Koscheck Battles Robbie Lawler at UFC 157

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Written by Tom Ngo
December 20th, 2012



Early Thursday morning, the planet’s most prestigious mixed martial arts promotion announced via Twitter that former welterweight top contender Josh Koscheck (Pictured) will welcome Robbie Lawler back to the big leagues at UFC 157.

This marks Lawler’s second stint with the planet’s premier mixed
martial arts promotion. He posted a 4-3 mark inside the Octagon between
2002-2004. After his departure, “Ruthless” moved up to the middleweight
division where he captured the Superbrawl, Ion Sport and EliteXC titles.

The 30-year-old will be transferring over from Strikeforce where he
fought his last eight bouts. He went just 3-5 under Strikeforce’s watch.

Koscheck, meanwhile, looks to bounce back from a split decision
defeat to Johny Hendricks. The 34-year-old has won half of his past four
fights. continued...

I like both these guys but IDK about this match up...

not good for lawler....going to be a tought welcome back

I don't know... could be decent.
In Kos' last bunch of fights he's chosen to use his wrestling to keep the fight standing. Could be fun if they are just trying to take eachother's heads off.
However, a long night for Lawler (or short night depending how you look at it), if Kos has the game plan to take him down and pound him out.

I think kos will take this fight with his wrestling.

I dont get this matchmaking from Joe Silva here.

the only thing that i see making this interesting is if kos try to stand and trade with lawler....IF that happens, i could see kos going to sleep....big IF

Heh ... I hate both these guys but I am always up for a Lawler beatdown.

Kos KO at the end of the second as Lawler gasses.

Lawler.... 2 fights and out of the UFC for good.

Gecko wrote:

I think kos will take this fight with his wrestling.

i agree with you. if kos "fights smart" it will be a 3 round snooze fest, but if his ego gets in the way, he may stand with lawler and try to beat him at his own game. then i think the fight would get real interesting real fast.