The UFC is targeting a welterweight rematch between Josh Koscheck and Paulo Thiago at UFC 109 on Feb. 6. FanHouse learned of the potential fight on Tuesday, but the bout has yet to be made official by the organization.
Thiago defeated Koscheck in a stunning upset at UFC 95 last February via first round TKO in the Brazilian's Octagon debut. Since then, Thiago has gone 1-1 in the UFC, losing to Koscheck's teammate, Jon Fitch, at UFC 100 and beating Jacob Volkmann UFC 106 in November.
Meanwhile, Koscheck was also victorious at UFC 106 against Anthony Johnson. The American Kickboxing Academy product also picked up a win over Frank Trigg at UFC 103 since the loss to Thiago.
Following Koscheck's victory over Johnson, he told Joe Rogan in the post-fight interview that he deserved a title shot against 170-pound champion Georges St-Pierre next, not current No. 1 contender, Dan Hardy.
"I'm the No. 1 freaking contender in this weight division, right here," he said.
The UFC 109 event has yet to be made official by the organization, but it is expected to take place Super Bowl weekend at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas. Other fights rumored to be on the card include Randy Couture vs. Mark Coleman and Frank Trigg vs. Matt Serra.
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their first fight was hilarious. thiago looked so awkward in the standup, like he couldn't punch a hole thru a wet bag, and BAMM! koscheck is ktfo. i hope it happens again. ufc's contenders are such doodoo.
Who are you u fool?
Of course he deserves the next shot. GSP would only completely dominate dan hardy. Kos has everything to lose N' nothin to gain from this fight. This fight makes no freakin sense
lol i agree with both comments. i dont think its a good fight considering thiago barely beat volkmann...i mean anyone that watched it seriously knows thiago doesnt deserve to fight kos...aaaand i hate kos, but he does deserve better. a title fight ?? no, but better than that. i hope dan hardy gets some BOMB takedown defense lol...thats all i can say.
the thing that hurts koscheck the most is the fact he won't fight fitch or swick! a win over one of those two and he's right there!
Avenge your loss and get that rematch Kos.