Koscheck did what he needed to do to win the fight, he may not have the most exciting style ie. sherk, but it works for him.
Leben is an animal, with great heart and good stand up skills, but needs to work on his takedown defense. He was taken down at will and couldn't gain controlling position on the ground.
This fight reminded me of the Leben vs Radach fight in alot of ways especially the takedowns and ground control Radach had over Leben.
Good luck to both fighters, both studs and will probably meet again in the future, which will make for a great fight.
I agree with your whole statement.. I can't believe people hate on Koscheck for taking the fight to the ground.. this is MMA not kickboxing.. Leben said he was going to destroy him on the feet and sub him on the ground and this and that he did niether..he did what he needed to do to win and that is that.
Exactly... I think Chuck and team prepared Koscheck well for his fight with Leben. All he had to do was watch the Leben vs Radach fight and see Leben's weakness in takedown defense and ground control.
Leben will come back stronger than ever if he gets his mental game in check. Usually a champion learns more from a loss, than a win, and I see Leben being a great fighter in the future.
As for Koscheck, it looks like his potential is endless if he works on his sub skills and standup.