Erik Koch "The Phoenix"
Erik Koch, known as "The Phoenix", is a mixed martial artist from the United States competing in the UFC 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, and is 34 years old. Erik Koch is currently on a 1-fight winning streak and is listed as Not Fighting.
Erik Koch profile
| Division | Welterweight |
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| Professional record | 16-6-0 |
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| UFC record | 5-5-0 |
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| Division rank | Unranked |
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| Status | Not Fighting |
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| Country | United States |
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| Age | 34 |
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| Date of birth | 1988-10-04 |
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| Height | 5'10" |
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| Reach | 71.5" |
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| Leg reach | 40" |
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| Last weigh-in | 170.5 lbs |
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| Current streak | W1 |
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| Total octagon time | 1h 38m |
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Striking statistics
| Significant strikes landed per minute | 2.33 |
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| Significant strikes absorbed per minute | 2.82 |
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| Striking accuracy | 42% |
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| Striking defense | 47% |
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| Knockdowns per 15 minutes | 0.34 |
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| Strikes to the head | 71% |
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| Strikes to the body | 19% |
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| Strikes to the legs | 10% |
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Grappling statistics
| Takedowns per 15 minutes | 1.02 |
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| Takedown defense | 82% |
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| Submission attempts per 15 minutes | 1.02 |
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| Average control time per fight (seconds) | 56.05 |
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UFC finish breakdown
| UFC wins by KO/TKO | 2 |
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| UFC wins by submission | 1 |
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| UFC wins by decision | 2 |
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Erik Koch UFC fight history
Sources and methodology
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