Fresh Faces: UFC 124 edition

Georges St. Pierre won't be the only one fighting in front of a home crowd when he defends his UFC welterweight title against challenger Josh Koscheck this Saturday.

UFC 124 will feature three Canadians making their debuts with the organization in Montreal. Meet them in this edition of Fresh Faces.

Name: Jesse Bongfeldt

Weight class: Middleweight

Fighting: Rafael Natal

Record: 21-7 (9 (T)KOs, 12 submissions) for various Canadian promotions

Recent body of work: Submitted Nolan Clark by rear-naked choke in just 37 seconds at "Rumble in the Cage 36" in September

Who he is: Bongfeldt has only gone to decision once in his career, a 2003 loss to Roger Alves. Nicknamed "Water," Bongfeldt is currently on a seven-fight win streak that includes a win over UFC veteran T.J. Grant. Overall, Bongfeldt has gone 12-1 since the beginning of 2006, with the lone loss coming to another UFC veteran, Jonathan Goulet. 

Name: Sean Pierson

Weight class: Welterweight

Fighting: Matt Riddle

Record: 10-4 (6 (T)KOs, 4 submissions) for various Canadian promotions

Recent body of work: TKO'd Ricky Goodall at "W-1 New Ground" in October

Who he is: Pierson will make his UFC debut on short notice, replacing an injured T.J. Waldburger. The Ontario native is riding a five-fight win streak since the beginning of 2008, with all five fights ending in the first round. A powerful striker, Pierson has only seen one career fight make it to the third round, and two of his submission wins are submissions due to punches.

Name: John Makdessi

Weight class: Lightweight

Fighting: Pat Audinwood

Record: 7-0 (6 (T)KOs) for various Canadian promotions

Recent body of work: Defeated Bendy Casimir by unanimous decision at "Mixed Fight League 3" in September

Who he is: Makdessi is a student of George St. Pierre head trainer Firas Zahabi out of the Tristar Gym in Montreal. A former kickboxer, Makdessi opened his career with six straight TKO victories before his decision win over WEC veteran Casimir.