Erik Koch

Fight History

Skill Breakdown

Charts are compiled based on results from 7 fights.

Record:	13-2-0
Summary:	Power, striking, toughness

Fighter Info

Nickname:	New Breed
From:	Cedar Rapids, IA USA
Fights Out Of:	Milwaukee, WI USA
Age:	24
Height:	5' 9" ( 175 cm )
Weight:	145 lb ( 65 kg )

Media

Lightweight Anthony Pettis and featherweight Ricardo Lamas discuss their exciting TKO victories at UFC on FOX: Johnson vs. Dodson.

Jan 26, 2013
UFC® on FOX Johnson vs Dodson at the United Center on Saturday, January 26, 2013 in Chicago, IL

Jan 26, 2013
This Saturday, flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson makes his first title defense against John Dodson, Rampage Jackson takes on Glover Teixeira, Anthony Pettis and Donald Cerrone meet and Erik Koch returns to the Octagon to take on Ricardo Lamas.

Jan 24, 2013
UFC on FOX press conference on January 24, 2013 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. (Photos by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

Jan 24, 2013

All Erik Koch Media

Striking

Total Attempted Strikes

299

39% Successful

118

Types of Successful Strikes

118

55% Standing

32%

13%

Striking Defense

The percentage of total strikes avoided

Grappling

Total Takedowns

50% Successful

Grappling Totals by Type

Subm.

Passes

Sweeps

Takedown Defense

The percentage of total takedowns avoided

Result	Fighters	Event	Str	TD	Sub	Pass	Method	Replay
Loss	Erik Koch	UFC on FOX 6 Live from Chicago: Johnson vs. Dodson Jan 26, 2013	14	0	0	0	R2 KO/TKO	Ways To Watch
Loss	Ricardo Lamas		32	2	0	0	R2 KO/TKO	Ways To Watch

Win	Jonathan Brookins	UFC Fight Night Live: SHIELDS vs. ELLENBERGER Sep 17, 2011	23	1	0	0	R3 Decision - Unanimous	Ways To Watch
Win	Erik Koch	UFC Fight Night Live: SHIELDS vs. ELLENBERGER Sep 17, 2011	40	0	0	0	R3 Decision - Unanimous	Ways To Watch

Win	Erik Koch	UFC® 128: SHOGUN vs JONES Mar 19, 2011	4	0	0	0	R1 KO/TKO	Ways To Watch
Win	Raphael Assuncao	UFC® 128: SHOGUN vs JONES Mar 19, 2011	9	0	0	0	R1 KO/TKO	Ways To Watch

Win	Erik Koch	WEC 52: Faber vs. Mizugaki Nov 11, 2010	6	0	0	0	R1 KO/TKO	Ways To Watch
Win	Francisco Rivera	WEC 52: Faber vs. Mizugaki Nov 11, 2010	1	0	0	0	R1 KO/TKO	Ways To Watch

Win	Erik Koch	WEC 49: Varner vs. Shalorus Jun 20, 2010	14	0	1	2	R1 Submission	Ways To Watch
Win	Bendy Casimir	WEC 49: Varner vs. Shalorus Jun 20, 2010	1	0	0	0	R1 Submission	Ways To Watch

Loss	Chad Mendes	WEC 47: Bowles vs. Cruz Mar 6, 2010	24	6	0	3	R3 Decision - Unanimous	Ways To Watch
Loss	Erik Koch	WEC 47: Bowles vs. Cruz Mar 6, 2010	14	0	0	0	R3 Decision - Unanimous	Ways To Watch

Win	Erik Koch	WEC 45: Cerrone vs. Ratcliff Dec 19, 2009	26	2	0	1	R3 Decision - Unanimous	Ways To Watch
Win	Jameel Massouh	WEC 45: Cerrone vs. Ratcliff Dec 19, 2009	14	0	0	0	R3 Decision - Unanimous	Ways To Watch
Hide Full History Expand Full History

Statistics Provided by

Store

UFC 128: Shogun vs. Jones DVD

Photos

Biography

TRAINING: Same as usual - I am a workhorse. Ask anyone that knows me, my entire life revolves around training.

When and why did you start training for fighting? Started as a little kid. I did Tae Kwon Do at the age of four and did that till I was ten. Then I picked up MMA from my brother and have been training ever since.

What ranks and titles have you held? I have held Mainstream MMA's title

Do you have any heroes? My brother and father - two hardworking men; I don’t know how they do it.

What is your favorite technique? Have too many to name.

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It means everything to me! I have wanted to be here for years! I’m very excited to be fighting under the UFC name.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? No

What was your job before you started fighting? It has always been fighting.

•    Win over Rivera was awarded WEC Knockout of the Night honors

•    Win over Assuncao was awarded UFC 128 Knockout of the Night honors

•    Pro since 2007

•    Seven wins by submission, three by knockout

•    Brother Keoni is 4-0 as a pro mixed martial artist

•    Teammate and roommate of former WEC lightweight champion Anthony Pettis