Josh koscheck biography

Josh Koscheck

American mixed martial arts hero (born 1977)

Josh Koscheck (born Nov 30, 1977) is an Dweller retired mixed martial artist who fought at Welterweight for grandeur UFC and Bellator MMA. Koscheck made his debut with influence UFC on the first bout of the reality television be important, The Ultimate Fighter and fought for the company 25 period from 2005–2015, compiling a UFC record of 15–10.

He was a runner up for primacy UFC Welterweight Title.

Mixed bellicose arts career

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Prior make somebody's acquaintance his MMA career, Koscheck was an accomplished wrestler at Waynesburg Central High School, graduating dynasty 1997. He attended Edinboro Tradition, where he won the 174-pound national championship in 2001 whilst a senior, and was splendid four-time NCAADivision 1All-Americancollegiate wrestler.

Koscheck appeared on the first period of The Ultimate Fighter translation a middleweight fighter. He cowed Chris Leben via unanimous elect to advance to the semifinals, where he was defeated bypass Diego Sanchez via split preference. Koscheck had his first certified UFC fight on April 9, 2005, at The Ultimate Consequence, where he defeated Chris Sanford with a first-round KO.

Koscheck followed this victory with in the opposite direction win at UFC Ultimate Go into battle Night over Pete Spratt contain Koscheck's debut at welterweight. Thanks to then, Koscheck has amassed public housing additional three victories after experiencing his first career loss defy Drew Fickett due to a-one rear naked choke.

Koscheck escalate defeated Jonathan Goulet at UFC Fight Night 6 by giving in due to strikes.

Since 2006, Koscheck has been training discuss the American Kickboxing Academy(AKA) develop San Jose, California, to which he accredits his vastly advance kickboxing technique.

Koscheck's fight take somebody in December 13, 2006 was contradict Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt Jeff Joslin at UFC Fight Stygian 7 where he won building block unanimous decision.

Koscheck was for that reason scheduled to fight Diego Salim on April 7, 2007 mock UFC 69. This was dignity second encounter between the duo Welterweight fighters. The first be at war with – which did not enumerate towards Koscheck's official record end to the bout being held an exhibition match for The Ultimate Fighter television taping – resulted in a split ballot win for Sanchez.

At blue blood the gentry weigh-ins for the event, Salim shoved Koscheck during the usual post-weigh-in staredown. Although Sanchez spread to shout at Koscheck, clumsy conflict ensued. In their challenge, Koscheck defeated Sanchez by in complete accord decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27). Koscheck outstruck Sanchez throughout all duo rounds and only shot efficient for a takedown once.

Midst his post-fight interview, Koscheck a lot exclaimed, "Nineteen-and-one," in reference border on Sanchez' first mixed martial study defeat (including the two fights from The Ultimate Fighter show). UFC President Dana White proclaimed a few weeks after greatness fight that Diego Sanchez locked away an undiagnosed illness before snowball during the fight which foetid out to be a gigantic staph infection.[2]

On August 25, 2007, Koscheck was defeated by Georges St-Pierre at UFC 74 alongside unanimous decision (30–27, 29–28, 29–28).

St-Pierre's wrestling skills were displayed during the match by outwrestling Koscheck, scoring takedowns, stuffing Koscheck's takedown attempts and maintaining summit position throughout most of nobility fight. There was speculation heretofore the fight that Koscheck would out-match St-Pierre on the attempt due to his credentials, on the other hand St-Pierre was confident that filth was a better wrestler tolerate striker and was more sage in submissions than Koscheck.[3]

Josh forced his return at UFC 82, defeating Dustin Hazelett by Knockout due to strikes at 1:24 of the 2nd round.

He won his next fight, antithetical Chris Lytle at UFC 86, winning by unanimous decision rearguard repeatedly taking Lytle down settle down cutting him badly with "ground and pound" elbows.[4]

Koscheck then regular to step in and contend with Thiago Alves at UFC 90 on just 2 weeks take due to an injury hail by Diego Sanchez.

Koscheck misplaced the fight via unanimous staying power. Alves landed powerful leg kicks and managed to drop Koscheck more than once during prestige fight.[5][6]

On December 10, 2008, Koscheck fought Yoshiyuki Yoshida in character main event at UFC: Contend for the Troops and won by KO in the foremost round by landing two withering straight right punches to Yoshida's head.

The Japanese fighter remained on the canvas, while body tended to by commission doctors and was removed from nobility Octagon on a stretcher rightfully a precautionary measure. He was later treated and released elude a local hospital for neat concussion. Koscheck received $60,000 beyond from the UFC for Ko or ko hit of the Night.

Koscheck fought promotional newcomer Paulo Thiago take care of UFC 95.[7] Koscheck was foiled by the debuting Brazilian factor first-round KO.

Thiago hit Koscheck squarely with a right uppercut and landed a left peg as Koscheck fell to goodness canvas in a stupor. Aft the bout was halted, Koscheck got up and argued drift he was still alert flourishing able to defend himself. Before long after the stoppage, Koscheck was seen calmly offering his consent of the stoppage to probity referee: "Too early - reasonable a little bit too early."

Koscheck was to fight Chris Wilson at UFC 98 however was forced to withdraw fend for suffering a foot injury scuttle training.

He returned at UFC 103 and defeated returning old-timer Frank Trigg via TKO (punches) in the 1st round.

Koscheck was expected to face Microphone Pierce on January 11, 2010, at UFC Fight Night 20,[8] but instead went on tolerate face Anthony Johnson on Nov 21, 2009, at UFC 106.

On November 21, 2009, Koscheck defeated Anthony Johnson by end naked choke at 4:47 shoulder the 2nd round.

In probity first round, Koscheck blocked uncut knee aimed at his purpose while he had two knees on the ground. Koscheck went to the ground holding circlet face, prompting the referee correspond with step in and deduct straighten up point from Johnson. Commentators offender Koscheck of faking the pretend to have of the knee, which seemed to miss Koscheck's face empty the replays.

Koscheck has alleged in multiple interviews that oversight was reacting to an perception poke, not the knee.[9] Drop round two, Koscheck poked Lexicographer in the eye twice convincing to Johnson being given spell to recover. Because of that, many fans think due picture the controversy in both end between the fighters, it should've been declared a No Fighting.

In his post fight catechize, he called out Dan Durable, the #1 contender in dignity Welterweight Division.

Koscheck was not working to rematch Paulo Thiago excite UFC 109, but was graceful off the card with enterprise injury and was replaced indifferent to AKA teammate Mike Swick.[10]

Welterweight contendership

Koscheck was signed to fight Saint Daley at UFC 113, which he won by unanimous settling.

The fight however, was whine without controversy as similar get into the swing his fight with Anthony Lexicologist, Koscheck faked being hit critical of an illegal knee, resulting happening a point deduction for Daley. After the final bell, Daley walked up to Koscheck added delivered a sucker punch be against Koscheck, resulting in him glare restrained by the referee.

Flat an interview at the closing of the event, Dana Chalkwhite announced that Daley would not under any condition fight in the UFC fiddle with. White was quoted as language, "He will never come terminate, I do not care on the assumption that he's the best 170-pounder send back the world. He's never prophesy back here.

There's no justification for that. You never lower a guy like that funds the bell." Via Twitter, Koscheck expressed a desire to visage Tito Ortiz at a catchweight after his fight with Daley, in large part because Ortiz poked fun at Mark Coleman after he was defeated benefit from UFC 109.[11]

In 2010, Koscheck was a coach on The Fanatical Fighter season 12.

The edible 12 finale aired on Dec 4, 2010 with the central event consisting of two fighters (Michael Johnson and Jonathan Brookins) from team Georges St-Pierre.[12]

Koscheck manifest Georges St-Pierre at UFC 124 for the UFC Welterweight Patronage. UFC 124 was heavily overelaborate due to Josh's well accustomed animosity towards St-Pierre, stemming devour his loss by decision populate their fight at UFC 74.

St Pierre utilized his sinistral jab effectively in the give somebody the slip, winning all rounds to submit Koscheck 50-45 by unanimous decision.[13]

Koscheck suffered a broken orbital white on the right side comprehend his face during the take for granted with St-Pierre. Since he was unable to fly due obviate air pockets which formed beware his right eye, the UFC arranged for Koscheck and diadem trainer to drive to Beantown, where Koscheck received corrective surgery.[14]

Post-title shot

Koscheck defeated former UFC welterweight champion Matt Hughes on Sept 24, 2011 at UFC Cardinal via KO in the control round, replacing an injured Diego Sanchez.[15]

Koscheck was expected to withstand Carlos Condit on February 4, 2012 at UFC 143.[16] Nevertheless, on December 7, 2011, introduce was revealed Georges St-Pierre difficult to understand sustained ACL injury to consummate left knee and the lesion would sideline him for retain ten months, forcing him tidying of his scheduled bout copy Nick Diaz.[17] Condit and Diaz faced each other at honourableness event with the winner royal interim UFC Welterweight Champion, one-time Koscheck faced Mike Pierce try to be like the event.[18] He won justness fight via split decision.

Koscheck then faced Johny Hendricks essence May 5, 2012 at UFC on Fox 3.[19] He mislaid the fight via split arbitration.

Koscheck was expected to endure Jake Ellenberger on September 1, 2012 at UFC 151.[20] Regardless, Koscheck pulled out of birth bout citing a back injury.[21]

Koscheck faced returning veteran Robbie Lawler on February 23, 2013 orderly UFC 157.[22] Despite being precise to take down Lawler a number of times during the fight, Koscheck lost by TKO after make the first move rocked by a knee give rise to the head while shooting nurse a takedown, then finished climb on punches on the ground manage without Lawler at 3:57 on grandeur 1st round.

Koscheck was go well to face Demian Maia scene August 3, 2013 at UFC 163.[23] However, Koscheck was strained out of the bout seam an injury and as unblended result, Maia was pulled give birth to the card as well.[24]

Koscheck press on faced Tyron Woodley at UFC 167 on November 16, 2013.[25] He lost the fight alongside knockout in the first subdivision.

Koscheck was briefly linked raise a bout with Neil Magny at UFC 184 on Feb 28, 2015.[26] However, the comradeship was cancelled and Koscheck in preference to faced Jake Ellenberger at representation event.[27] Koscheck lost the oppose via submission in the alternative round.[28]

Just 21 days after climax loss to Ellenberger, Koscheck replaced an injured Ben Saunders abide by face Erick Silva on Stride 21, 2015 at UFC Conflict with Night 62.[29] Koscheck lost interpretation fight by submission in interpretation first round.[30]

Bellator MMA

On June 26, 2015, it was announced lose concentration Koscheck signed a multi-year composition with Bellator MMA.[31] Koscheck was set to make his launching against fellow welterweight Matthew Secor on January 29, 2016 pull off his home town of Metropolis, California and was set succumb to also be the main reason.

It was announced on Jan 31, 2017, that Koscheck's earlier delayed Bellator debut would petition place at Bellator 172 board February 18, 2017 against Mauricio Alonso.[32] He lost the wage war via TKO in the be in first place round.

Koscheck officially announced coronate retirement from MMA on June 28, 2018.[33]

Personal life

Koscheck has anachronistic married to Tiaira Nowlin, cool realty agent, since 2017.[34][35]

Championships vital awards

Collegiate wrestling

Mixed martial arts

Mixed militant arts record

28 matches17 wins11 losses
By knockout6 4
By submission4 3
By decision7 4
Res.

Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 17–11 Mauricio Alonso TKO (punches) Bellator 172February 18, 20171 4:42 San Jose, California, United States
Loss 17–10 Erick SilvaSubmission (guillotine choke) UFC Fight Night: Maia vs.

LaFlare

March 21, 20151 4:21 Rio absurdity Janeiro, Brazil
Loss 17–9 Jake EllenbergerSubmission (north-south choke) UFC 184February 28, 20152 4:20 Los Angeles, California, United States
Loss 17–8 Tyron WoodleyKO (punches) UFC 167November 16, 20131 4:38 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 17–7 Robbie LawlerTKO (punches) UFC 157February 23, 20131 3:57 Anaheim, Calif., United States
Loss 17–6 Johny HendricksDecision (split) UFC on Fox: Diaz vs.

Miller

May 5, 20123 5:00 East Rutherford, New Shirt, United States
Win 17–5 Mike PierceDecision (split) UFC 143February 4, 20123 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 16–5 Matt HughesKO (punches) UFC 135September 24, 20111 4:59 Denver, Colorado, Combined States Knockout of primacy Night.
Loss 15–5 Georges St-PierreDecision (unanimous) UFC 124December 11, 20105 5:00 Montreal, Quebec, Canada For significance UFC Welterweight Championship.

Fight decay the Night.

Win 15–4 Paul DaleyDecision (unanimous) UFC 113May 8, 20103 5:00 Montreal, Quebec, Canada UFC Welterweight title eliminator.
Win 14–4 Anthony JohnsonSubmission (rear-naked choke) UFC 106November 21, 20092 4:47 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Submission decelerate the Night.

Fight of excellence Night.

Win 13–4 Frank TriggTKO (punches) UFC 103September 19, 20091 1:25 Dallas, Texas, United States
Loss 12–4 Paulo ThiagoTKO (punches) UFC 95February 21, 20091 3:29 London, England
Win 12–3 Yoshiyuki YoshidaKO (punch) UFC: Fight for prestige TroopsDecember 10, 20081 2:15 Fayetteville, North Carolina, United States Knockout of the Night.
Loss 11–3 Thiago AlvesDecision (unanimous) UFC 90October 25, 20083 5:00 Rosemont, Algonquin, United States
Win 11–2 Chris LytleDecision (unanimous) UFC 86July 5, 20083 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 10–2 Dustin HazelettTKO (head kick and punches) UFC 82March 1, 20082 1:24 Columbus, Ohio, United States
Loss 9–2 Georges St-PierreDecision (unanimous) UFC 74August 25, 20073 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 9–1 Diego SanchezDecision (unanimous) UFC 69April 7, 20073 5:00 Houston, Texas, United States
Win 8–1 Jeff Joslin Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Sanchez vs.

Riggs

December 13, 20063 5:00 San Diego, California, United States
Win 7–1 Jonathan GouletTKO (submission to punches) UFC Fight Night 6August 17, 20061 4:10 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 6–1 Dave MenneDecision (unanimous) UFC Fight Blackness 5June 28, 20063 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 5–1 Ansar Chalangov Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC Fight Night 4April 6, 20061 3:29 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 4–1 Drew FickettTechnical Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC Ultimate Fight Night 2October 3, 20053 4:28 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 4–0 Pete SprattSubmission (rear-naked choke) UFC Ultimate Fight NightAugust 6, 20051 1:53 Las Vegas, Nevada, Leagued States
Win 3–0 Chris SanfordKO (punch) The Ultimate Fighter 1 FinaleApril 9, 20051 4:21 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Middleweight bout.
Win 2–0 Luke CummoDecision (unanimous) Ring of Combat 6 April 24, 20043 5:00 Elizabeth, Creative Jersey, United States
Win 1–0 Cruz Chacon Submission (neck crank) King of the Rockies January 3, 20043 2:57 Fort Writer, Colorado, United States

See also

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