In an attempt to spice up a relatively slow MMA news day, UFC president Dana White announced Sunday evening that welterweights Johny Hendricks (Pictured) and Josh Koscheck will collide in the organization’s third show on FOX.
Hendricks has rattled of three consecutive victories, with his most recent coming in a 12-second knockout of Koscheck’s longtime buddy, Jon Fitch, at UFC 141. Hendricks was hoping the win would have catapulted him into a championship bout, but it appears the bearded brawler will have to take at least another bout.
Since losing to champ Georges St-Pierre at UFC 124 in December 2010, Koscheck has rebounded to take his next two tangos. The controversial wrestler was seen last weekend beating Mike Pierce via split decision.
The 170-pound affair will likely serve as the show’s co-featured contest.
‘UFC on FOX 3′ takes place May 5th inside IZOD Center in East Rutherford, New Jersey. A five-round affair between Nate Diaz and Jim Miller headlines the festivities.
Here is the card’s current roster:
Louis Gaudinot vs. John Lineker
Mike Massenzio vs. Karlos Vemola
Danny Castillo vs. John Cholish
John Dodson vs. Darren Uyenoyama
John Hathaway vs. Pascal Krauss
Tony Ferguson vs. Dennis Hallman
Pat Barry vs. Lavar Johnson
Josh Koscheck vs. Johny Hendricks
Nate Diaz vs. Jim Miller (Five-Round Fight)
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