Josh Koscheck facts for kids
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| Born | November 30, 1977 Waynesburg, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
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| Other names | Kos | |||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 170 lb (77 kg; 12 st 2 lb) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Division | Middleweight Welterweight |
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| Reach | 73 in (185 cm) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Stance | Orthodox | |||||||||||||||||||
| Fighting out of | Fresno, California, United States | |||||||||||||||||||
| Team | Dethrone Base Camp AKA (formerly) |
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| Rank | Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu | |||||||||||||||||||
| Wrestling | NCAA Division I Wrestling | |||||||||||||||||||
| Years active | 2004–2018 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Mixed martial arts record | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 28 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Wins | 17 | |||||||||||||||||||
| By knockout | 6 | |||||||||||||||||||
| By submission | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||
| By decision | 7 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Losses | 11 | |||||||||||||||||||
| By knockout | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||
| By submission | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||
| By decision | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||
| University | Edinboro University of Pennsylvania | |||||||||||||||||||
| Notable school(s) | Waynesburg Central High School | |||||||||||||||||||
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Josh Koscheck (born November 30, 1977) is an American retired mixed martial artist. He was known for fighting in the UFC and Bellator MMA as a welterweight. Koscheck first appeared on the reality TV show The Ultimate Fighter. He fought 25 times in the UFC from 2005 to 2015. He ended his UFC career with 15 wins and 10 losses. He also competed for the UFC Welterweight Title.
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About Josh Koscheck's Career
Early Life and Wrestling Success
Before becoming a mixed martial artist, Josh Koscheck was a very skilled wrestler. He wrestled at Waynesburg Central High School and graduated in 1997. He then went to Edinboro University. There, he won the 174-pound national championship in 2001. He was also a four-time NCAA Division 1 All-American collegiate wrestler. This means he was one of the top wrestlers in his weight class for four years.
Starting in Mixed Martial Arts
Josh Koscheck became famous on the first season of The Ultimate Fighter. This was a TV show where fighters lived together and competed. He fought as a middleweight on the show. He won his first official UFC fight on April 9, 2005. He defeated Chris Sanford by knockout in the first round.
After this, Koscheck moved to the welterweight division. He continued to win fights, showing off his strong wrestling skills. Since 2006, he trained at the American Kickboxing Academy (AKA). This training helped him improve his striking techniques a lot.
Key UFC Fights and Challenges
One of his most notable fights was against Diego Sanchez in 2007. They had fought before on The Ultimate Fighter, where Sanchez won. In their official UFC rematch, Koscheck won by a unanimous decision. He showed great striking and defended against Sanchez's takedowns.
On August 25, 2007, Koscheck fought Georges St-Pierre at UFC 74. St-Pierre, a very skilled fighter, won this match by unanimous decision. He showed strong wrestling and striking skills.
Koscheck continued to have many exciting fights. He earned "Knockout of the Night" bonuses twice. One was for his first-round knockout win over Yoshiyuki Yoshida in 2008. He also received a "Submission of the Night" bonus for his win over Anthony Johnson in 2009. In this fight, he won by a rear-naked choke.
In 2010, Josh Koscheck was a coach on The Ultimate Fighter season 12. This led to a big rematch against Georges St-Pierre at UFC 124. This fight was for the UFC Welterweight Championship. St-Pierre won the fight by unanimous decision. During this fight, Koscheck broke a bone around his right eye. This injury needed surgery.
After his title shot, Koscheck continued to fight tough opponents. He defeated former UFC champion Matt Hughes by knockout in the first round in 2011. He also had close fights against Mike Pierce and Johny Hendricks, both decided by split decisions.
Moving to Bellator and Retirement
In 2015, Josh Koscheck signed a new deal with Bellator MMA. This was another major mixed martial arts organization. He made his Bellator debut in 2017 against Mauricio Alonso. He lost this fight by TKO in the first round.
On June 28, 2018, Josh Koscheck officially announced his retirement from mixed martial arts. He had a long and successful career in the sport.
Personal Life
Josh Koscheck is married to Tiaira Nowlin. She works as a realty agent. They got married in 2017.
Achievements and Awards
Collegiate Wrestling
- National Collegiate Athletic Association
- NCAA Division I All-American (1999, 2000, 2001, 2002)
- NCAA Division I 174 lb - 4th place (1999)
- NCAA Division I 174 lb - Runner-Up (2000)
- NCAA Division I 174 lb - Champion (2001)
- NCAA Division I 174 lb - 3rd place (2002)
- As a high school senior, he finished second in the 1997 Pennsylvania State Wrestling Championships.
- In 2001, he had a perfect 42-0 record and won the NCAA Division I National Championship.
Mixed Martial Arts
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Knockout of the Night (Two times)
- Submission of the Night (One time)
- Fight of the Night (Two times)
- Fifth most fights in UFC Welterweight division history (24)
- Tied for fifth most finishes in UFC Welterweight division history (8)
- UFC.com Awards
- 2007: Ranked #10 Upset of the Year (vs. Diego Sanchez)
- 2008: Ranked #8 Knockout of the Year (vs. Yoshiyuki Yoshida)
Mixed Martial Arts Record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 28 matches | 17 wins | 11 losses |
| By knockout | 6 | 4 |
| By submission | 4 | 3 |
| By decision | 7 | 4 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
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| Loss | 17–11 | Mauricio Alonso | TKO (punches) | Bellator 172 | February 18, 2017 | 1 | 4:42 | San Jose, California, United States | |
| Loss | 17–10 | Erick Silva | Submission (guillotine choke) | UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. LaFlare | March 21, 2015 | 1 | 4:21 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | |
| Loss | 17–9 | Jake Ellenberger | Submission (north-south choke) | UFC 184 | February 28, 2015 | 2 | 4:20 | Los Angeles, California, United States | |
| Loss | 17–8 | Tyron Woodley | KO (punches) | UFC 167 | November 16, 2013 | 1 | 4:38 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Loss | 17–7 | Robbie Lawler | TKO (punches) | UFC 157 | February 23, 2013 | 1 | 3:57 | Anaheim, California, United States | |
| Loss | 17–6 | Johny Hendricks | Decision (split) | UFC on Fox: Diaz vs. Miller | May 5, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States | |
| Win | 17–5 | Mike Pierce | Decision (split) | UFC 143 | February 4, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 16–5 | Matt Hughes | KO (punches) | UFC 135 | September 24, 2011 | 1 | 4:59 | Denver, Colorado, United States | Knockout of the Night. |
| Loss | 15–5 | Georges St-Pierre | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 124 | December 11, 2010 | 5 | 5:00 | Montreal, Quebec, Canada | For the UFC Welterweight Championship. Fight of the Night. |
| Win | 15–4 | Paul Daley | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 113 | May 8, 2010 | 3 | 5:00 | Montreal, Quebec, Canada | UFC Welterweight title eliminator. |
| Win | 14–4 | Anthony Johnson | Submission (rear-naked choke) | UFC 106 | November 21, 2009 | 2 | 4:47 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Submission of the Night. Fight of the Night. |
| Win | 13–4 | Frank Trigg | TKO (punches) | UFC 103 | September 19, 2009 | 1 | 1:25 | Dallas, Texas, United States | |
| Loss | 12–4 | Paulo Thiago | TKO (punches) | UFC 95 | February 21, 2009 | 1 | 3:29 | London, England | |
| Win | 12–3 | Yoshiyuki Yoshida | KO (punch) | UFC: Fight for the Troops | December 10, 2008 | 1 | 2:15 | Fayetteville, North Carolina, United States | Knockout of the Night. |
| Loss | 11–3 | Thiago Alves | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 90 | October 25, 2008 | 3 | 5:00 | Rosemont, Illinois, United States | |
| Win | 11–2 | Chris Lytle | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 86 | July 5, 2008 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 10–2 | Dustin Hazelett | TKO (head kick and punches) | UFC 82 | March 1, 2008 | 2 | 1:24 | Columbus, Ohio, United States | |
| Loss | 9–2 | Georges St-Pierre | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 74 | August 25, 2007 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 9–1 | Diego Sanchez | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 69 | April 7, 2007 | 3 | 5:00 | Houston, Texas, United States | |
| Win | 8–1 | Jeff Joslin | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Sanchez vs. Riggs | December 13, 2006 | 3 | 5:00 | San Diego, California, United States | |
| Win | 7–1 | Jonathan Goulet | TKO (submission to punches) | UFC Fight Night 6 | August 17, 2006 | 1 | 4:10 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 6–1 | Dave Menne | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night 5 | June 28, 2006 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 5–1 | Ansar Chalangov | Submission (rear-naked choke) | UFC Fight Night 4 | April 6, 2006 | 1 | 3:29 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Loss | 4–1 | Drew Fickett | Technical Submission (rear-naked choke) | UFC Ultimate Fight Night 2 | October 3, 2005 | 3 | 4:28 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 4–0 | Pete Spratt | Submission (rear-naked choke) | UFC Ultimate Fight Night | August 6, 2005 | 1 | 1:53 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 3–0 | Chris Sanford | KO (punch) | The Ultimate Fighter 1 Finale | April 9, 2005 | 1 | 4:21 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Middleweight bout. |
| Win | 2–0 | Luke Cummo | Decision (unanimous) | Ring of Combat 6 | April 24, 2004 | 3 | 5:00 | Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States | |
| Win | 1–0 | Cruz Chacon | Submission (neck crank) | King of the Rockies | January 3, 2004 | 3 | 2:57 | Fort Collins, Colorado, United States |
See also
In Spanish: Josh Koscheck para niños
- List of current Bellator fighters
- List of male mixed martial artists
