Dana White has confirmed that the UFC Welterweight Championship bout between Georges St. Pierre and Josh Koscheck will take place in GSP’s backyard of Montreal at UFC 124.
The talented welterweights are the two coaches on the upcoming season of The Ultimate Fighter, which begins airing on September 15. Dana White has hinted that the time coaching against one another has heated the rivalry. This, coupled with the magnitude of the fight, should make for some good television and a heated rematch.
Back at UFC 74, following GSP’s upset loss to Matt Serra months earlier, the Quebecer defeated Koscheck by unanimous decision. Since that fight, both men have improved tremendously and the rematch should be an entirely different fight than the first.
Koscheck earned his shot at St. Pierre this time around when he defeated Paul Daley by unanimous decision at UFC 113 in May. That event was also held at Montreal’s Bell Centre. After his win over Daley, Koscheck berated the Montreal fans saying he would beat up their beloved champ. He then went on to wish ill will upon the Montreal Canadiens. Needless to say, he was showered with boos.
UFC 124, which takes place December 11, is sure to have a raucous crowd firmly in the corner of the two-time Canadian Athlete of the Year. For more info on the UFC visit ufc.com. For more information on The Ultimate Fighter Season 12 visit ultimatefighter.com.
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