Dana White Announces Josh Koscheck vs. Johny Hendricks for UFC on FOX 3

UFC head honcho’s Dana White and Lorenzo Fertitta are making an effort to connect with the fans with the most invasive and direct way possible via the Internet: Twitter. Recently, White took to his stylish iPhone to release a gem of good news in …

UFC head honcho’s Dana White and Lorenzo Fertitta are making an effort to connect with the fans with the most invasive and direct way possible via the Internet: Twitter. Recently, White took to his stylish iPhone to release a gem of good news in the welterweight division despite all the disarray that both Carlos Condit […]

Dana White Announces Josh Koscheck vs. Johny Hendricks for UFC on FOX 3

UFC head honcho’s Dana White and Lorenzo Fertitta are making an effort to connect with the fans with the most invasive and direct way possible via the Internet: Twitter.Recently, White took to his stylish iPhone to release a gem of good news in the wel…

UFC head honcho’s Dana White and Lorenzo Fertitta are making an effort to connect with the fans with the most invasive and direct way possible via the Internet: Twitter.

Recently, White took to his stylish iPhone to release a gem of good news in the welterweight division despite all the disarray that both Carlos Condit and Nick Diaz have created as of late.

“(Josh) Koscheck vs. Johnny Hendricks is on for FOX!!!,” proclaimed an overly-excited White.

The UFC’s next endeavor on the FOX network takes place on May 5 at the IZOD Center in East Rutherford, New Jersey, where lightweight notables Nate Diaz and Jim Miller will meet in the main event in a five-round non-title bout which will likely serve as a No. 1 contender battle.

The colorful and controversial Josh Koscheck recently returned to the Octagon just a little over a week ago where he defeated fellow collegiate wrestler Mike Pierce in a lackluster performance, edging the “Battle Troll” by split decision.

The victory helped build upon an emphatic performance last September, where Koscheck took home “Knockout of the Night” for his first-round finish of UFC Hall of Famer Matt Hughes, which eased the pain of a five-round drubbing from rival Georges St-Pierre in December of 2010. 

Hendricks is in the height of his career. After defeating the aforementioned Pierce last August, the Oklahoma native had the daunting task of taking on perennial contender Jon Fitch, who, at the time, was widely considered the consensus No. 2 fighter in the 170-pound division.

Though the underdog, Hendricks silenced critics by stopping Fitch in just 12 seconds, courtesy of the powerful left hook which sent the AKA product crumbling to the canvas, victimized by the heavy hands of “Big Rigg,” who recorded the decisive knockout. 

The winner between Hendricks and Koscheck will be on the shortlist of contenders for the welterweight strap, which currently houses two champions in Carlos Condit (the interim titleholder) and Georges St-Pierre. 

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Couture vs. Fedor, Lesnar vs. Mir and 5 Dream Fights I’d Still Love to See

For the past several days I’ve made it a mission of mine to bring a little positivity and excitement to an MMA landscape that seems to have a lot of negativity hovering around it lately. No matter what, I still think it’s an amazing time to…

For the past several days I’ve made it a mission of mine to bring a little positivity and excitement to an MMA landscape that seems to have a lot of negativity hovering around it lately. No matter what, I still think it’s an amazing time to be an MMA fan. I love this sport very […]

Couture vs. Fedor, Lesnar vs. Mir and 5 Dream Fights I’d Still Love to See

For the past several days I’ve made it a mission of mine to bring a little positivity and excitement to an MMA landscape that seems to have a lot of negativity hovering around it lately.No matter what, I still think it’s an amazing time to …

For the past several days I’ve made it a mission of mine to bring a little positivity and excitement to an MMA landscape that seems to have a lot of negativity hovering around it lately.

No matter what, I still think it’s an amazing time to be an MMA fan. I love this sport very much, and I think that’s incredibly important to remember while we’re in the midst of another spat of fan flame wars.

So here’s my latest effort to sit back, relax and have some fun: these are the five “dream matches” I’d still love to see.

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UFC on FUEL: Full Card Predictions

For the first time in UFC history, FUEL TV will host a fight night main card. Headlining are dangerous welterweights Diego Sanchez and Jake Ellenberger, who look to take one step closer to a title shot.Though a lack of “star power” on the entire card, …

For the first time in UFC history, FUEL TV will host a fight night main card. Headlining are dangerous welterweights Diego Sanchez and Jake Ellenberger, who look to take one step closer to a title shot.

Though a lack of “star power” on the entire card, there are many intriguing bouts on the card, including a heavyweight tilt in the co-main event, a TUF winner on the undercard and numerous prospects making their debuts.

Let’s take a closer look at the fights we will see live, this Wednesday, on Facebook and FUEL TV.

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Chael Sonnen: The Biggest Reason Why He’d Still Be Safe in Sãu Paulo, Brazil

Chael Sonnen is the most beloved man in the short history of MMA. Surf the various MMA forums on the internet and you’ll lose count of the many threads showing concern (ahem) for his safety once he sets foot on that beautiful South American city …

Chael Sonnen is the most beloved man in the short history of MMA. Surf the various MMA forums on the internet and you’ll lose count of the many threads showing concern (ahem) for his safety once he sets foot on that beautiful South American city of São Paulo, Brazil. (It really confounds me why anyone […]