Josh Koscheck

Ultimate Fighting Championship: The Best of Fight Night
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UFC
BEST OF FIGHT NIGHT LIVE

This is a best of set featuring fights from the first three Fight Night Live events that started in 2005. This first addition is hosted by the great Rich "Ace" Franklin who recently scored a huge close decision victory over one of my favorite fighters ever Wanderlei Silva.

1.PETE SPRATT VS JOSH KOSCHECK-the first fight on the set feature a fighter that I absolutely hate in Koscheck. The fight does not last long when only two minutes into the first Koscheck sinks in a tight rear naked choke up against the cage. Quick but nice fight and Josh gets the win with a nice submission.5/5

2.MIKE SWICK VS GIDEON RAY-two really good fighters come to compete in this one with one of my favorites Mike Swick going up against the powerful Ray. This one lasts just a few seconds as Swick proves his "Quick" hands are no joke. This is also the fight were the announcers make me laugh every time, Goldberg is well you will see. Very fast fight and very exciting, great addition to the set.5/5

3.KENNY FLORIAN VS ALEX KARALEXIS-very exciting first round between these two as they just battle it out with every thing they have. This round is full of big punches, kicks, knees and bodies flying every were until the bell rings to end the round. The second round is just as exciting with Kenny getting a take down early but Alex just lays into him and was on the way to winning since Kenny was getting tired. But after a perfectly placed elbow Kenny wins after cutting Alex open. Excellent fight with a somewhat disappointing ending, still a very exciting fight.5/5

4.SPENCER FISHER VS THIAGO ALVES-the first round is excellent as both guys come out swinging and nail each other hard. Then once on the ground Fisher goes for submission after submission while Alves ground and pounds, and looses a point after an illegal knee. The second round looks just like the first until Spencer puts Alves in one of the most beautiful triangles I have ever seen. Excellent fight with an excellent finish.5/5

5.BRANDON VERA VS FABIANO SCHERNER-the first round is good with both men going for it standing and on the ground. Not as exciting as the previous fights but it is a good battle none the less. The second round is all about knees from the start with Fabiano hitting some hard knees on Vera. But after a while Vera not only lands a lot of knees him self but ends the fight with one.4.5/5

6.CHRIS LEBEN VS EDWIN DEWEES-Leben has always been a favorite of mine ever since the first Ultimate Fighter season, so you know who I was gong for during this when it was live. Excellent fight that never leaves the first round as Leben controls the fight grounding and pounding and eventually locking in an arm bar and making Edwin tap. This was a surprise since Leben is known for his crazy haymaker knockouts, excellent fight.5/5

7.SPENCER FISHER VS AARON RILEY-the second fight on the set with Spencer Fisher as he faces Aaron Riley. Excellent first round between these two warriors with Fisher's fast and heavy hands and Riley slamming Fisher and drawing first blood. After a very even round the doctor's call the fight after finding that Riley got his jaw broken. Great fight even though it only goes one round.5/5

8.MELVIN GUILLARD VS JOSH NEER-another fight that never leaves the first round and this is a bloody one. Guillard is very quick and explosive and really takes it to Neer and cuts him open badly. I thought that Neer was in danger of loosing due to the doctors stopping the fight. But he guts it out and sinks in a tight triangle that forces Melvin to tap.5/5

9.DUANE LUDWIG VS JONATHAN GOULET-this fight lasts only 11 seconds and is one of the best knock outs ever. Goulet who is one of the best in the game gets knocked out by Duane with a very technically placed fist.5/5

10.CHRIS LEBEN VS JORGE RIVERA-The Crippler is back and Leben is looking to win once more but in his way is Jorge Rivera. But Rivera does not make it out of the first round as Leben connects with a nice left followed by taking his back and nailing him till the ref stops it.5/5

11.DREW FICKETT VS JOSH BURKMAN-this fight would see the reality star killer Drew Fickett who hated the Ultimate Fighter guys fighting one of those very fighters. Before any thing else I wish that they would have put his victory over Josh Koscheck. This fight would not go his way however because soon after the round starts he gets put into a tight guillotine choke.5/5

12.STEPHAN BONNAR VS JAMES IRVIN-this is a good fight that once again only lasts the first round. After some good ground work from both guys Bonnar sinks in a nice kimura and the ref steps in after the tap to stop it. A nice way to end the DVD and I like the little Forrest comment he makes.5/5

This DVD has a great behind the scenes feature that all will enjoy in my opinion. This is an excellent DVD that any new comer to the sport or any hardcore fan will love, buy it now.

Ultimate Fighting Championship, Vol. 69: Shoot Out
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UFC 69
SHOOTOUT

In honor of UFC 98 tonight I am going to review the UFC that happened here in my state, also Matt Serra won the welterweight title on this night. Since I am a huge fan of this Renzo Gracie black I will be cheering for Serra to defeat Matt Hughes [a guy I can not stand]. I like GSP but every time he has faced Serra or BJ Penn I had to go against him, this night live in Texas Serra won the belt.

1.LUKE CUMMO VS JOSH HAYNES-the first fight pits a fighter from The Ultimate Fighter 2 against one from 3. The first round sees both spend time finding each others range and in the clinch. The second round is looking a lot like the first until Luke lands a nice overhand right and it's over, Josh continues to fight though taking the ref down on accident. Team Serra is off to a good start.3.8/5

2.PETE SPRATT VS MARCUS DAVIS-the first round on this one is great as it sees a nice throw and some excellent transitions and reversal attempts. The second round sees a lot more stand up between the two but once it goes down again Davis hooks in an ankle lock and gets the win.4.8/5

3.PETE SELL VS THALES LEITES-Matt Serra's right hand man Sell is back looking for a victory over Leites. Talk about a Jiu-Jitsu clinic and the way the round ends is excellent, these two showcase some great offense and defense in the realm of Jiu-Jitsu. The second round is more about the stand up and some vicious ground and pound, Sell losses the round easy. The third round looks like the first two with Leites dominating Sell, he takes the decision victory.5/5

4.HEATH HERRING VS BRAD IMES-one of my favorite fighters ever and Pride veteran Heath Herring is back and looking to win. The first round is a good one with Heath in trouble early but he soon turns it around with some good strikes. In the second round Heath dominates him just pounding on him, Brad turns it around with seconds left but not enough to take the round. The third round is a little more even and there are some good moments, Herring takes the decision.4.5/5

5.KENDALL GROVE VS ALAN BELCHER-the first round is good as both come for a victory and land some strikes and takedowns. The second round is more so controlled by Kendall with ground and pound and even a slam, but it is the darce choke that wins it for Kendall.5/5

6.MIKE SWICK VS YUSHIN OKAMI-two excellent fighters go at it in this one I remember watching this one and thinking this is going to be a classic. The first round is a little slow as they feel each other out but Okami ends up on top as the round closes. The second round looks much like the first but with Mike unloading on him as the round closes. The third round is more even with some great ground work and it goes to a decision, Okami takes the victory.4.5/5

7.ROGER HUERTA VS LEONARD GARCIA-the first round is an excellent one with some great action displayed by both fighters but Roger takes the round. Even more exciting action in the second with some great slug fests and ground game, Roger still takes the round. The third round is just as exciting and even as the round ends with Garcia on his back he is still swinging for the fences. Huerta takes a decision win.5/5

8.DIEGO SANCHEZ VS JOSH KOSCHECK-a rematch here with two guys from the Ultimate Fighter show, I can't stand Koscheck. Billed as the headline fight [top fight under the main event] these two wanted to go at it for a while since Josh talks to much. There is not really much in the first round as the feeling out process takes up the whole round until the last 20 second Josh gets the takedown. The crowd boos like crazy because the second round is one long feeling out process, not much here. The third round has a little more action but not much, Josh "The Blanket" Koscheck wins a lame fight and acts like it is the greatest victory ever.2/5

9.GEORGES ST-PIERRE VS MATT SERRA-this is one of my favorite fights of all time because I called before it happened, believe it or not but while all my friends were betting on GSP I won some good cash on this fight. I have been a fan of Serra since he debuted, I mean come on he is a black belt under Renzo Gracie. The thing that gets me is that people say Matt got lucky but if you watch the fight from start to finish Serra was winning the fight easy, and then he got the TKO. One of the greatest moments in MMA with out a doubt and it all happened here in Texas. Plus one of the greatest shots in UFC history happens win Matt is getting the belt put on him, his reaction is priceless.5/5

This is one of the greatest events ever as one of the best wins the title, plus there is some excellent behind the scenes footage with Serra, GSP, and such. Please Serra beat Hughes tonight and shut him down forever.

UFC Presents The Ultimate Fighter - Season 1
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The idea was brilliant: pit two legendary UFC Champions competing against eachother in another aspect of Mixed Martial Arts - COACHING. The Teams are divided by divisions and weight classes for Randy Couture (The former Light-Heavyweight and Heavyweight champion and future heavyweight champion) and Chuck "The Iceman" Liddell (Reigning Light-Heavyweight Champion). Interesting team challenges decide whose team gets to pick the first fight, and so on. Great season, introducing the likes of eight of the best middleweight rising stars and eight of the best light-heavyweight Future Stars of the fast growing phenomenon that is MMA.

Light Heavyweights
Team Liddell: Bobby Southworth, Sam Hoger, Forrest Griffin, Alex Schoenauer
Team Couture: Stephan Bonnar, Mike Swick, Lodune Sincaid, Jason Thacker
Middleweights
Team Liddell: Diego Sanchez, Josh Koscheck, Kenny Florian, Josh Rafferty
Team Couture: Nathan Quarry, Chris Leben, Alex Karalexis, Chris Sanford


The hosting by Willa Ford is an unusual bonus.

Episode 1

Light Heavyweight and Middleweight teams are chosen by coaches Chuck Liddell and Randy Couture
Episode 2

Team Liddell wins the first Light Heavyweight Challenge.
Jason Thacker is sent home by Randy Couture.
Team Liddell wins the first Middleweight Challenge.
Chris Sanford is sent home by Randy Couture.
Episode 3

Alex Schoenauer wins the Light Heavyweight challenge. Bobby Southworth comes in last and will be forced to fight in the elimination bout.
Bobby Southworth vs. Lodune Sincaid.
Episode 4

Alex Schoenauer is traded to Team Couture as part of a team re-balance.
Team Liddell wins the Middleweight challenge and the opportunity to schedule the next fight.
Diego Sanchez vs. Alex Karalexis.
Episode 5

There was no challenge or fight in this episode. The show featured Nate Quarry's injury and the fight and pranks between Bobby Southworth, Josh Koscheck and Chris Leben.
Episode 6

As fallout from the previous episode, there is no challenge and Dana White schedules the Middleweight fight between Chris Leben and Josh Koscheck.
Josh Koscheck vs. Chris Leben.
Episode 7

Josh Rafferty is traded to Team Couture in another team reshuffle.
Team Couture wins the Light Heavyweight challenge.
Stephan Bonnar vs. Bobby Southworth.
Episode 8

Nate Quarry is eliminated from the show due to his ankle injury. Dana White asks Quarry to stay on as an assistant coach, and he agrees.
Quarry gets to choose what fighter from the loser's lounge gets to come back and he chooses Chris Leben.
Team Couture wins the middleweight challenge.
Diego Sanchez vs. Josh Rafferty.
Episode 9

Team Liddell wins the light heavyweight challenge.
Sam Hoger is accused of stealing from the other competitors.
Forrest Griffin vs. Alex Schoenauer.
Episode 10

In the first middleweight semifinal match, Kenny Florian vs. Chris Leben.
Episode 11

In the second middleweight semifinal match, Diego Sanchez vs. Josh Koscheck.
Episode 12

Forrest Griffin vs. Sam Hoger.
Stephan Bonnar vs. Mike Swick.

IN THE FINALE!
Undercard
Alex Karalexis vs. Josh Rafferty
Mike Swick vs. Alex Schoenauer
Nathan Quarry vs.Lodune Sincaid
Josh Koscheck vs. Chris Sanford
Chris Leben vs. Jason Thacker
Sam Hoger vs Bobby Southworth
Main card
Middleweight Final - Diego Sanchez vs. Kenny Florian for the TUF championship in the middleweight division.
Light Heavyweight Final - Forrest Griffin vs. Stephan Bonnar(Fight of the Year for 2005 - both fighter win contracts for their performance)for the TUF championship in the light-heavyweight division.
Main Event - Rich Franklin vs. Ken Shamrock

Ultimate Fighting Championship, Vol. 74: Respect
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Randy's last fight in the UFC was awarded fight of the night honors in his title defense against Gonzaga.This match is worth the price of this dvd alone!I thought the whole card was great!