"Fight Night" - Fight for the Troops Preview

Fight for the troops will be a 3 hour live event broadcasted on the Spike network on December 10 to raise money for a charity that supports the families of US soldiers in Iraq.

Since it is a free event the card doesn't have many big dollar names but the main event will be pretty entertaining.

Josh Koscheck vs Yoshiyuki Yoshida

Koscheck (11 - 3) is one of those memorable fighters. He always puts on a great show whether he is winning or losing.

His last fight was at UFC 90 where he lost by decision against Thiago Alves. Koshceck took some pretty big hits from Alves, but kept his composure and was not only able to survive all 3 rounds but fight back solidly.

Even though he lost the match it speaks well for the versatility of Koscheck since he took the fight with only 2 weeks notice, even though he should of just been training for his headlining bout against Yoshiyuki Yoshida.

Speaking of which this fight with Yoshida just may be his last in the UFC. Disputes between UFC and his fellow Zinkin Entertainment fighters over a merchandise contract has already ended teammate Jon Fitch's UFC career.

So this will be a do or die bout for Koscheck.

Koscheck's strength in this match up will definitely be his spirit and his wrestling ability. He should go for take downs and mount Yoshida to do some major ground and pound to secure the win. He has the skill to do this.

For Yoshida (10 - 2) this will be his 2nd bout in the UFC. He won his first UFC match against, War Machine (formerly known as Jon Koppenhaver), by submission via an anaconda choke.

Before the UFC, Yoshida competed in SHOOTO and Cage Force where he scored a majority of victories in the first round with Knock Outs or TKOs.

Yoshida is definitely a superior striker. Unfortunately Koscheck has a great chin and can take some great blows while delivering a few good ones himself. Yoshida must be wary of Koscheck's ground game and avoid getting mounted.

MY PICK: Yoshiyuki Yoshida by decision
It's hard for me not to choose Koscheck because I like his spirit in the cage and I honestly believe this do or die situation will make him a better fighter. However Yoshida striking will make the major difference. In the end it will earn him the score cards needed to win the match.

So what do you think? Will Yoshida strike Koscheck down? or will Koscheck prove he should be in the UFC with a win?