Koscheck vs. Hendricks on Fox

[KnockOut]

Dana just announces this on twitter. Thoughts?

I think it's an interesting matchup and will tell us a lot about where Hendricks truly stands. I think his skillset makes him a dangerous challenger to GSP so I'm excited to see if he's for real.

[Cbear]

Yup, solid fight. I think Hendricks takes it.

[Onion]

This fight makes 100% sense.
Good fight.

I don't expect this to be a pretty fight though. Kos is not gonna be taking Hendricks down, but that won't stop him from trying the whole fight. I think this one is gonna look a lot like Kos/Pierce. I would love to see Johny KO Kos.

[Ash]

Hendricks should hold a considerable advantage over Koscheck standing. Provided Hendricks can keep it standing, he shouldn't have a tough time beating Koscheck. I won't say KO though, since once Koscheck gets clipped he'll stop engaging for the remainder of the fight.

[HugeMMAFan]

You know, this isn't about either fighter, Pierce is just freakin' tough. Even if you win against, you look like **** doing it. I think this match up is pretty good.

[handlas]

watch Kos win and then he is basically the number 1 contender again...doesn't seem like the UFC wanted that since GSP has no interest in it. Unless he fights Condit.

I don't think Hendricks has a big striking advantage over Koscheck. Should be a good even fight.

edit: Forgot there is Ellenberger as well I suppose.

[wK78]

quick edit lol


so this is for Fox 3?? and then what is the card now?

[Onion]

watch Kos win and then he is basically the number 1 contender again...doesn't seem like the UFC wanted that since GSP has no interest in it. Unless he fights Condit.

I don't think Hendricks has a big striking advantage over Koscheck. Should be a good even fight.

edit: Forgot there is Ellenberger as well I suppose.

Kos is in the same position that Fitch was in. He keeps winning, but can't beat the champ (altho Fitch only had one shot).

Kos could go on a 10-fight winning streak, and if GSP was still champ, I guarantee Kos would still not get another rematch. He will never get the chance to fight Georges for the title again, no matter how much he wins.

[Darc Requiem]

I'll take Hendricks as well. I agree that he has the striking advantage. They are both great wrestlers so I think they'll cancel each other out there.

[Ash]

Koscheck's striking has never been particularly good, and it was awful against Pierce, although somehow he won a decision.