Written by Scott Swerbinsky

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Josh Koscheck is one of the fastest rising stars in the world of mixed martial arts. He made his mark on the first season of The Ultimate Fighter reality show. With a record of 9-2 in the UFC, the sky is the limit for the former NCAA Division I wrestling standout.  Just last month, Koscheck won a hard fought three round decision over Chris Lytle. He looked dominant yet again and continues to get better every time he steps into the octagon. My cuz recently had the opportunity to talk with the 170 pound standout. Josh Koscheck is one of the fastest rising stars in the world of mixed martial arts. He made his mark on the first season of The Ultimate Fighter reality show. With a record of 9-2 in the UFC, the sky is the limit for the former NCAA Division I wrestling standout.

Just last month, Koscheck won a hard fought three round decision over Chris Lytle. He looked dominant yet again and continues to get better every time he steps into the octagon. I recently had the opportunity to talk with the 170 pound standout.

SS: Josh, thanks for taking the time to speak with me. I know you just had a fight last month, but any idea of when that next fight will be?

Kos: No clue yet. Right now I'm just training and doing my thing.

SS: Is there anyone out there you'd like to get in the cage with next?

Kos: At this point in my career, I really don't care. I want to fight the best guys, whoever they tell me. I'll get in there, beat them up, and move on to the next guy.

SS: Are you hoping to fight again in 2008?

Kos: According to my contract, I have to fight one more time this year.

SS: Many observers feel you are one of the most improved fighters over the last few years, what do you credit that to?

Kos: Well I really haven't been in the sport that long. Three years ago, I was just a wrestler. I train with the best camp at AKA (American Kickboxing Academy) and just continue to get better every day.

SS: Is there any part of you game you feel you need to work on more than anything else?

Kos: Coming from wrestling, I didn't know much about mixed martial arts. I train everything and look to improve in all aspects. My standup, kickboxing, jiu-jitsu, muay thai. Everything.

SS: What a typical training camp like for you?

Kos: I'm training year round. Five to six days a week. Twice a day. The only thing that really changes is the intensity level when I know I have a fight coming up.

SS: What are some of your outside interests, other than mma?

Kos: I have a few hobbies but right now my focus in on fighting and my clothing line, MarClothing.

SS: Tell our readers how that got started and where we can find your line?

Kos: MarClothing.com. As a kid I always dreamt of owning a clothing line. I had that California style but was growing up on the east coast. I want to build a company and a brand, I saw all these people making millions of dollars on mma. I want to be able to give back and be able to sponsor other fighters who deserve it.

SS: That's great stuff, I plan on picking up a shirt myself. Thanks a lot Josh and hopefully we can do it again soon.

Kos: No problem, thanks for the support.