anthony johnson vs josh koscheck fight video

Josh Koscheck vs Anthony Johnson video and UFC 106 results. With the combined knockout power of welterweight contenders Josh Koscheck and Anthony Johnson, many expected their UFC 106 co-main event at the Mandalay Bay Events Center to end in quick and explosive fashion. But it was Koscheck, a former NCAA National Champion, going back to his roots to take Johnson down and submit him in the second round Saturday night.

And in doing so, Koscheck – who is coming off back to back finishes of Johnson and Frank Trigg – stated his case for a shot at the 170-pound title held by Georges St-Pierre.
“I’m the number one contender in this weight division,” said Koscheck, addressing Octagonside guest Dan Hardy, who earned the number one spot last week with his win over Koscheck’s teammate Mike Swick.

The fighters traded leg kicks to open the bout, with both waiting for the right moment to let their power shots go. By the second minute, the time was right for both to start winging their finishers, with Johnson holding an early edge thanks to his right hand.

At the midway point of the round, Koscheck – having taken a couple hard shots – looked for the takedown, but Johnson held off the attempt. In an ensuing scramble, Johnson kneed his opponent to the head while he was still down, bringing a halt to the action as Johnson was docked a point by referee Mario Yamasaki and Koscheck received a visit from the Octagonside physician. After being cleared, the action resumed and Koscheck waded right into battle, firing away with both hands.

With 1:20 left, Koscheck attempted a takedown again and got it, quickly taking Johnson’s back. Unable to get his hooks in, Koscheck was foiled at any further progress before the end of the round.

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