Josh Koscheck was one of the many success stories spawned by Season 1 of “The Ultimate Fighter” reality series in 2005. He will celebrate his 42nd birthday on Nov. 30.
Before he made the transition to mixed martial arts and became one of its most polarizing figures, Koscheck built his reputation on the back of a remarkable amateur wrestling career. He was a four-time NCAA All-American (1999-2002) at Edinboro University in Pennsylvania, where he won a national championship during a junior season that saw him compile a perfect 42-0 record. Koscheck still ranks second on the school’s all-time list in career winning percentage (.