Josh Koscheck confirms Dec. 11 title fight against Georges St. Pierre
by Jesse Holland on Jul 20, 2010 10:07 AM EDT
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UFC welterweight number one contender Josh Koscheck has a date with destiny.
The former collegiate wrestler and longtime UFC veteran today tweeted a Dec. 11 date for his 170-pound title fight against division kingpin Georges St. Pierre.
"Kos" recently wrapped up his stint as coach on Season 12 of The Ultimate Fighter (TUF), coaching against "Rush" on the Spike TV reality show in a spot he earned with a unanimous decision win over Paul "Semtex" Daley at UFC 113: "Machida vs. Shogun 2" earlier this year.
With UFC 122 tentatively scheduled for Nov. 13 in Germany, followed by the TUF 12 Finale planned for Dec. 4, a date of Dec. 11 would suggest UFC 123; however, we're still several months away and the promotion could very easily shuffle dates/events as we get closer to year's end.
Koscheck strung together three consecutive wins since a surprise loss to Brazilian welterweight Paulo Thiago at UFC 95: "Sanchez vs. Stevenson," stopping Frank Trigg via technical knockout at UFC 103: "Franklin vs. Belfort" back in September 2009 and then choking out Anthony Johnson at UFC 106: "Ortiz vs. Griffin 2."
Aside from his success inside the Octagon, his role in the December title fight can also be attributed to St. Pierre's ability to handily dispose of every would-be contender over the past two years, including AKA team mate Jon Fitch.
Of course both fighters have evolved since their first dance at UFC 74: "Respect" way back in August 2007. GSP cruised to a three round unanimous decision win in their non-title affair, the Canadian's first fight after coughing up the strap to Matt Serra at UFC 69: "Shootout."
It's been nothing but easy street since then, rattling off six straight wins and barely breaking a sweat in the process. In fact, the only knock on St. Pierre has been his decision to play it safe in recent bouts, employing a suffocating and seemingly unstoppable wrestling-based offense to neutralize his opponents and sweep the judge's scorecards.
Can he finish Koscheck and re-establish himself as the sport's most complete fighter? Or will we see a welterweight version of Wrestlemania?
We'll find out on December 11.
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and after GSP kicks the shit outta him, he can man up and fight Tito...lol
Fedor invented a language that incorporates Sambo and Kimuras.
So next time FEDOR is kicking your ass, don't be offended or hurt, he may be just trying to tell you he likes your hat.
If GSP wins...what is next? Who would come after Kos? Shields?
"Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
probably unless he barely beats Kamp....otherwise Fitch or Thiago
Fedor invented a language that incorporates Sambo and Kimuras.
So next time FEDOR is kicking your ass, don't be offended or hurt, he may be just trying to tell you he likes your hat.
by McArthur... on Jul 20, 2010 10:11 AM EDT up reply actions
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definitely shields
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by ricky~dooby on Jul 20, 2010 10:11 AM EDT up reply actions
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dang, people don’t realize that shields is going to dominate kamp…….
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by ricky~dooby on Jul 20, 2010 10:17 AM EDT up reply actions
Kampmanns ego got the better of him that fight i think
Think he though being an ex kick boxer he’d easily handle Daley on his feet. Instead of playing to his obvious advantage (and Daley’s great weakness) the ground game. I’d take Kampmann 8 out of 10 times against Daley.
he's good on the ground too....I'm picking Kamp to beat Shields
Fedor invented a language that incorporates Sambo and Kimuras.
So next time FEDOR is kicking your ass, don't be offended or hurt, he may be just trying to tell you he likes your hat.
by McArthur... on Jul 20, 2010 10:25 AM EDT up reply actions
Agreed. Shields has fought very few well rounded fighters.
Kamp is bigger and doesn’t have pillow fists.
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by eastcoastatlas on Jul 20, 2010 10:41 AM EDT up reply actions
shield will own kampmann
kampmann cannot offer him anything that he hasn’t seen or dealt with before
you say kampmann is to technical on his feet but he has faced and dealt with paul daley who is out of kampmanns league on the feet
kampmann doesn’t have the TDD of hendo
and no that was not the hendo of old. he was on a three fight win streak against palhares, franklin and bisping and he managed to stop all but 1 of palhares’ takedowns
shields will win, it’s a lock
Please don't ever let Carwin fight Big Nog! It would result in death
Can't decide who I hate more, Penn or Edgar
it's a lock, indeed
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by ricky~dooby on Jul 20, 2010 10:45 AM EDT up reply actions
Not a lock but I think Shields takes it.
"Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
Hendo had NO TD defence what-so-ever vs Jake...NONE!!!!!
Fedor invented a language that incorporates Sambo and Kimuras.
So next time FEDOR is kicking your ass, don't be offended or hurt, he may be just trying to tell you he likes your hat.
by McArthur... on Jul 20, 2010 10:49 AM EDT up reply actions
IDK, Mac. I picked MK over PT because I knew PT was overrated and I think MK is underrated but Shields is the real deal.
"Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
Wow. Dr. Seuss anyone? Anyway, Hendo had TDD, its just that Shields did a great job.
"Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
I don't think Hendo trained properly.....
or his age is really showing. Shields is not that good…………..
O_o
DW obviously disagrees with you. And so do I.
"Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
We were separated at birth except that I have a goatee, tanned skin and hair on my head.
"Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
Fedor invented a language that incorporates Sambo and Kimuras.
So next time FEDOR is kicking your ass, don't be offended or hurt, he may be just trying to tell you he likes your hat.
by McArthur... on Jul 20, 2010 11:07 AM EDT up reply actions
they do. what if someone was going around saying you were a Chicagoan, or worse, a Canadian
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by eastcoastatlas on Jul 20, 2010 10:59 AM EDT up reply actions
I am from Chicago and I thought that was funny. Watch out for the Canucks!
"Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
I have no problem with Chicago, but he’s a StL and KC facn, so i thought he might have disdain for Chicago
a life: it's the shit that happens while you're waiting for moments that never come -Lester Freamon
by eastcoastatlas on Jul 20, 2010 2:40 PM EDT up reply actions
It was a reference to Happy Gilmore.....
Green jacket? Yellow Jacket?? lol Relax buddy it’s just the internet ;-)
O_o
Nice Attempt at Humour
FAIL!
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by hairybumcrack on Jul 20, 2010 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions
~wow, attakdog
havn’t seen u around in a while!~ hope everythings good..
as for shields/kamp; sure nothing is ‘a given’ especially in mma, but i feel jake will control this entire fight from start to finish….. kamp doesn’t have anything to worry jake with.. jake will blast through him, keep him on the ground and smash on him while working every angle from subb attemps to a striaght up tko.. jake will be looking to use his elbow’s, which he hasn’t been allowed to use in his previous promotions..
all cesar gracie fighters stay extremly busy at all times… jake has finished all ww fights he has been in over the last 5 years[almost].. kamp will be no exception, trust me…
and im not just hating on kamp, cause i think kamp is a solid fighter.. it’s just that jake is a dominant ww.. imo- big difference.
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by ricky~dooby on Jul 20, 2010 10:28 AM EDT up reply actions
Yeah I'm good pal thanks
I think you rate Shields a little too highly. Certainly cant see him “smashing” Kampmann on the ground, Shields must have landed about 500 punches on hendo from the mount and hendo didn’t have a scratch hardly.
i’m not saying Kampann’s gonna win, all I’m saying is dont think this is gonna be a cake walk for shields coz it certainly wont be.
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hendo’s a mw/lhw….. jake is a ww – big difference..
all the hendo/jake MW fight showed me was that jake can dominate a wrestler with the strengh and caliber that a guy like hendo holds..
also jake has a very solid chin.. he took hedon bombs- nuff said..
imo-most people underestimate shields the WW…
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by ricky~dooby on Jul 20, 2010 10:40 AM EDT up reply actions
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i know i’ll get heat for this, but jake would handle nick diaz at WW or 180, and he already does in training…
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by ricky~dooby on Jul 20, 2010 10:41 AM EDT up reply actions
Winner of Kampmann/Shields for sure
There isn’t much else out there other than Hughes/Almeida but the winner of that should get the winner of Condit/Hardy.
Buster: Let me go with you. I was trained by Army. I speak the language.
Michael: You speak Arabic?
Buster: La-ach-ha-tem.
Michael: What’s that mean?
Buster: No, I was just clearing my throat, but I think it actually does mean "laundry" but like a child’s laundry. We don’t really have a word for it.
by Buster Bluth on Jul 20, 2010 10:11 AM EDT up reply actions
I like that mini tourney
I think it’ll be Hardy n Almedia to win. Not convinced on the Hardy prediction yet, but that’s how I’m going at the moment
Even Hughes n Condit would be an interesting fight I’d think
Went to my first jits class. Don't think I was ever so happy with getting my ass handed to me
I Think It Depends On How Kamp/Shields Win the Fight
If Jon Fitch or Thiago Alves Knock Each Other out in this next fight and shields/kamp go to a split decision then Fitch/Alves will leap frog and then you will have the winners of Shields/Kamp, Hughes/Almeida, Condit/Hardy as lead canditates for next top contender
by AintNoSunshine on Jul 20, 2010 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions
this is interesting
why wouldn’t they wait a month for their big show. Brock is fighting in nov (rumor) who’s gonna headline? BJ and Silva again?
Nope...Edgar and Sonnen...lol
Buster: Let me go with you. I was trained by Army. I speak the language.
Michael: You speak Arabic?
Buster: La-ach-ha-tem.
Michael: What’s that mean?
Buster: No, I was just clearing my throat, but I think it actually does mean "laundry" but like a child’s laundry. We don’t really have a word for it.
by Buster Bluth on Jul 20, 2010 10:14 AM EDT up reply actions
I thought that too
Once they said November, might as well wait for the big show. Maybe Vitor and Silva/Sonnen and KenFlo/Maynard V BJ/Edgar is what’ll happen like you’ve hinted.
Even if Sonnen did the upset and Maia beats Belcher, that’d be a huge rematch story for an end of year show
Went to my first jits class. Don't think I was ever so happy with getting my ass handed to me
nah, it's the biggest show of the yr
If hughes wins in oakland, you have hughes/penn 3
silva/rampage at LHW for main event
Do we know where the fight will take place?
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In Koscheck's guard...all night
Buster: Let me go with you. I was trained by Army. I speak the language.
Michael: You speak Arabic?
Buster: La-ach-ha-tem.
Michael: What’s that mean?
Buster: No, I was just clearing my throat, but I think it actually does mean "laundry" but like a child’s laundry. We don’t really have a word for it.
by Buster Bluth on Jul 20, 2010 10:10 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
In his guard, half gaurd, side control, mount, and on his back..............
all the while pounding his face and stretching ligaments, since gsp can’t properly do a joint lock :-(
O_o
bad ass
cant wait for this one. should be a wrasslin’ match for the ages
never have any regrets, because at the time, thats all you wanted to do
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how many people actually give koscheck a chance at winning??
how many people think gsp will finally finish a fight in recent memory??
i say- hell no & probably not………
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Kos Did Win A Round Vs GSP The First Time
So of course he has a shot
by AintNoSunshine on Jul 20, 2010 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions
KOS is going down
Fucking Paulo Thiago knocked him out, what do you think GSP will do after spending time with Freddie R?
Fuck you! I'm an ANTEATER!
everyone knows
Arlovski has a glass jaw. GSP’s coaches pout way to much time into his gameplans. I’m hopiong he stands more in this fight…. still there is no argument, KOS will lose. He is worse in every aspect of the game.
Fuck you! I'm an ANTEATER!
too easy saying he has a glass jaw.
Roach teaches boxing technique which does not always allign with proper technique for MMA striking due to kicks and TDD.
Roach is just another guy training in MMA is my point.
IDK what Roach taught him but I would bet that it wasn;t a flying knee...
read my above post for my point on the comment:
Roach teaches boxing technique which does not always allign with proper technique for MMA striking due to kicks and TDD. Roach is just another guy training in MMA is my point. by Ulf Murphy on Jul 20, 2010 7:21 AM PDT up reply actions
AA lost because he has a glass chin. Trainers cannot teach you to have a tough chin. The End.
"Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
Exactly!
Anyone who thinks training with freddie roach would be a bad thing is a moron. The dude trains some of the best boxers around, and now some of the best mma guys.
Well Actually I Do Believe
It “CAN” be a bad thing. He may be mixing too many peoples teachings that may conflict with each other. Phil Nurse, Winklejohn, Greg, Renzo, Firas, Whittman so many guys that have so many good things to teach add in Roach now it may conflict to where he was successful. Maybe the way Nurse trained him will now take a semi back seat to Roach’s training thus causing him to be in unfamiliar spots. Sometimes consistently keeping the exact camp is very essential.
by AintNoSunshine on Jul 20, 2010 3:08 PM EDT up reply actions
I loved this
Fedor invented a language that incorporates Sambo and Kimuras.
So next time FEDOR is kicking your ass, don't be offended or hurt, he may be just trying to tell you he likes your hat.
smooth play of the day!~
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by ricky~dooby on Jul 20, 2010 10:12 AM EDT up reply actions
I never get tired of that image
I’d like to see GSP work on developing a nice uppercut.
Buster: Let me go with you. I was trained by Army. I speak the language.
Michael: You speak Arabic?
Buster: La-ach-ha-tem.
Michael: What’s that mean?
Buster: No, I was just clearing my throat, but I think it actually does mean "laundry" but like a child’s laundry. We don’t really have a word for it.
by Buster Bluth on Jul 20, 2010 10:12 AM EDT up reply actions
Fedor invented a language that incorporates Sambo and Kimuras.
So next time FEDOR is kicking your ass, don't be offended or hurt, he may be just trying to tell you he likes your hat.
Fedor invented a language that incorporates Sambo and Kimuras.
So next time FEDOR is kicking your ass, don't be offended or hurt, he may be just trying to tell you he likes your hat.
by McArthur... on Jul 20, 2010 10:14 AM EDT up reply actions
that was my first and last time
Fedor invented a language that incorporates Sambo and Kimuras.
So next time FEDOR is kicking your ass, don't be offended or hurt, he may be just trying to tell you he likes your hat.
by McArthur... on Jul 20, 2010 10:17 AM EDT up reply actions
joking...hence the ;)
but, I forgot, us Americans cannot make GSP jokes. It is like insulting the Brits, Queen. ;)
Ulf - as an ugly American it is your obligation to insult other countries.
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-Stephen King
YES!~ i love the reference~
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“you gunna cry, guy? you want me to punch you in the eye, guy?”
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by ricky~dooby on Jul 20, 2010 10:55 AM EDT up reply actions
Whatever motherfucker!!!
Lol My favorite “Do you know what it feels like to have 10 grand in your pocket?? It’s like having a 3rd cock!!” “Jesus Champ, how many cocks you got??”
O_o
yep, that entire scene when he has them all in his office is the best... ive seen it 5 times and i cry everytime..
“i would rabbit punch my own grandma for a trip to the bahamas..”
“who is guy meatdrapes”
sooo many funny parts in that movie… i love the broken lizard crew, but he definitely made the movie…..
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by ricky~dooby on Jul 20, 2010 11:00 AM EDT up reply actions
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zongo forcefeeding the fish in the customers face was too funny…
“hows everyone feline tonight”
lol, nuts zongo
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by ricky~dooby on Jul 20, 2010 11:09 AM EDT up reply actions
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by ricky~dooby on Jul 20, 2010 11:20 AM EDT up reply actions
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i think your pic was too big for this skinny thread..
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by ricky~dooby on Jul 20, 2010 11:25 AM EDT up reply actions
All the Canucks hate Kos now. Expect ALOT of these.
"Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
I've always hated him...
Fedor invented a language that incorporates Sambo and Kimuras.
So next time FEDOR is kicking your ass, don't be offended or hurt, he may be just trying to tell you he likes your hat.
by McArthur... on Jul 20, 2010 10:18 AM EDT up reply actions
He wrestled collegiately near my home...
I can’t help but root for a local boy, except versus GSP where I will be a casual onlooker like the first time. Same with Frank Edgar.
its off topic but I'd love to see Hardy v Thiago Alves
Tha would be an amazing fight! Hopefully after the both of them win in the coming months it will happen
Fuck you! I'm an ANTEATER!
Lets all tune in to see Koscheck put in another hollywood acting performance!
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where is this anyways? maybe i should go check it out
My P4P Top 5:
1) GSP 2) Aldo 3) A. Silva 4)Shogun 5) Fedor
Everyone is saying Pittsburgh.............
Since they already had an event in montreal this year……….
O_o
That’ll be nice to see Kos get the hometown booing.
Our lives change like the weather, but a legend never dies.
I do
I no longer enjoy watching GSP fight. I didn’t know it would be possible to be so much better than your opposition, but still unable to provide a definitive finish. Sad
Winning is winning and although he is not finished his last few opponents.....
no question he obliterated them…….
O_o
True true....winning is winning but...
With fighter such as Fedor, Brock, and Andy, minus the leites, and maia fights, finishing most of their opponents we have become spoiled. Now becuase of that Gsp is now my least favorite of the bunch
*minus the leites, and maia fights*
That’s bullshit, if you wanna pick and choose I can minus the Hardy and Alves fights and then GSP is right back up there. Quit bitching and be a fan, if you don’t like the guy that’s cool, but don’t try to discredit his reign……….
O_o
No discredit here..
I totally respect GSP as a mixed martial artist, I just dont enjoy watching him for 25 min.
What is more likely?
This fight being finished within the 5 rounds or
Shields v. kampmann within the 3 rounds?
I would like to see GSP lose
It might give us the opportunity to see GSP fight more often, and with a hungrier mentality.
Agreed...... and I don't like Kos
GSP’s fights have been really boring lately, basically since the Serra loss. Greg Jackson turned him into a “safe” fighter. What I mean is all GSP does now is out wrestle everyone. When’s the last time we seen him really use his standup. The 2 fights he won against Hughes were awsome to watch cause GSP used his full arsenal. He picked Hughes apart standing and even Judo threw him(in the last fight, i guess it could be considered a trip but it was sweet regardless) before he ended both of those fights. GSP has awsome standup but since Serra got lucky, GSP doesnt even think of standing and trading with anyone, its like he’s scared of getting punched. No question that GSP is dominate, he just hasnt been that exciting lately. I realize fighters have to figure a way to stop GSP from taking them down but GSP can be so more exciting.
Winning is more important than excitement when you are the champ.
"Right Leg Hospital, Left Leg Cemetery " ~ Cro Cop.
"One time my wrist watch stopped from fear". ~ Cro Cop.
I don't think anyone understands he is fighting for a check............
Let’s see win and be the champ making at least 250k per fight or risk it all like george gurgel and end up…………….where the fuck is gurgel at?? lol
O_o
LOL, true.
He doesn’t care if a lot of guys find wrestling boring. He fights to win and win only.
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"One time my wrist watch stopped from fear". ~ Cro Cop.
I hope KOS puts an end to that Canadians Reign as lay and pray king.
Of course the only way he can beat him is to lahy and pray his self.
by Brockness Monster on Jul 20, 2010 12:09 PM EDT reply actions
Or he can run like a bitch, invoke the Homer Simpson defense, let the other guy get tired and have his corner guide him in applying a sub that is easy for any retard with a drool cup.
"Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
Wait a minute here.
Who are you referring to? lol
"Right Leg Hospital, Left Leg Cemetery " ~ Cro Cop.
"One time my wrist watch stopped from fear". ~ Cro Cop.
I will give you a clue...it ain't GSP.
"Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
is it
Fedor invented a language that incorporates Sambo and Kimuras.
So next time FEDOR is kicking your ass, don't be offended or hurt, he may be just trying to tell you he likes your hat.
by McArthur... on Jul 20, 2010 12:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Looks like Jay with long hair. Put a baseball cap on him and a reefer in his hand and you got yourself a winner.
"Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
lol
Fedor invented a language that incorporates Sambo and Kimuras.
So next time FEDOR is kicking your ass, don't be offended or hurt, he may be just trying to tell you he likes your hat.
How come you and everyone else thinks I have a big beard?
I usually am clean cut.
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