Josh Koscheck

Josh Koscheck was an NCAA Division I national champion wrestler from Edinboro who became the villain of the first season of The Ultimate Fighter in 2005. Over a decade in the UFC he went 15–10, beating Diego Sanchez, Anthony Johnson, Frank Trigg and Matt Hughes, and became one of the welterweight division’s top contenders.

He coached The Ultimate Fighter 12 opposite Georges St-Pierre and challenged him for the title at UFC 124 in 2010, losing a decision and suffering a broken orbital bone. He finished his career in Bellator. CagePotato covered his trash talk, his AKA feuds and his rivalry with Paul Daley.

Josh Koscheck fact file
Full nameJosh Koscheck
NicknameKos
Date of birth
Place of birthWaynesburg, Pennsylvania, USA
Organisations fought in
  • UFC
  • Bellator
Accolades
  • UFC Welterweight title challenger (2010)
  • NCAA Division I national champion (2001)
  • Four-time NCAA Division I All-American (Edinboro)

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