Erik Koch

"Phoenix"

MMA Record: 16-6-0
UFC Record: 5-5-0
Weight Class: Welterweight

Erik Koch "Phoenix" - UFC Fighter Profile

Career Highlights: Erik Koch has 5 wins in the UFC. Erik Koch lands an average of 2.33 significant strikes per minute and averages 1.02 takedowns per 15 minutes.

Fight Results Breakdown

10
Total Fights

Fighter Profile

Erik Koch, a seasoned mixed martial artist, has competed in the UFC with an impressive record of 16 wins, 6 losses, and no draws. He typically competes in the weight class of 170 lbs. Standing at 5' 10', he possesses a reach of 71', fighting predominantly from a southpaw stance. In terms of performance, Koch demonstrates an average of 2.33 significant strikes per minute during his UFC career, with a striking accuracy of 42%. He absorbs an average of 2.82 strikes per minute and maintains a strike defense of 47%. His takedown attempts average at 1.02 per 15 minutes, with a takedown accuracy of 42%, and he makes approximately one submission attempt every 15 minutes. One of Koch's most notable victories was against Jonathan Brookins, who held an ELO rating of 1016. In his recent fight history, Koch has faced five opponents. He suffered a loss via KO/TKO kick against Daron Cruickshank in May 2014. However, he bounced back with a win against Shane Campbell in May 2016, securing the victory through a rear naked choke. In June 2017, he faced Clay Guida and ended up losing via unanimous decision. His next loss came against King Green in January 2018, also via unanimous decision. Koch then achieved a win against Kyle Stewart in July 2019, once again through an unanimous decision.

Biggest Win
Opponent ELO: 1016

Physical & Background Stats

Height
5' 10'
Weight
Welterweight
Reach
71'
Stance
Southpaw
Date of Birth
Oct 04 1988
Age
37
Peak ELO
1037
ELO Rank
859 of 2638
Strength of Schedule
224-104-1
Combined record of UFC opponents
Avg ELO of Opponents
1028.5
Avg ELO of Defeated Opponents
982.0

Performance Statistics

SLpM
2.33
Significant Strikes Landed per Minute
Str. Acc.
42%
Significant Striking Accuracy
SApM
2.82
Significant Strikes Absorbed per Minute
Str. Def.
47%
Significant Strike Defence
TD Avg.
1.02
Average Takedowns per 15 minutes
TD Acc.
42%
Takedown Accuracy
Sub. Avg.
1.0
Average Submissions per 15 minutes

Erik Koch Fight History

Date Event Opponent Method Round Time Result
2019-07-27 UFC 240: Holloway vs. Edgar Kyle Stewart U-DEC 3 5:00 Win
2018-01-27 UFC Fight Night: Jacare vs. Brunson 2 King Green U-DEC 3 5:00 Loss
2017-06-25 UFC Fight Night: Chiesa vs. Lee Clay Guida U-DEC 3 5:00 Loss
2016-05-29 UFC Fight Night: Almeida vs Garbrandt Shane Campbell SUB Rear Naked Choke 2 3:02 Win
2014-05-10 UFC Fight Night: Brown vs Silva Daron Cruickshank KO/TKO Kick 1 3:21 Loss
2014-02-22 UFC 170: Rousey vs McMann Rafaello Oliveira KO/TKO Punches 1 1:24 Win
2013-08-31 UFC 164: Henderson vs Pettis 2 Dustin Poirier U-DEC 3 5:00 Loss
2013-01-26 UFC on FOX: Johnson vs Dodson Ricardo Lamas KO/TKO Elbows 2 2:32 Loss
2011-09-17 UFC Fight Night: Shields vs Ellenberger Jonathan Brookins U-DEC 3 5:00 Win
2011-03-19 UFC 128: Shogun vs Jones Raphael Assuncao KO/TKO Punch 1 2:32 Win

ELO Progression Over Time

Erik Koch ELO Rating Calculation

Fight # Date Opponent Name Opponent ELO Result ELO Gained ELO
10 2019-07-27 Kyle Stewart 983 Win +15 1015
9 2018-01-27 King Green 1029 Loss -15 1000
8 2017-06-25 Clay Guida 1037 Loss -16 1015
7 2016-05-29 Shane Campbell 989 Win +20 1031
6 2014-05-10 Daron Cruickshank 1022 Loss -16 1011
5 2014-02-22 Rafaello Oliveira 966 Win +19 1027
4 2013-08-31 Dustin Poirier 1056 Loss -14 1008
3 2013-01-26 Ricardo Lamas 1054 Loss -15 1022
2 2011-09-17 Jonathan Brookins 1016 Win +16 1037
1 2011-03-19 Raphael Assuncao 1000 Win +21 1021

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