Koppenhaver returns at UFC 84 against Yoshiyuki Yoshida |
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Franklinfan47
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Koppenhaver third round stoppage of Jared Rollins last December capped off one of the most action-packed bouts of 2007, and on Saturday, May 24th, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, 170-pound prospect Jon Koppenhaver will kick off his 2008 campaign when he faces UFC newcomer Yoshiyuki Yoshida in a UFC 84 preliminary bout.
Also added to the undercard is a welterweight contest between England’s Jason Tan and Korea’s Dong Hyun Kim.
Last edited 3/18/08 3:15PM by MMA
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Post #1 3/18/08 12:21:47PM
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GlancyMMA
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It'll be exciting to see if he can follow up that battle with J-Roc....
Considering this guy didn't make the original TUF list and was brought in as a replacement he put up quite a showing in his first UFC match.
Let's see how he holds up against a veteran like Yoshiyuki Yoshida a solid 9-2-0 Shooto and GCM cage fighter....
I think I'd have to give this one to Yoshi... although I'm hoping War Machine will grind it out for an exciting bout.
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Post #2 3/18/08 12:35:07PM
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whardin19
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I loved Koppenhavers fight on the TUF Finale. Can't wait to see him again. Should be an all out war since it looks like they brought in a guy that will stand and bang with him. Hope to see this fight.
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Post #3 3/18/08 12:58:48PM
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wolfman
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I'm also taking Yoshida. Should be a good fight regardless the winner.
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Post #4 3/18/08 1:07:15PM
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imanidiot777
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Yoshida will probably win but I want Koppenhaver.
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Post #5 3/18/08 1:20:28PM
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CantAndleDaRiddum
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i like Koppenhaver, but im def picking Yoshida.
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Post #6 3/18/08 1:42:44PM
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I like the kid a lot, just hope he can get his head in the right place. If he can withstand punishment and still dole it out like he did against J-Rock, I can see him taking this one.
War War Machine...that doesn't sound right.
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Post #7 3/18/08 2:16:50PM
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Daddyprimetime
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Koppenhaver may not be one of the greatest fighters, but the kid has so much heart that it will really pay off for him one day.
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Post #8 3/18/08 2:34:27PM
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babytater03
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Here's why i like WM. He and J-Rock were given a huge stage to perform on. And instead of dancing around and looking for a huge KTFO or working on particluar angle, they went in there and put on (IMAO) one of the best fights Zuffa's ever provided. Now to just get J-Rock back in the ring.
I hope for nothing but the best for WM here. AND i will be picking him, though i'm sure it will be an upset for him to pull it out.
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Post #9 3/18/08 2:41:57PM
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GlancyMMA
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I have to agree I would put that up there and one of the best fights of the year, regardless of lack of technique it was a hell of a battle...
I would love to see more bouts like that....
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Post #10 3/18/08 2:57:54PM
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jae_1833
Heavyweight Champ
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Jon Koppenhaver will have my support on this one...tough opponent though DAMN!!!
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Post #11 3/18/08 3:11:50PM
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RMFG_187
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WAR WARMACHINE!
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Post #12 3/18/08 6:42:28PM
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prozacnation1978
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good fight to bad it will not make main card, but i see yoshida winning this one
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Post #13 3/18/08 7:22:55PM
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