Koscheck vs. Trigg at 103?

King Execution · 05-31-2009, 02:10 AM

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Originally Posted by mmaweekly.com

A welterweight bout is nearing completion for an as of yet unannounced UFC 103 show in September. American Kickboxing Academy fighter Josh Koscheck looks to get back into action, and he will welcome back former top 170-pound contender Frank Trigg. The bout marks Trigg's first fight back with the organization since signing a new four-fight deal with the UFC earlier this week.

The bout was confirmed to MMAWeekly.com by sources close to the fight on Friday, who indicated the fight has been verbally agreed to at this point.

Koscheck suffered a foot injury that kept him out of his last fight, a bout against Chris Wilson that was to take place at last weekend's UFC 98 card in Las Vegas.

The former "Ultimate Fighter" season one competitor has been chomping at the bit to get back in action since his first round TKO loss to Paulo Thiago in February.

By fight time, it will have been over 4 years since Trigg competed in the Octagon, but he will look to get back in strong form facing a Top 10 competitor in Koscheck.

Since exiting the UFC, Trigg has competed in numerous organizations including Pride, Icon, Strikeforce and Sengoku. This will be Trigg's first fight back at welterweight since moving to the 185-pound class in 2006.

The bout between Koscheck and Trigg is all but guaranteed to end up on the main card of whatever show the UFC promotes in September. While no official announcement has been made, Sept. 26 has been the proposed date, and England has been mentioned as a possible location.

Also heard that Trigg said it was just a rumor on his twitter account though but most people say that before it's official.

Balla · 05-31-2009, 02:15 AM

i hope trigg pounds his face in, i fucking hate koscheck.

King Execution · 05-31-2009, 02:33 AM

Also Hughes is another potential opponent for Kos.

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Top-ranked welterweight contender, Josh Koscheck (12-4), and former number one division contender, Frank Trigg (19-6), are in talks to battle it out for 170-pound supremacy at UFC 103 on Sept. 26.

MMAmania.com learned earlier today about the likely match up; however, a venue is still unknown at this time (locations in the United Kingdom and Las Vegas are under under consideration) for the event. In addition, nine-time division kingpin, Matt Hughes, is also lurking in the shadows as a possible opponent for Koscheck … albeit on the outside.

Roberto · 05-31-2009, 11:36 AM

No matter who Koscheck faces here, he is going to get a win.

Unless he has improved a ton, Frank Trigg has no chance of beating Josh and Matt Hughes is at the end of his career.

Dmac · 05-31-2009, 02:04 PM

Trigg denied this yesterday, saying something along the lines of him having no problem with it, but there being no offer on the table yet.

Silleh Willeh · 05-31-2009, 02:10 PM

This will help my CFL chances!

King Execution · 05-31-2009, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Dmac

Trigg denied this yesterday, saying something along the lines of him having no problem with it, but there being no offer on the table yet.

I mentioned that in the first post.

Dmac · 05-31-2009, 03:33 PM

I explained it more though tbh.

RaiZ-R · 06-01-2009, 12:34 AM

This could be a good match-up for both men. I'm a fan of Koscheck ever since TUF season one. I thought he was a dick, but there's no denying his skill, and since he's done nothing but improve. Looking forward to seeing him fight no matter who it's against.

neXus · 06-01-2009, 12:41 AM

Isnt Trigg like 37??? Anyhow Koscheck will win, he's been fighting and training while Trigg was verbally beating on Kurt Angles wife in TNA. When you get as old as Trigg its hard to get into shape for a fight.