Do or die: Josh Koscheck UFC Fight Night 16 interview exclusive with MMAmania.com

mania definitely has an in at AKA, and thats really cool! Kos must not have read the comments after his last interview with mania, I don’t remember too many positive ones! I’m not a big fan of Kos, but am not going to say anything too negative about him! He’s improved his game, but at this point, he’s nothing more than the gatekeeper! I don’t see him beating any “top tier” WW’s, and he and fitch won’t fight, I’m not a big fan of butt buddies not fighting! Mania, great questions, must have been like interviewing a rock!

This is a good interview, didnt mean to change the topic. I think Yoshida pulls off the upset tonight.

hey Kevin…what’s your theory about MMAMANIA interviews again??

Good interview as always. I’m far from being a Kos fan, but I think he has really improved his image in the last year or two. He has been far more respectful of his opponents and the fans and it’s good to see. I’ll still be rooting for Yoshida, but Kos is definitely moving in the right direction. The fact that he has become a much more exciting and well rounded fighter is also can’t hurt him in the eyes of the fans.

Great job Mania! You definatly tried. Now onto Koscheck. He is so full of sh*t it is unbelievable. Even his coaches are pissed at him for the Alves fight and you called him out on it. I love it… And he is unapologetic about it. And he seems pretty happy about Diego’s move to 155. Probably because Koscheck barely beat a half dead Diego and he would never beat a 100% Diego. And he said ne doesn’t watch his fights, then 5 seconds later he said he has seen most of his fights. LMAO. Koschek you will always be the 2nd biggest douche in the UFC right behind Hughes!

He seems pretty laid back lately, very cool interview, actually starting to like Kos; a little humility and respect go a long way; too bad, I already bet the $$ on Yoshida.

If Kos wins he should fight maybe Kampman or Karo

Hey guys get ready to see koscheck get mutted on the ground.
Hopefully Yoshida puts him in a deep coma. haaa

Great Interview- It’s kinda weird that Josh doesn’t really like to watch his fights, or on his opponents- the reason why couture is so great is cuz he breaks down everything of his opponents and makes a great plan focusing on their weak points- great interview again i know its for fighting for the troops, just hate the they are their protecting crap. I’m picking josh on this one, and does anyone know if Swick also trains with AKA?? If not i’d like to see josh fight swick

MANIA. excellent job on all the interviews you guys have been doing. it seems like you guys have at least 4 or 5 good ones a week! as far as someone mentioning mmarated goes, i hear they are going out of business. i guess all those on the site video interviews with ariel made them go bankrupt. your still the best! :)

nice interview. way to push Kos on the tough questions. i like that guy more and more with every fight. he never backs down, that’s for sure.

completely strange how people who previously disliked kos are slowly becoming fans where I was a kos fan from the begining and am now not as much a fan.

I wont fight fitch I wont fight swick there my life long buddies and training partners that iv known for about 3 years

Hey kos how about you’ll fight who ever the fuck the uFC tells you fight this guy is 30 years old I think and when it came to fighting the elite he came up short thats all there is to it he needs to win this fight for sure and he better develop some type of submission game or he will never reach his goals of being a UFC champ

If matt hughes was in his prime today he still wouldnt be able to beat gsp or alves

I like Koscheck, but his response to the question about his trainers comments about the game plan was concerning. Josh needs to realize that just as many of these fighters will never be at his level of wrestling, he may never be at their level of striking — at least not for several more years of training and fighting. And he is especially not going to be at Alves’ level any time soon.

The response I would have liked to hear from Koscheck is, “Yeah, they’re right. I may have gotten away from the game plan. I don’t want to make any excuses though.”

I appreciate his desire and dedication to evolve as an MMA fighter, but he needs to use striking to supplement his already amazing wrestling abilities — not vice versa.

The more time passes, the more I’m starting to like KO’s, ever since he lost to GSP, I think it’s because he’s toned it down, seems more mature than egotistical, time and a few losses have humbled him a bit. He has a solid fighting/competitive mentality which always earns my respect.

Great interview. Glad it was posted.

He needs to realize wrestling is THE most important factor in MMA controlling where the fight goes, he doesn’t train properly in his wrestling and is most likely the reason he lost his last two fights. Gsp and alves hands down are better strikers than him but the guy wants the ko so badly he’s delusional. When a guy is afraid of your shots he’ll be less effective with his striking, it seems alves had next to no respect for koschecks shots and he rarely shot and only did up against the fence. The guy seriously needs to start training on his wrestling again an quit thinking he’s anderson silva. The only guy who will beat silva will be a great wrestler and bjj specialist.

Ei, Where TF is Chase at! He should be all heaps and praises about his idol’s interview right here! Hehe!

I hope Josh isn’t burned up from hitting it hard the last couple of months without time for adequate rest. He sounded just a tad tired to me in the earlier video. Plus he’s coming in a little light as well. I like Josh a lot as a fighter. People fail to see his humor and he pushes people’s buttons but I get it. Good luck Kos! Kick some ass!