VThe UFC's undisputed king of MMA welterweights—and French-Canadian 170 lb. phenom, Georges St. Pierre—spoke recently in this article regarding next month's battle with fellow TUF coach Josh Koscheck, who, it is now safe to say, could be the most-despised cage-fighter in MMA history, bar none.

UFC 124: St-Pierre vs. Koscheck 2, is scheduled to be held here in Canada, on St. Pierre's home-turf, Montreal, Quebec, at the now-famous Bell Centre—which is also home to one of hockey's greatest dynasty's, the Montreal Canadians.

So the odds that Koscheck will emerge victorious next month in this Canadian Arena are somewhat stacked against him, to say the least.

Also, not only has "Kos" already, once previously, been beaten by St. Pierre, at UFC 74, in August of 07, but he has also been knocked-out as recently as last February, at UFC 95, by the currently-regressing, Brazilian MMA fighter, Paulo Thiago.

In addition, it's my opinion, that Koscheck's pathetic, and controversial victory's over Anthony Johnson, Paul Daley, and the long-past-prime, Frank Trigg, should have awarded the cheating fighter—who was caught on tape—with a UFC suspension, and fine, rather than a welterweight title shot.

In any event, here is what St. Pierre had to say regarding Koscheck:

“Yeah, I think he’s going to try to take me down," said the champion.

I also think he’s going to try to knock me out with his big right hand, but I know him well, I’ve been studying so much tape on him, I’ve got to the point where I know Josh Koscheck probably better than he even knows himself," St. Pierre added.

"My coaches have been studying him a lot, and also, being with him on the Ultimate Fighter for eight weeks was a way for me to know him a little bit better as a person and as a fighter. "

"I knew how he was going to act before I got there. I think he was like that to get inside my head, and to keep the fans entertained. I don’t think he’s a bad person in any way. I just think that it's his way to motivate himself, to be the bad guy," added GSP.

I will win, that’s all I can say. either by submission or knockout. ”

* So it is said that if you know your enemies and know yourself, you can win a hundred battles without a single loss. If you know neither yourself nor your enemy, you will always endanger yourself.— Sun Tzu ( The Art Of War)

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Recent News MMA In The Olympics Just A Matter Of Time October 29, 2010 Dana White's recent remarks regarding the future of MMA in the Olympics was overshadowed by UFC 121, as well it should have been, but they are very reflective of the sport's current impact. As long as I have be an avid MMA fan, I couldn't help but think about the great fights that would be on display for the for those that had pre-conceived negative opinions about the sport, or had never seen it before. Wouldn't the spectacle that it would be and the great stories to come from it be enough to sway even the most stubborn opponents? Probably not. But either way, the sport of Mixed Martial Arts in the Olympics seems like a no- brainer to me considering the the rich history of Pankration in the games dating back to 648 B.C. We're talking B.C. here, and MMA isn't in the Olympics? What a shame.

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By MATT MOLGAARD

The UFC is headed back to the Honda Center in Anaheim, California this Saturday for what promises to be one explosive card. On deck for UFC 121 is a heavyweight title tilt, a clash between two perennially awesome welterweights, the long anticipated debut of Jake shields, and a bout pitting former friends and TUF training partners. If this card ends up a snooze fest, I will not shave my beard for one year; Scout’s Honor.

Brendan Schaub vs. Gabriel Gonzaga:

With how stacked the heavyweight division is right now, this could end up being a loser-leaves-town match. Schaub is a talent on the rise, but he’s green and his movement in the cage is indicative of his inexperience. He is however dangerous, with power in his hands and a solid understanding of Jiu Jitsu. Gonzaga on the other hand hasn’t looked all too impressive lately, earning just two victories in his last four fights. However, Gonzaga holds an experience edge, a power edge, and a grappling edge. Barring a Schaub early blowout, Gonzaga should exit the cage with a much needed submission victory. Should Schaub manage to put Gabe away in brutal fashion, it could potentially earn Gonzaga his walking papers…we’ll see. I’m sticking with Gonzaga, second round submission victory. Most likely an armbar.

Tito Ortiz vs. Matt Hamill:

I like Matt Hamill a lot, he’s got a great personality, he’s endearing to the crowd, and he’s competing at the highest level of competition available, while handicapped; that’s a man worth major respect. That being said, I believe he’s still a bit too unrefined to handle Ortiz. Ortiz sure hasn’t looked the monster of old over the last few years, but he’s shown in numerous fights that he’s still a threat. He went to war with Forrest Griffin twice, nearly triangle choked Lyoto Machida, and had a decision victory in the bag against dangerous wrestler Rashad Evans until a point deduction for fence grabbing knocked that W down a peg to Draw status. Chuck Liddell may always have Tito’s number, but Matt Hamill isn’t Chuck Liddell (in his prime that is), and experience will be the determining factor in this fight as Tito stops Hamill on cuts late in round two.

Paulo Thiago vs. Diego Sanchez:

Diego Sanchez’s biggest problem is that he’s lost the unwavering confidence he once brought into the cage. Stinging losses to Josh Koscheck, and B.J. Penn left a chink in his armor. Decision losses to Jon Fitch and John Hathaway pierced that armor, and it’s very visible now. Diego Sanchez Version 2006 beats Paulo Thiago Version 2010 up convincingly. The current Diego Sanchez however is in for a rough night as he drops a decision to the stoic Thiago.

Jake Shields vs. Martin Kampmann:

The only time Kampmann will have an advantage in this fight is while these two are standing up. Knowing Shields, that won’t last long. He’ll utilize heavily improved wrestling to ground Kampann, from there he’ll pound away, softening Martin up for the third round submission defeat that awaits him. I’m calling a guillotine from a scramble.

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Brock Lesnar vs. Cain Velasquez:

Ahh, the Grand Finale. The heavyweight title is up for grabs, and Cain Velasquez and Brock Lesnar are going to make sure this fight is remembered for a long time. Neither man knows how to be involved in a boring fight, and both men produce vicious finishes. Lesnar should be a favorite here, but that doesn’t mean he’s going to be the victor. Velasquez moves much more fluently than Lesnar, and mixes up his overall attack much better. That said, it’s always hard to count out Lesnar who’s got the heart of a lion, and the power of a T-1000. I’ve gone back and forth on this one quite a few times, and I’ll likely change my mind again by Saturday night, but I’m going to predict Brock Lesnar surprises a lot of critics and forces a late ground-and-pound stoppage to retain his title.

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Ex-Lightweight Champ Sean Sherk to Return at UFC 119 Against Evan Dunham July 7, 2010 at 10:39 PM Filed under: UFC, News After more than a year layoff, Sean Sherk will return to action at UFC 119 against Evan Dunham. MMA Junkie first reported the news on Wednesday, and MMA Fighting has confirmed from a source close to Sherk's camp that the former UFC lightweight champion will be back on the Indianapolis card on Sept. 25. Sherk (33-4-1, 7-4 UFC) last fought at UFC 98 in May 2009, where he lost a unanimous decision to future champion Frankie Edgar. Following the fight, in an odd turn of events, Sherk ran from the MGM Grand Garden Arena and was tracked down nearly a mile away, still needing to submit his post-fight urinalysis. And then the injury bug hit him. Repeatedly. WEC 50 Fight Card: Dominick Cruz vs. Joseph Benavidez July 7, 2010 at 7:42 PM Filed under: WEC The WEC 50 fight card will be headlined by Dominick Cruz's WEC bantamweight title defense against Joseph Benavidez on Aug. 18 at the Pearl in Las Vegas. The two previously met one year ago at WEC 42 and the fight resulted in Cruz delivering Benavidez the only loss of his career. Also, Benavidez's Alpha Male team captain, Urijah Faber, makes his bantamweight debut against contender Takeya Mizugaki. The WEC 50 fight card is below. Shane Carwin: No Regrets, No Blaming Ref, Just Work Towards Rematch July 7, 2010 at 4:45 PM Filed under: UFC, FanHouse Exclusive, interview You would probably understand if Shane Carwin had some regrets about his UFC 116 title match loss to Brock Lesnar. After all, he was so close to victory. One big punch here or one little tweak there might have made all the difference. He might still be undefeated, with 14 straight first-round finishes and the undisputed UFC heavyweight championship belt in his possession. But that's not the type of fighter Carwin is, not the type of man he is. In his mind, there's nothing to regret since he followed his gut. When Carwin had Lesnar in trouble, he went for the finish. And though the energy expenditure ultimately factored into the physical problem that made him vulnerable for Lesnar's second-round comeback, Carwin said there's no second-guessing his aggressive attitude. "That's me, it's instinctually who I am," Carwin told MMA Fighting. "I get somebody wounded and I go in for the kill. That's how I fight. I don't know if there's anything that changes that. I don't know if I want to change that. I think it's an exciting style, and it's who I am as a person. I don't have any regrets with what happened, but I do have things to work on and figure out. Now it's time to move forward." Another UFC Interim Title? Thanks, But No Thanks July 7, 2010 at 4:45 PM Filed under: UFC Well, that didn't take long. With the recent news that UFC light heavyweight champ "Shogun" Rua will likely be out until March of 2011, already the calls are coming for the UFC to create another interim title belt for the healthy 205-pounders to fight over in the meantime. As if fans haven't had enough of "fake" titles lately. As if any fight becomes instantly more important as soon as there's some chunk of hardware at stake. The latest MMA figure to ask for an interim title fight is manager Ed Soares, who suggested this week that while Rua heals up from knee surgery, Lyoto Machida should fight Rashad Evans for the interim belt, with the winner to take on Rua once he's ready to return to action. Full UFC 116 Fighter Salaries July 7, 2010 at 4:45 PM Filed under: UFC, News The Nevada athletic commission recently released the UFC 116 payroll for not just the four headliners, but for the entire roster competing on the card. The disclosed salaries are below, but as always, they are not complete as fighters have other sources of income including sponsorships and locker room bonuses, that are reported to the IRS, but not the media. That night specifically, which UFC president Dana White called the "greatest night of fights I've ever seen," should have an even wider discrepancy than usual. "We're writing some [expletive] checks tonight. We're writing checks - more than what you heard here tonight," White told reporters following the event. "Guys are going to get very well taken care of tonight." Ken Shamrock Apologizes for Suggesting Fans Want Steroids July 7, 2010 at 4:45 PM Filed under: MMA Rumors UFC Hall of Famer Ken Shamrock said last month that he has used steroids in part because the fans want to see bigger, stronger, faster fighters. But now Shamrock has apologized for suggesting that the fans are to blame for steroid use, saying it's ultimately up to athletes to make the right decisions about what they put into their bodies. Rubber Match Not Likely in Bonnar-Soszynski Rivalry Anytime Soon July 7, 2010 at 1:40 PM Filed under: UFC, News Stephan Bonnar's spent much of the last three years in search of a win, and much of the last year focusing on one man: Krzysztof Soszynski. After splitting two fights with Soszynski in the last five months, though, it appears that a rubber match to their series is not likely to happen in the near future, according to UFC president Dana White. "Anything can happen, but not right now I wouldn't say that," he said. "I don't think there's any doubt Stephan won the fight. Stephan clearly won the fight. It was a fun, entertaining, exciting fight, but when isn't Stephan Bonnar fun and entertaining?" Strikeforce Champion's Clause an Issue in Fedor Talks July 7, 2010 at 1:40 PM Filed under: Strikeforce, M-1 Global Despite M-1 Global's claims that there's nothing left to negotiate before the third and final fight on Fedor Emelianenko's contract with Strikeforce, Strikeforce says at least one issue does need to be negotiated: A champion's clause in the contract that would prevent Fedor from leaving to fight in another promotion if he becomes the Strikeforce champion. M-1 Global says it wants Fedor's next fight to be a rematch with Fabricio Werdum, who beat Fedor on June 26. But Strikeforce CEO Scott CokerAlistair Overeem, and Strikeforce spokesman Mike Afromowitz told MMAFighting.com that a champion's clause is going to be negotiated. has said that his preferred option for Fedor's next fight is a bout with Strikeforce heavyweight champion MMA Roundtable: Brock Lesnar's Victory, What's Next for Fedor and More July 7, 2010 at 10:54 AM Filed under: UFC, Strikeforce With UFC 116 in the books and a bit of a summer lull coming up until the MMA calendar kicks into high gear again in August, now seemed like as good a time as any for MMA Fighting's Michael David Smith and I to roll up our sleeves, look each other in the eye and see if we can't find some answers to some of MMA's most pressing questions. The rolling up the sleeves and the looking each other in the eye stuff was all figurative, but you get the idea. Below, check out our discussion on everything from the future of Fedor Emelianenko, the chances for another UFC fall curse, and more. I promise it will change your life, even if it's only in tiny, imperceptible ways that never become clear. Brock Lesnar vs. Cain Velasquez Won't Happen at UFC 119 July 7, 2010 at 10:54 AM Filed under: UFC, News UFC 119, the organization's first event in Indianapolis, IN, is still without a main event, and considering Brock LesnarCain Velasquez, could occur as soon as September. walked away from Saturday night's title defense relatively healthy, many were pushing the idea that his next title defense against However, UFC president Dana White squashed those rumors Tuesday. "Reports that Brock is fighting in Indy Sept. 25 are false," White wrote via text to MMA Fighting.

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