Best fights of Josh Koscheck
Over 13 years as a professional, Josh Koscheck has compiled a 17-11 (10) record, including one title fight across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Josh Koscheck KOs Matt Hughes
On September 24, 2011 Josh Koscheck faced Matt Hughes in a welterweight bout. Koscheck was 33 years old with a record of 15-5, and Hughes was 37 with a record of 45-8. Both Koscheck and Hughes were coming off a loss. Koscheck stopped Matt Hughes via KO in the 1st round.
2. Josh Koscheck defeats Diego Sanchez
On April 7, 2007 Josh Koscheck faced Diego Sanchez in a welterweight bout. Koscheck was 29 years old with a record of 8-1, and Sanchez was 25 with a record of 17-0. Koscheck was on a 4-fight winning streak and Sanchez was on an undefeated 17-fight winning streak. Koscheck won via unanimous decision.
3. Josh Koscheck defeats Paul Daley
On May 8, 2010 Josh Koscheck faced Paul Daley in a welterweight bout. Koscheck was 32 years old with a record of 14-4, and Daley was 27 with a record of 22-8-2. Koscheck was on a 2-fight winning streak and Daley was on a 4-fight winning streak. Koscheck won via unanimous decision.
4. Josh Koscheck defeats Dave Menne
On June 28, 2006 Josh Koscheck faced Dave Menne in a middleweight bout. Koscheck was 28 years old with a record of 5-1, and Menne was 31 with a record of 41-13-2. Both Koscheck and Menne were coming off a win. Koscheck won via unanimous decision.
5. Josh Koscheck KOs Frank Trigg
On September 19, 2009 Josh Koscheck faced Frank Trigg in a middleweight bout. Koscheck was 31 years old with a record of 12-4, and Trigg was 37 with a record of 19-6. Koscheck was coming off a loss, while Trigg was on a 4-fight winning streak. Koscheck stopped Frank Trigg via TKO in the 1st round.
6. Josh Koscheck defeats Chris Lytle
On July 5, 2008 Josh Koscheck faced Chris Lytle in a welterweight bout. Koscheck was 30 years old with a record of 10-2, and Lytle was 33 with a record of 25-15-5. Both Koscheck and Lytle were coming off a win. Koscheck won via unanimous decision.
7. Josh Koscheck KOs Yoshiyuki Yoshida
On December 10, 2008 Josh Koscheck faced Yoshiyuki Yoshida in a middleweight bout. Koscheck was 31 years old with a record of 11-3, and Yoshida was 34 with a record of 10-2. Koscheck was coming off a loss, while Yoshida was on a 9-fight winning streak. Koscheck stopped Yoshiyuki Yoshida via KO in the 1st round.
8. Josh Koscheck submits Anthony Johnson
On November 21, 2009 Josh Koscheck faced Anthony Johnson in a welterweight bout. Koscheck was 31 years old with a record of 13-4, and Johnson was 25 with a record of 8-2. Koscheck was coming off a win and Johnson was on a 3-fight winning streak. Koscheck submitted Anthony Johnson via rear-naked choke in the 2nd round.
9. Josh Koscheck loses to Georges St-Pierre in their 2nd fight via unanimous decision
On December 11, 2010 Josh Koscheck fought Georges St-Pierre for the UFC welterweight title. It was their second meeting. Koscheck was 33 years old with a record of 15-4, and St-Pierre was 29 with a record of 20-2. Koscheck was on a 3-fight winning streak and St-Pierre was on a 7-fight winning streak. Koscheck lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with St-Pierre.
10. Josh Koscheck defeats Mike Pierce
On February 4, 2012 Josh Koscheck faced Mike Pierce in a welterweight bout. Koscheck was 34 years old with a record of 16-5, and Pierce was 31 with a record of 13-4. Both Koscheck and Pierce were coming off a win. Koscheck won via split decision.