Erik Koch "The Phoenix"

Erik Koch, known as "The Phoenix", is a mixed martial artist from the United States listed in the Welterweight division. Erik Koch holds a professional record of 16-6-0, including 5-5-0 inside the UFC. Of those UFC wins, 2 came by knockout or TKO, 1 by submission and 2 by decision. Erik Koch stands 5'10", has a 71.5-inch reach, fights out of a southpaw stance, and is 38 years old. Erik Koch is currently on a 1-fight winning streak and is listed as Not Fighting.

Erik Koch profile

DivisionWelterweight
Professional record16-6-0
UFC record5-5-0
Division rankUnranked
StatusNot Fighting
CountryUnited States
Age38
Date of birth1988-10-04
Height5'10"
Reach71.5"
Leg reach40"
StanceSouthpaw
Last weigh-in170.5 lbs
Current streakW1
Total octagon time1h 38m

Striking statistics

Significant strikes landed per minute2.4
Significant strikes absorbed per minute3.37
Striking accuracy40.4%
Striking defense49.2%
Knockdowns per 15 minutes0.31
Strikes to the head71.1%
Strikes to the body17%
Strikes to the legs11.9%

Grappling statistics

Takedowns per 15 minutes1.07
Takedown defense86.2%
Submission attempts per 15 minutes0.92
Average control time per fight (seconds)123.3

UFC finish breakdown

UFC wins by KO/TKO2
UFC wins by submission1
UFC wins by decision2

Erik Koch recorded fight history

Recorded bouts across promotions. This list can be incomplete and is not a substitute for the published full career record.

DatePromotionEventOpponentResultMethod
2019-07-27UFCUFC 240: Holloway vs. EdgarKyle StewartwinDecision · Unanimous
2018-01-27UFCUFC Fight Night: Jacare vs. Brunson 2King GreenlossDecision · Unanimous
2017-06-25UFCUFC Fight Night: Chiesa vs. LeeClay GuidalossDecision · Unanimous
2016-05-29UFCUFC Fight Night: Almeida vs GarbrandtShane CampbellwinRear Naked Choke
2014-05-10UFCUFC Fight Night: Brown vs SilvaDaron CruickshanklossKick to Head At Distance
2014-02-22UFCUFC 170: Rousey vs McMannRafaello OliveirawinPunches to Head From Guard
2013-08-31UFCUFC 164: Henderson vs Pettis 2Dustin PoirierlossDecision · Unanimous
2013-01-26UFCUFC on FOX: Johnson vs DodsonRicardo LamaslossElbows to Head On Ground
2011-09-17UFCUFC Fight Night: Shields vs EllenbergerJonathan BrookinswinDecision · Unanimous
2011-03-19UFCUFC 128: Shogun vs JonesRaphael AssuncaowinPunch to Head At Distance
2010-11-11WECWEC 52: Faber vs. MizugakiFrancisco Rivera Jr.winHead Kick & Punches · 1:36 · R1
2010-06-20WECWEC 49: Varner vs ShalorusBendy CasimirwinTriangle Choke · 3:01 · R1
2010-03-06WECWEC 47: Bowles vs CruzChad MendeslossDecision · Unanimous
2009-12-19WECWEC 45: Cerrone vs RatcliffJameel MassouhwinDecision · Unanimous
2009-04-17MCCTom AhrenswinSUB
2009-04-17MCCWill ShuttwinSUB
2008-04-05UnknownJoe PearsonwinSUB
2007-10-20UnknownEric WiselywinDEC
2007-07-14UnknownT.J. O'BrienwinSUB
2007-06-02XFOTyler CombswinTKO
2007-02-10UnknownMicah WashingtonwinSUB
2007-01-06UnknownPrentiss WolfwinSUB

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