Koscheck.

Dustin is awesome as a fighter and as a person. So I am very excited about this match-up. Lets just hope this is shown on the live card.

i believe that kos fighting hazelett is quite of a drop off for kos…but we can also see if hazelett is the real deal. also fitch vs. davis wouldnt be to bad of a matchup….that would be one exciting fight !

“I dunno, no disrespect to Dustin or Kos, but neither excite me, the only thing I like about seeing Kos fight, is watching him get booooed by his homecrowd (las vegas) after each and every fight.”

 
Kos’ hometown is Waynesburg, PA. He now lives and trains in Fresno, CA. He is going to put a beat down on Hazelett.