http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/templates/dailynews.asp?articleid=8866&zoneid=1 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. Trigg coming back to the UFC does make for some interesting match ups. I like this fight because it is very much the Old Guard vs the New Guard. Young lion vs old lion. Both fighters look to gain something from an impressive win. A win for Koscheck would get a big name on his record whereas a win for Trigg could lead to a GSP rematch. Thoughts? Comments?
Triggs main asset is his wrestling which I dont believe is any better then Koschecks or atleast I think they cancel each other out. I see Koscheck outstriking him to a decision.
When was the last time you seen Koscheck put on a wrestling clinic? Im sick to death of hearing about Josh's fabled wrestling skills and his wrestling. Yeah he WAS a stud in the NCAA but he's a guy who likes to strike but is rather negative in the ring and doesnt take many risks. Odd to think his had a fair few losses in the UFC but the kids still there.. Hmmmmmm i wonder why....:yep Just out of interest Trigg is going back to 170lbs?
Josh improved his striking since his TUF days but he seems to have hit a plateau with his overhand right and left kick. He hasn't used his wresting as much because I think he is trying to be more entertaining if possible and only uses it when needed. And yes Trigg will be at 170 just like he was when he left the UFC years ago. I guess he fought at 185 the last couple years.
I was really excited when i read Trigg was coming back, but then I heard he was fighting Kos and i'm torn now. They're two of my favorite fighters out there and now i'm going to have to pick between the two!! :| i'm hoping they give Trigg a Hughes rematch after this one though :bbb also i hope that Trigg goes back up to 185, it seems he was doing alot better at that weight than 170, i mean he had wins over Miller, Misaki, and to a lesser extent falaniko vitale. either way i'm happy with the addition
Hmmmm they must have something up their sleeve for Trigg, I suspect a grudge match with Hughes to headline a PPV. Why else bring him back?
To fight in the Welterweight divison is the reason. They dont need special reasons to sign everyone especially Trigg who isnt an elite guy right now. The brought Cro Cop back and are burying him on the prelims.
I know that but I'd think there are plenty of unknowns they could have signed, why sign a has-been or never-was depends who you talk too. For the record I do like Trigg so I'm ok with the move just wondering why thats all.
Of course. But we rarely see much of his wrestling skills. I mean Josh has great takedowns but iv never really seen him dominate anyone from the mount nor aggresively take a fight by the scruff of its next. He tends to be quite negative in my opinion. Just my 2 cents.
Interesting. Didnt think Trigg could still make 170 as he really blew up when he was in PRIDE. Dude must have been at least 220 or so.
