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Ellenberger also will enter the event on a three-fight losing skid and in a tough position in the crowded 170-pound division. “The Juggernaut†told MMAjunkie he believes Koscheck’s return to fighting is nothing more than a money-grab, but “Kos†insists that’s not the case.
“That’s his opinion, but I don’t need the UFC money to make it,†Koscheck said. “I have several businesses set up. What kind of opportunity is it to come back and get your face beat in just for a paycheck? That’s not me. He’ll find out come (Saturday) when we step in there to fight. He’s going to find out. I don’t need him to motivate me, that’s for sure.â€
Koscheck said he wants to use UFC 184 as a platform to rediscover the form that led to a world championship fight against Georges St-Pierre in December 2010. With two bouts remaining on his current UFC contract, Koscheck doesn’t know what his longevity in the sport looks like.
As of now, though, the 37-year-old wants to honor his deal then reassess the situation from there.
“I started my career with the UFC and hopefully I’ll get the opportunity to end my career with the UFC,†Koscheck said. “I’d like to have that opportunity to win two more fights and then see. I’ll talk to Dana and then see what the future holds for me and what direction it goes. For me, right now, I’m focused on this one day at a time until I get that opportunity.â€
Ellenberger also will enter the event on a three-fight losing skid and in a tough position in the crowded 170-pound division. “The Juggernaut†told MMAjunkie he believes Koscheck’s return to fighting is nothing more than a money-grab, but “Kos†insists that’s not the case.
“That’s his opinion, but I don’t need the UFC money to make it,†Koscheck said. “I have several businesses set up. What kind of opportunity is it to come back and get your face beat in just for a paycheck? That’s not me. He’ll find out come (Saturday) when we step in there to fight. He’s going to find out. I don’t need him to motivate me, that’s for sure.â€
Koscheck said he wants to use UFC 184 as a platform to rediscover the form that led to a world championship fight against Georges St-Pierre in December 2010. With two bouts remaining on his current UFC contract, Koscheck doesn’t know what his longevity in the sport looks like.
As of now, though, the 37-year-old wants to honor his deal then reassess the situation from there.
“I started my career with the UFC and hopefully I’ll get the opportunity to end my career with the UFC,†Koscheck said. “I’d like to have that opportunity to win two more fights and then see. I’ll talk to Dana and then see what the future holds for me and what direction it goes. For me, right now, I’m focused on this one day at a time until I get that opportunity.â€
