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Erik Koch

"New Breed"
16-6-0★ 1bonusUnited StatesUnited StatesLast 5
Amateur MMA 2-0

Last fight: Win vs Kyle Stewart · Unanimous Decision · Jul 27, 2019

16-6-0 · 12 finishes · Full stats →
LAST FIGHT
WINvs Kyle StewartUD · R3 5:00
UFCUFC 240: Holloway vs Edgar·July 27, 2019

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CAREER SUMMARY

Erik Koch holds a professional MMA record of 16-6-0. Koch has won 16 fights: 4 by KO/TKO, 8 by submission, 4 by decision. Of 6 career losses, 2 came by KO/TKO and 0 by submission. In the UFC, Koch lands 2.40 significant strikes per minute with 40% accuracy and averages 1.07 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: July 27, 2019. Tracked organizations: UFC, WEC.

Profile

Height
5'10"178 cm
Weight
170 lbs77 kg
Reach
71"180 cm
Stance
Southpaw
DOB
Oct 4, 1988
Age
38
Nationality
United States
Birthplace
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States

Career history

  1. WIN
    vs Kyle Stewart
    UFC 240: Holloway vs Edgar· Jul 27, 2019· Welterweight· 16-6 vs 11-3
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  2. LOSS
    vs King Green
    UFC Fight Night: Jacare vs Brunson 2· Jan 27, 2018· Lightweight· 15-6 vs 24-8-1
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  3. LOSS
    vs Clay Guida
    UFC Fight Night: Chiesa vs Lee· Jun 25, 2017· Lightweight· 15-5 vs 33-17
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  4. WIN
    vs Shane Campbell
    UFC Fight Night: Almeida vs Garbrandt· May 29, 2016· Lightweight· 15-4 vs 10-5
    SUB
    R2 · 3:02
  5. LOSS
    vs Daron Cruickshank
    UFC Fight Night: Brown vs Silva· May 10, 2014· Lightweight· 14-4 vs 15-4
    TKO
    R1 · 3:21
  6. WIN
    vs Rafaello Oliveira
    UFC 170: Rousey vs McMann· Feb 22, 2014· Lightweight· 14-3 vs 16-8
    TKO
    R1 · 1:24
  7. LOSS
    vs Dustin Poirier
    UFC 164: Henderson vs Pettis 2· Aug 31, 2013· Featherweight· 13-3 vs 14-3
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  8. LOSS
    vs Ricardo Lamas
    UFC on FOX: Johnson vs Dodson· Jan 26, 2013· Featherweight· 13-2 vs 13-2
    TKO
    R2 · 2:32
  9. WIN
    vs Jonathan Brookins
    UFC Fight Night: Shields vs Ellenberger· Sep 17, 2011· Featherweight· 13-1 vs 12-4
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  10. WIN
    vs Raphael Assuncao
    UFC 128: Shogun vs Jones· Mar 19, 2011· Featherweight· 12-1 vs 15-4
    TKO
    R1 · 2:32
    KOTN
  11. WIN
    vs Francisco Rivera
    WEC 52: Faber vs Mizugaki· Nov 10, 2010· Featherweight· 11-1 vs 5-1
    TKO
    R1 · 1:36
  12. WIN
    vs Bendy Casimir
    WEC 49: Varner vs Shalorus· Jun 19, 2010· Featherweight· 10-1 vs 20-7-2
    SUB
    R1 · 3:01
  13. LOSS
    vs Chad Mendes
    WEC 47: Bowles vs Cruz· Mar 6, 2010· Featherweight· 9-1 vs 6-0
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  14. WIN
    vs Jameel Massouh
    WEC 45: Cerrone vs Ratcliff· Dec 18, 2009· Featherweight· 9-0 vs 21-7
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  15. WIN
    vs Will Shutt
    Midwest Cage Championship· Apr 17, 2009· 7-0 vs 11-13
    SUB
  16. WIN
    vs Tom Ahrens
    Midwest Cage Championship· Apr 17, 2009· 7-0 vs 9-5
    SUB
  17. WIN
    vs Joe Pearson
    Iowa Regional· Apr 5, 2008· 6-0 vs 26-10-1
    SUB
  18. WIN
    vs Eric Wisely
    Iowa Regional· Oct 20, 2007· 5-0 vs 7-2
    DEC
  19. WIN
    vs TJ O'Brien
    Iowa Regional· Jul 14, 2007· 4-0 vs 2-1
    SUB
  20. WIN
    vs Tyler Combs
    Xtreme Fighting Organization· Jun 2, 2007· 3-0 vs 4-3
    TKO
  21. WIN
    vs Micah Washington
    Iowa Regional· Feb 10, 2007· 2-0 vs 3-2
    SUB
  22. WIN
    vs Prentiss Wolf
    Iowa Regional· Jan 6, 2007· 1-0 vs 1-1
    SUB

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

Camp

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Fight DNA

Complete Fighter

UFCalendar's style model · Welterweight roster (398 fighters)

PowerSpeedPrecisionDurabilityEngineWrestlingGround
Punch power95
Kick power73
Punch speed67
Kick speed63
Accuracy56
Takedowns88
Ground striking96
Submissions94
Chin83
Body strength67
Cardio69

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 16-6-0 · Source: UFCalendar
Striking
Strikes landed2.40per min
40% accuracy
Strikes absorbed3.37per min
49% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed1.07per 15 min
44% success
Takedowns stuffed86%
Submission attempts0.9per 15 min
UFC careerRecord: 5-5-0 · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed2.40per min
40% accuracy
Strikes absorbed3.37per min
49% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed1.07per 15 min
44% success
Takedowns stuffed86%
Submission attempts0.9per 15 min
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Where they rank

All-time boards where Erik Koch sits in the top 25.

Bonus résumé

Erik Koch has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus.

★ KO of the Night ×1
  1. ★ KOTNvs Raphael Assuncao · UFC 128: Shogun vs JonesMar 19, 2011

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives. 1 pre-2012 award is not priced · amounts varied per event.

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Erik Koch earns per fight.

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Official UFC Ranking

Erik Koch's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.

Current
Unranked
Peak
#8 Featherweight
First ranked
Feb 4, 2013
Times ranked
44

Featherweight

#1#5#10#152014Feb 4, 2013 · #9Feb 18, 2013 · #8Feb 25, 2013 · #10Apr 15, 2013 · #9May 21, 2013 · #10Jan 7, 2014 · #11Jan 27, 2014 · #12Feb 24, 2014 · #15May 28, 2014 · #15#15

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1644▲14
Peak
1835Sep 17, 2011
Rated fights
22
1500160017001800200820102012201420162018Jan 6, 2007 · 1541Feb 10, 2007 · 1579Jun 2, 2007 · 1618Jul 14, 2007 · 1650Oct 20, 2007 · 1675Apr 5, 2008 · 1713Apr 17, 2009 · 1736Apr 17, 2009 · 1720Dec 19, 2009 · 1754Mar 6, 2010 · 1727Jun 20, 2010 · 1760Nov 11, 2010 · 1782Mar 20, 2011 · 1817Sep 17, 2011 · 1835Jan 26, 2013 · 1765Aug 31, 2013 · 1742Feb 22, 2014 · 1770May 10, 2014 · 1729May 30, 2016 · 1674Jun 26, 2017 · 1661Jan 28, 2018 · 1652Jul 28, 2019 · 16441644

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Frequently asked questions

When does Erik Koch fight next?

Erik Koch has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Erik Koch's record?

Erik Koch's professional MMA record is 16-6-0.

Who is Erik Koch fighting next?

Erik Koch's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Erik Koch fight last?

Erik Koch most recently fought Kyle Stewart at UFC 240: Holloway vs Edgar on Saturday, July 27, 2019, WIN (Unanimous Decision).

What weight class does Erik Koch fight in?

Erik Koch fights at Welterweight.

How many knockouts does Erik Koch have?

Erik Koch has 4 wins by KO/TKO and 8 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Erik Koch won?

Erik Koch has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus: 1× KO of the Night.

How tall is Erik Koch?

Erik Koch is 5'10" (178 cm) tall.

How much does Erik Koch weigh?

Erik Koch weighs 170 lbs (77 kg).

What is Erik Koch's reach?

Erik Koch has a reach of 71" (180 cm).

How old is Erik Koch?

Erik Koch is 38 years old (born Oct 4, 1988).

Where is Erik Koch from?

Erik Koch is from the United States.

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