sherdog.com - 10/14/2008
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Sanchez Out; Koscheck to Face Alves <a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Diego-Sanchez-4824">Diego Sanchez</a> has been forced to withdraw from a highly anticipated welterweight showdown with <a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Thiago-Alves-5998">Thiago Alves</a> at UFC 90 due to an undisclosed injury, thought to be to his spleen.
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Sources close to the situation said he suffered the injury in training
instantmma.net - 10/17/2008
fiveouncesofpain.com - 10/17/2008
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fiveouncesofpain.com —
During the UFC 90 conference call, Josh Koscheck
confirmed that he plans to fight twice in the...
next sixty days. First, Koscheck takes on Thiago Alves in the co-main event on October 25th. Then, If Koscheck comes out unscathed, he will have a six week ...
(more)
Koscheck confirms double duty
ifilm.com - 10/9/2008
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ifilm.com —
Welterweight Diego Sanchez explains why his admixture of
strategic ground skills and powerful stand-up striking will stir...
nightmares into the dreams of Thiago Alves at UFC 90 on Oct. 25th.
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UFC 90: Diego Sanchez Interview - SPIKE
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Diego Sanchez Injured, Now Alves vs. Koscheck
Bloody Elbow —
... is floating about, which would leave Yoshiyuki Yoshida opponentless again after Karo's last-minute withdrawal. So the already-complicated 170-lbs division is now fubar, especailly if this remains a #1-Contender match.
Although Sanchez did not release any comments, I imagine they would resemble this:
via www.ufcmedia.com
Agreed, Mr. Nightmare, agreed
UPDATE: Zack Gobie pointed out in the comments that Sherdog confirmed Alves vs. Koscheck - thanks for the assist.
UPDATE 2: (By Kid ...
Koscheck Replaces Sanchez at UFC 90 vs Alves
MMA Madhouse —
... Sherdog reported today that Josh Koscheck will step in to replace an injured Diego Sanchez in the main card bout against rising star Thiago “The Pitbull” Alves. Sanchez was forced to withdrawal from the bout after sustaining an injury to his ribs during training last week. ...
UFC News: Diego Sanchez Out, Koscheck Steps Up To Face Thiago Alves at UFC 90
MMA News, Results, UFC blog, Ultimate Fighter, Rumors, Video and Opinion —
The Ultimate Fighter 1 veteran Diego Sanchez (19-2-0) has withdrawn from his highly anticipated welterweight showdown with Thiago “Pitbull” Alvez (15-3-0) at UFC 90, according to Sherdog.
Sanchez suffered a rib injury while training for his Oct. 25 bout. Stepping up to face Thiago Alves is Sanchez’s foe and fellow TUF 1 cast member Josh Koscheck (11-2-0).
Koscheck will look to extend a two fight winning streak since losing to Georges St. Pierre at UFC 74 “Respect”
UFC 90 “Silva vs. ...
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Josh Koscheck Vs. Thiago Alves Fight Video
worldofcombat.net 10/23/2008 — Josh Koscheck is regarded by many as the best wrestler at the welterweight division. Tiago Alves is regarded as the best Striker at this division. It is going to be interesting to see wo can impose their gameplan to win the fight.
Josh Koscheck Vs. Thiago Alves Video fight is availible here
