The Decline of Josh Koscheck

http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2009/02/...josh-koscheck/

Koscheck has become a victim of the internet, of bad advisers, of high expectations. His path to success seemed obvious-he would and could ground and pound his way to glory. Instead, after facing early criticism from fans and UFC insiders because of his deliberate style, Koscheck made catastrophic changes to his training regiment. He no longer worked on wrestling-at all.

Instead of the most dominant welterweight in the UFC, Koscheck has become an average kickboxer. It’s like Barry Bonds deciding to become a singles hitter, or Peyton Manning taking on the challenge to see if he can play tight end-just to see if he can. Look at Koscheck’s fight with Brazilian Paulo Thiago last Saturday in London. He never even considered a takedown, insisting on throwing a succession of loopy punches, each one a swing for the fences. And the reason why was right there in the commentary: Joe Rogan and Mike Goldberg were incredibly positive about Koscheck’s approach, believing that his decision to eschew wrestling in his training was a positive development. It wasn’t and it isn’t. It’s time for Josh to make some hard decisions to rescue his career, before he becomes just another fighter. Here’s three ways he can start.

Step One: Train wrestling. Everyday. Hard. It’s smart to learn how to strike and defend strikes. It’s smart to learn how to apply and defend submissions. But, at the end of the day, whether the fans like it or not, wrestling is your bread and butter. It’s what brought you to the dance. Use it. Your hands aren’t going to make you a world champion. You’ll be an average fighter, winning some and losing some, just one of the guys in your division. Wrestling gives you the opportunity to be great-just look at Hughes, Fedor, Couture, and a host of others. The best fighters with your skillset use striking to set up their ground and pound attacks. You should be doing the same.

Interesting article, the guy makes some good points.
KOS really should stick to training at what he was good at, I was surprised to hear them say he only trains 20 percent in wrestling.

Originally Posted by atomdanger

http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2009/02/...josh-koscheck/



Interesting article, the guy makes some good points.
KOS really should stick to training at what he was good at, I was surprised to hear them say he only trains 20 percent in wrestling.

He is tryin to become a more complete fighter, can't hate on him for that. I wonder though if that insane knockout he had didn't cloud his judgement that he is a grade A stand up striker.

Originally Posted by logrus

He is tryin to become a more complete fighter, can't hate on him for that. I wonder though if that insane knockout he had didn't cloud his judgement that he is a grade A stand up striker.

No I don't think the point was that he shouldn't try to be more well rounded,
but I don't think you can just abandon what you're best at.

We'll never see Maia or Galvao not train in BJJ.

Originally Posted by atomdanger

No I don't think the point was that he shouldn't try to be more well rounded,
but I don't think you can just abandon what you're best at.
.

Exactly what I was thinking

[VCURamFan]

Can I get a mod to come in here & delete this thread? I really don't want Kos stumbling in here & figuring out how to save his career!

Originally Posted by VCURamFan

Can I get a mod to come in here & delete this thread? I really don't want Kos stumbling in here & figuring out how to save his career!

wtf lol

"GSP outwrestle me??? No, I outwresltle GSP"

LOL ... he recently lost to two guys with the word Thiago in their name ... not that bad ...

[VCURamFan]

Originally Posted by rearnakedchoke

"GSP outwrestle me??? No, I outwresltle GSP"

LOL ... he recently lost to two guys with the word Thiago in their name ... not that bad ...

This just in:

Kos has signed to fight Thiago Silva in what could be a road to redemption for either fighter!

[Spiritwalker]

Originally Posted by rearnakedchoke

"GSP outwrestle me??? No, I outwresltle GSP"

LOL ... he recently lost to two guys with the word Thiago in their name ... not that bad ...

no.. get it right...


referring to GSP....

"HE is gonna outwrestle ME (eyes get big)?"

Apparently.. the answer way "Yes".

[Tyburn]

Originally Posted by atomdanger

http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2009/02/...josh-koscheck/



Interesting article, the guy makes some good points.
KOS really should stick to training at what he was good at, I was surprised to hear them say he only trains 20 percent in wrestling.

So the author says he's "A victim of the internet" then goes on to tell him how to do his job.

Has everyone forgotten the stunning performance verses Thiago Alves.

I dont like his character...but I do feel He's having a particularly bad reaction with the internet and media...and I think its unfair.