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UFC 184: Josh Koscheck to Face Jake Ellenberger
By FCF Staff
Following reports that Josh Koscheck would likely return to action against Neil Magny at UFC 184, the promotion has announced that the welterweight will fight fellow vet, Jake Ellenberger instead.
The UFC has confirmed that Koscheck and… Read More
Report: Josh Koscheck-Neil Magny Fight in the Works
By FCF Staff
After going through 2014 without competing in a fight, it looks as though Josh Koscheck could be returning to the UFC next February.
The former welterweight contender hasn’t fought now since December, 2013, when he was knocked… Read More
UFC 167: Josh Koscheck Fighting Tyron Woodley
By FCF Staff
UFC 167 has picked up another notable welterweight bout, as the promotion has announced that perennial contender Josh Koscheck will battle Strikeforce vet Tyron Woodley at the November 16th event.
The upcoming card will be hosted by… Read More
UFC 163: Josh Koscheck Withdraws Due to Injury
By FCF Staff
The August 3rd, UFC 163 card will no longer feature a top ten welterweight tilt between Demian Maia and Josh Koscheck, as the promotion has announced that the latter has been forced to withdraw due to injury.… Read More
Chad Mendes vs. Manny Gamburyan Set for UFC 157, Robbie Lawler vs. Josh Koscheck Confirmed
Matt Grice to Fight Dennis Bermudez
By FCF Staff
Chad Mendes didn’t have to wait long to lock up his next bout, following his first round KO of Yaotzin Meza five days ago, as the UFC has announced that the… Read More
Report: Robbie Lawler Returning to UFC, Fighting Josh Koscheck February 23rd
By FCF Staff
It appears as though another of Strikeforce’s biggest names is UFC bound, as according to reports Robbie Lawler, is heading back to the Octagon and will fight Josh Koscheck at UFC 157 on February 23rd.
The bout… Read More
Despite Reports, Cesar Gracie “Not Pushing” For Fight Between Nick Diaz and Josh Koscheck, “Big Fights” With Anderson Silva and GSP Remain Primary Target
By Kelsey Mowatt
After Cesar Gracie recently made statements saying that a bout between his longtime student Nick Diaz and Josh Koscheck was a bigger and more likely fight than one with Demian Maia, it was viewed by many as… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” Nick Diaz vs. Josh Koscheck is a Bad Fight for the UFC, Fans
By Joshua Molina
Don’t book a heel vs. a heel.
It’s old-fashioned Booking 101 in pro wrestling. The fans need someone to cheer. And they really want someone to boo. But they don’t want to boo both fighters. That’s just… Read More
Report: Nick Diaz Camp Interested in Fighting Josh Koscheck, Former #1 Contender Accepts Challenge
By FCF Staff
Accomplished welterweight Nick Diaz is preparing to return from suspension in early 2013, and his manager Cesar Gracie has reportedly signalled an interest in having him fight Josh Koscheck next.
In a report from Brazilian publication Tatame.com,… Read More
Jake Ellenberger Says Bouts With Jon Fitch and Josh Koscheck Are “Definitely a Possibility” in Hunt “to be the Number One Contender Again”
Believes Martin Kampmann Could Surprise “Little Bit Green” Johny Hendricks
By Kelsey Mowatt
These are interesting times in the UFC welterweight division, and thanks to the recent successes of several fighters, there is no shortage of compelling fights in a… Read More
Josh Koscheck Out of UFC 151 Bout With Jake Ellenberger
By FCF Staff
The co-main-event for the upcoming September 1st, UFC 151 card has lost one of its competitors, as Josh Koscheck has been forced to withdraw from his bout with Jake Ellenberger. According to the official UFC Tonight Twitter… Read More
Josh Koscheck and Jake Ellenberger Agree to Fight at UFC 151
By FCF Staff
The UFC has announced that Josh Koscheck and Jake Ellenberger have verbally agreed to fight at the promotion’s upcoming September 1st event in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The UFC 151 card is scheduled to take place at the… Read More
Josh Koscheck Says Bout With BJ Penn In Works
By FCF Staff
Shortly removed from his split decision loss to Johny Hendricks on May 5th, Josh Koscheck says his next bout could be with former UFC welterweight and lightweight champ BJ Penn.
A recent tweet from the 34 year-old… Read More
Johny Hendricks Says Fight With Josh Koscheck Could Be “Brutal Battle on the Feet; Who Wouldn’t Like to See That?”
By Kelsey Mowatt
After sending a shockwave throughout the MMA world in December, by knocking out perennial welterweight contender Jon Fitch in just 12 seconds, Johny Hendricks ensured that his 2012 campaign would begin with another compelling opportunity. Of… Read More
Josh Koscheck To Face Johny Hendricks At UFC On FOX 3
By FCF Staff
Welterweights (170 pounds) stars Josh Koscheck (17-5) and Johny Hendricks (12-1) will face off in a featured bout at UFC on FOX 3 at IZOD Center in East Rutherford, N.J. on May 5.
UFC President Dana White… Read More
Josh Koscheck: “I’ll Smack Nick (Diaz) Around First, And Then Carlos Condit Second”
Josh Koscheck: “I’m A Gold Digger. I Fight For Money. You’d Be A Dumb SOB To Fight For Free”
By FCF Staff
On Saturday night, live from the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas on Pay-Per-View, welterweight superstars Nick Diaz and Carlos Condit will battle each other with the interim UFC welterweight (170 pounds) championship at stake.
In… Read More
Mike Pierce Moves in to Fight Josh Koscheck at UFC 143
By FCF Staff
Changes to the upcoming Februray 4th, UFC 143 card in Las Vegas continue, as the promotion has confirmed that Mike Pierce will step in for Carlos Condit and fight Josh Koscheck. The news comes shortly after Condit… Read More
Josh Koscheck Says Fight With Carlos Condit is Next
By FCF Staff
According to Josh Koscheck, the veteran welterweight has been tapped to fight Carlos Condit next, after the latter was pulled from an upcoming bout with champion Georges St. Pierre and replaced by Nick Diaz.
Koscheck announced the… Read More
(Updated) Broken Hand Removes Diego Sanchez From UFC 135, Josh Koscheck Says He May Face Matt Hughes
By FCF Staff
A broken hand will prevent Diego Sanchez from fighting former champion Matt Hughes (pictured) as scheduled, September 24th at UFC 135. The promotion’s President Dana White announced the injury via his official Twitter account and that… Read More