Josh Koscheck wins over Mike Pierce via split decision at UFC 143 – UFC news
Josh Koscheck won through a split decision over Mike Pierce at UFC 143 in the third main card bout.
As expected, the split decision was taken as a controversial one by most fans of Mike Pierce but that did not change the reality and Josh walked away victorious with the final scores being 29-28, 28-29 and 29-28.
With this victory in hand, Koscheck will now move forward to get a possible title shot on Carlos Condit, the interim champion. Against Pierce Koscheck was not as impressive as most people though he would be.
It was Koscheck’s comeback to the welterweight division and it was expected of him to go through the process smoothly but Pierce made it tough for him. Even though he did not win, pierce made his best efforts to give Koscheck h**l before he leaves the ring.
Right from the start of the fight, Pierce came out heavy on Koscheck.
He offered a fake jab and instantly took down Josh, pressing him towards the fence. This was a crucial moment of the fight since it made everyone feel Pierce is going to dominate. However, all praise goes to Josh for breaking out of the spell and getting
back into the game.
Koscheck was the aggressive player throughout the fight. He was seen landing his mighty right hand on his opponent with all the strength he had, and it surely worked for him. Pierce on the other hand did not back off and he too went on with his punches and
kicks.
Overall, Pierce showed more technique than Koscheck. Pierce was better at footwork and using both his hands whereas Josh was mainly using his right hand to deliver all the power-punches.
The fight was so close that by the end of it, no one was sure as to who will win. It was a tough decision to make and for that very reason it also became a controversial one when Koscheck was announced winner.
Unfortunately, Mike Pierce’s hard work did not get any recognition by the judges but his fans went gaga with his performance, in the stadium as well as at every other forum. After the scores were announced, slogans like ‘robbery’ and ‘unfair’ were being
chanted in the arena by Pierce’s fans.
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