UFC Quick Quote: Johny Hendricks can't wait to hit Josh Koscheck on FOX
by Geno Mrosko on Feb 18, 2012 4:00 PM EST
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"I'm so excited. Like, as soon as they told me, I was coyote hunting, I couldn't even coyote hunt and I love hunting. I was so excited I was like, 'Hey guys, I gotta go home.' I started watching film, doing stuff for that. Man, I just can't wait. I thought I was excited for Jon Fitch but actually it's this fight that I'm really excited for. ... I believe I'm better than him everywhere the fight goes. Actually I just can't wait to hit him, put this left hand on him and see what happens."
-- UFC welterweight Johny Hendricks has slowly risen up the ranks in a fairly stacked division, having seven of his eight fights since coming over from the WEC back in 2009. That's an impressive resume, of course, but his crowning moment came this past Dec. 30, 2011, in Las Vegas at UFC 141 when he knocked out Jon Fitch in just 12 seconds. A brief campaign for a title shot ended when Carlos Condit announced his intentions to wait for Georges St. Pierre and that opened the way for Hendricks to accept a bout against Fitch's teammate, Josh Koscheck, at UFC on Fox 3 on May 5, 2012, in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Assuming he's able to unleash that monster left hand like he's so looking forward to doing, and it lands and does the same damage it did on Fitch, we could be seeing the next 170-pound title challenger. Anyone look at Hendricks and see a champion in waiting?
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sorry Johnny
i luvd the knockout,hopefully it means i never have to see Fitch on a main card again but quick knockouts do happen and ive still got the Story fight etched in my memory.As much as it pains me to say it if Kos fights safe he wins.
"I mean, your ribs got the same problem that your hands and feet do: they're attached to a wimp."
Sig bets open
"I mean, your ribs got the same problem that your hands and feet do: they're attached to a wimp."
I agree that Kos can win if he fights safely.
But as overrated as his stand up is and with his wrestling looking ok lately I see him getting beat.
Now, count up your crimes!
by Cyclonejoker on Feb 18, 2012 4:27 PM EST up reply actions
His wrestling looks amazing lately dude.
Stops GSP’s take downs. takes GSP down himself, controls the wrestling against Hughes, stops most of Pierce’s take downs and handles him with his own offensive wrestling….yea he may have the best wrestling in the UFC
Don't make me swing on you bro
Coyote hunting??
My grandpa used to kill coyotes and put their heads on a stake and set them around the perimeter of his pasture to prevent other coyotes from entering and killing his cattle.. Old schoolers were some tough bastards…not another coyote killed anymore of his cattle either, that shit worked man, shit worked…
by dragonassault on Feb 18, 2012 5:00 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
That's because there were none left, LOL.
Do not. I repeat, do not, go to mma-core.com. I made the mistake of watching a couple UFC 108 bouts on there and I am still trying to get all the viruses off my computer. Ridiculous! You've been warned.
by fenderacoustic (formerly wAyNe) on Feb 18, 2012 5:12 PM EST up reply actions
I disagree.
How is Kos going to fight a safe fight here? He has no takedowns against Johnny. In a standup fight it is just a matter of time before Hendricks takes Kos out.
Do not. I repeat, do not, go to mma-core.com. I made the mistake of watching a couple UFC 108 bouts on there and I am still trying to get all the viruses off my computer. Ridiculous! You've been warned.
by fenderacoustic (formerly wAyNe) on Feb 18, 2012 5:14 PM EST up reply actions
Met Johnny in Chicago talked to him for quite a bit , great dude , can't root against him
However I’m a kos fan and this is a great matchup . Will be fireworks and could go either way . Can’t wait
" What would Sakuraba do ? " - Ivan Menjivar
by wooly shambler on Feb 18, 2012 5:58 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
We all are Johny
Johny won’t be losing this one
What did you think id look like...
be honest aha - Me
I pictured you as a mid size fair skinned englishman
Not this furry majestic stack of pancakes - Scottidog
by Rampagelangford on Feb 18, 2012 4:05 PM EST reply actions
sig bet Mr. Langford?
"I mean, your ribs got the same problem that your hands and feet do: they're attached to a wimp."
yeah man sure
never done one before on here :)
What did you think id look like...
be honest aha - Me
I pictured you as a mid size fair skinned englishman
Not this furry majestic stack of pancakes - Scottidog
by Rampagelangford on Feb 18, 2012 4:26 PM EST up reply actions
ok mate 2 weeks sig no pic
"I mean, your ribs got the same problem that your hands and feet do: they're attached to a wimp."
haha deal
What did you think id look like...
be honest aha - Me
I pictured you as a mid size fair skinned englishman
Not this furry majestic stack of pancakes - Scottidog
by Rampagelangford on Feb 18, 2012 4:40 PM EST up reply actions
i even want to punch kos in the face...
Sarah,
you know we all love you, but just like Nick Diaz, the rules apply to you as well. Here is your sig.
"I need to start letting my husband make my picks for me"
yeah but you are a geezer-bird
and thats a compliment by the way ;)
"I mean, your ribs got the same problem that your hands and feet do: they're attached to a wimp."
wait..i just urban dictionary'd
i act like a dude…but in no way do i look like a dude!!
Sarah,
you know we all love you, but just like Nick Diaz, the rules apply to you as well. Here is your sig.
"I need to start letting my husband make my picks for me"
coming from an old geezer yourself!!
Sarah,
you know we all love you, but just like Nick Diaz, the rules apply to you as well. Here is your sig.
"I need to start letting my husband make my picks for me"
Everyone on this site is old, so in reality, you're average age.
Now, count up your crimes!
by Cyclonejoker on Feb 18, 2012 4:32 PM EST up reply actions
no a geezer bird to me
is a girl that drinks pints and has the crack and is well…like you lol
"I mean, your ribs got the same problem that your hands and feet do: they're attached to a wimp."
well..
close..i am a stoner..i haven’t even been drunk a dozen times in my entire life..i don’t need to drop the thin veil of restraint i posses..lol
Sarah,
you know we all love you, but just like Nick Diaz, the rules apply to you as well. Here is your sig.
"I need to start letting my husband make my picks for me"
scotts not old
he’s actually 12
What did you think id look like...
be honest aha - Me
I pictured you as a mid size fair skinned englishman
Not this furry majestic stack of pancakes - Scottidog
by Rampagelangford on Feb 18, 2012 4:41 PM EST up reply actions
in the mind yeah!
"I mean, your ribs got the same problem that your hands and feet do: they're attached to a wimp."
Honestly hope
Johnny wins, Koscheck has nothing to offer if he gets through Hendricks. Not like Josh is going to catch GSP with an overhand right if he were to get that far.
Oh and Koscheck almost
Lost a decision to Pierce, in which Hendricks already beat. I’d say they’re equally good, should be a good scrap regardless
Kos beat Pierce in a close SD
Hendricks also beat Pierce in a close SD.
Pro Sig record:16-6
1 Month sig bet with 10th Degree Whitebelt that DJ does NOT win the FLW tournament
Sig bet with KaleJohnCox on Alves-Kamp. ALVES
2 month Sig/Pic bet with theoregonduck on Poirier-Zombie. POIRIER
"I dont pay attention to all that artsy crap. I only like vaginas and violence"
ok - sig bet?
I got Kos
"I'm gonna be the champion till the day I decide not to be. And that isn't any time soon." - Brock Lesnar at UFC 106
by hairybumcrack on Feb 18, 2012 4:23 PM EST up reply actions
im offering the same mate
"I mean, your ribs got the same problem that your hands and feet do: they're attached to a wimp."
fast knockout? maybe not, but a knockout is coming
Koscheck may have a slight edge in MMA wrestling, but Hendricks has to have a massive edge in power
by The KO Kid on Feb 18, 2012 4:24 PM EST via iPhone app reply actions
How do you say Hendricks has a massive edge in power? Cause of his last fight?
Haha…I never understood this…Kos has knocked out dudes before…I’m not really a fan of his, but I don’t know how you come to that conclusion…
by Starr788 on Feb 18, 2012 4:48 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
ouch............i agree with you
"I mean, your ribs got the same problem that your hands and feet do: they're attached to a wimp."
Cause Kos doesn't have a 12 second KO yet
No doubting his power, but to put away Fitch outweighs sleeping Matt Hughes and Frank Trigg combined. It’ll be a war for sure
by The KO Kid on Feb 18, 2012 8:45 PM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
What do you say people?
At some point when it is possible, a fight between Jake E. and Nick Diaz? Someone is definetly gonna get knocked the hell out.
Ursus arctos californicus – California golden bear
Jake doesn't get knocked out and neither does Nick
So I doubt that would happen
by Starr788 on Feb 18, 2012 4:45 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Jake was knocked out against Jake? :P
What did you think id look like...
be honest aha - Me
I pictured you as a mid size fair skinned englishman
Not this furry majestic stack of pancakes - Scottidog
by Rampagelangford on Feb 18, 2012 4:46 PM EST up reply actions
wow that was a fail I thought he put Jake Shields...
ignore me
What did you think id look like...
be honest aha - Me
I pictured you as a mid size fair skinned englishman
Not this furry majestic stack of pancakes - Scottidog
by Rampagelangford on Feb 18, 2012 4:47 PM EST up reply actions
They had a "Jake vs Jake" match and Jake won.
True story.
Now, count up your crimes!
by Cyclonejoker on Feb 18, 2012 4:49 PM EST up reply actions
Jake would gas out
"I'm gonna be the champion till the day I decide not to be. And that isn't any time soon." - Brock Lesnar at UFC 106
by hairybumcrack on Feb 18, 2012 4:54 PM EST up reply actions
lol and twice by hendo
the one shot was that hard it knocked him into unconsciousness and back out of it again!
"I mean, your ribs got the same problem that your hands and feet do: they're attached to a wimp."
double fail lol
"I mean, your ribs got the same problem that your hands and feet do: they're attached to a wimp."
Team fail over here
What did you think id look like...
be honest aha - Me
I pictured you as a mid size fair skinned englishman
Not this furry majestic stack of pancakes - Scottidog
by Rampagelangford on Feb 18, 2012 4:48 PM EST up reply actions
Jake E. would outwrestle Nick and he would just bitch and moan about Jake not fighting the way he needs him to to get a win.
Now, count up your crimes!
by Cyclonejoker on Feb 18, 2012 4:46 PM EST up reply actions
If Jake E. outwrestled Nick for 5 rounds I don't think Nick would complain...
1. Because that would be very hard, and taxing on Jake E’s gas tank
2. Because Nick has said 5 rounds gives him a lot of time to work…which it would…
Get that outwrestle bullshit outta here…it would be a scrap for sure
by Starr788 on Feb 18, 2012 4:52 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Oh please, Nick has complained after ever single loss he's ever had.
The guy can’t lose humbly and even you should be able to see that.
Now, count up your crimes!
by Cyclonejoker on Feb 18, 2012 4:54 PM EST up reply actions
One of the first things he did was give props to Carlos
by Starr788 on Feb 18, 2012 5:02 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
But what did he say afterwards and what did his camp say?
Now, count up your crimes!
by Cyclonejoker on Feb 18, 2012 5:05 PM EST up reply actions
shit agreed again wtf!
jake would win a rounder but in a 5 he wouldnt be able to keep the pace up.Nick 5th round tko
"I mean, your ribs got the same problem that your hands and feet do: they're attached to a wimp."
3 rounder
"I mean, your ribs got the same problem that your hands and feet do: they're attached to a wimp."
Personally I'd like to see Johny Hendricks vs Jake Ellenberger.
Now, count up your crimes!
by Cyclonejoker on Feb 18, 2012 5:01 PM EST up reply actions
I didn’t know who Hendricks was, so I just looked him up and wow! That would be a sick match.
Ursus arctos californicus – California golden bear
by berkeleyboy510 on Feb 18, 2012 5:10 PM EST up reply actions
someone put up the gif of paulo thiago knocking his ass out..
it makes me so happy..such a sweet uppercut
Sarah,
you know we all love you, but just like Nick Diaz, the rules apply to you as well. Here is your sig.
"I need to start letting my husband make my picks for me"
for you sarah x lol
"I mean, your ribs got the same problem that your hands and feet do: they're attached to a wimp."
I can't tell if I like the uppercut or the punch that turned his head sideways more.
I think the uppercut because it was awesome.
Now, count up your crimes!
by Cyclonejoker on Feb 18, 2012 5:18 PM EST up reply actions
This makes me wish so much more that Paulo Thaigo was a contender.
This was the only fight of his that really blew me away.
The dude abides.
i jumped on that wagon so fast after this fight..
then quietly stepped off after a few more of his fights..still love the hell outta the guy..he`s the real deal..dangerous job..and if he was dedicated to only fighting..he could have improved and gone farther…respect him i do
Sarah,
you know we all love you, but just like Nick Diaz, the rules apply to you as well. Here is your sig.
"I need to start letting my husband make my picks for me"
Kos' striking is really bad, I think if Johnny can keep it standing his boxing is technically better.
NOVA UNIAO
Tomas Taverin Def. John Loceires via Unanimous Decision.
I'm coming, BEWARE
by CharactersAnalysis on Feb 18, 2012 5:05 PM EST reply actions
Johnny should win on paper
but he gets out wrestled by ppl who dont have nearly the wrestling accomplishments he does, it will be interesting to see him facing someone with as good credentials in Koscheck.
Pro Sig record:16-6
1 Month sig bet with 10th Degree Whitebelt that DJ does NOT win the FLW tournament
Sig bet with KaleJohnCox on Alves-Kamp. ALVES
2 month Sig/Pic bet with theoregonduck on Poirier-Zombie. POIRIER
"I dont pay attention to all that artsy crap. I only like vaginas and violence"
Credentials don’t mean much in MMA. MMA wrestling is what it’s all about. Koscheck is one of the best, one of the few guys who can think about being competitive with GSP. Hendricks is definitely not going to be outwrestling Kos here, but he’s not going to get rolled over. Plus Kos is a dummy, he should be wrestling everyone aggressively, and he barely uses his best skill. He’s a fucking retard gameplanning wise.
Hendricks boxing is superior to Kos...
the only way Kos will stand a chance is if the fight stays on the ground…Big Rigg has a MEAN left hand as we saw in his last fight against Fitch. Kos is a great guy, has always been one of my fav fighters but Johnny has his number
I don’t think either of these guys have what it takes to win the title. Hendricks is riding high after his fluke KO, but Fitch beats him in 8/10 fights minimum. I like Hendricks but he is not as good as everyone is making him out to be. Koscheck has already gotten smoked in the title fight twice.
"He's got a great package... and an unusual one!" Joe Rogan (of Lyoto Machida)
kos barely got by pierce. bad camp or not, he took that fight lightly and beat a guy by his own admission he claimed had no business being in the cage with him based on 2 end of round takedowns. Kos looked uncomfortable, he looked worried, and he fought exactly enough to win that fight. and likely only got the nod b/c of his name value and maybe a last 30 seconds takedown/hug-a-thon.
hendricks is a good bit more dangeorus than pierce and has a bit better reach than pierce with his t-rex arms.
Gatti. Dekkers. Pele. Aoki. Kang. Vanderlei. Basillio. Harry Greb.
by theworldsoldestsport on Feb 19, 2012 1:53 PM EST reply actions
To think Hendricks is going to handle Kos is crazyness.
Kos is a far better fighter and MMA wrestler. There isn’t a wrestler that Kos can’t manhandle.
Johny also isn’t some striking machine. He is wrestler with decent boxing but has heavy power that makes his striking really dangerous, just like Kos.
This is Kos’s fight to win. I would say Kos will be a -200 to -250 favorite. Anything less than that Im all over it.
Don't make me swing on you bro
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