Erik Koch

Fight History

Skill Breakdown

Charts are compiled based on results from all fights.

Total Fights:	7
Record:	13-1-0
Summary:	Freestyle

Fighter Info

Nickname:	New Breed
From:	Cedar Rapids, IA USA
Fights Out Of:	Milwaukee, WI USA
Age:	23
Height:	5' 9" ( 175 cm )
Weight:	145 lb ( 65 kg )

Media

Highlights from the UFC 149 on-sale press conference in Calgary with UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo and challenger Erik Koch.

May 10, 2012 3:00
UFC 149 will a featherweight title bout between champion Jose Aldo and tenacious contender Erick Koch on Saturday, July 21st at Scotiabank Saddledome.

Mar 09, 2012
Josh Koscheck's game plan, Matt Hughes' life plan, Rampage Jackson's impressive stats and the best young fighters in the UFC

Sep 22, 2011
UFC Fight Night event at the New Orleans Convention Center on September 17, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Sep 17, 2011

All Erik Koch Media

Striking

Total Attempted Strikes

255

41% Successful

104

Types of Successful Strikes

104

51% Standing

35% Clinch

14%

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
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		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

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Biography

Training: For this fight it really didn't change much. I hit three workouts a day. One at four, another at six, then top off with strength and conditioning at 10 to finish my day out.

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 WEC? It means everything to me. This is my dream, and it has been my dream since I can remember. There is nothing else for me.

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.

Most memorable professional fight (who, where, why)? They all mean a lot to me. I put a lot of training into every fight and I cherish them all.

What was your most challenging professional fight (against who, when, what was the outcome)? Eric Wisely - the only guy to take me to a decision.

Did you compete in any other sport(s) at college or professional level (what sport, where, how long)? No

Who were your training partners for this fight? My training partners for this fight have been all my guys at team harddrive in Iowa. Needed a bunch of good wrestlers and grapplers for this training camp and I feel they have helped me a lot.

Did you put more emphasis towards a fighting style or adjust your training to prepare for your opponent (what did you do differently/why)? I didn't really change much - a fight is a fight so you have to be ready for anything. This guy is a good grappler, but who knows, he may try to surprise me so I want to be ready for anything.

What, other than WINNING, are you using for motivation for the fight? I'm coming off a loss and I hate losing! Last fight was my first loss I mostly just want to get in there and rip this guy’s head off! Got a bunch of built up anger and I'm very hungry.

What is your favorite thing about this sport? The competition! It is such a hard sport, with so many ways to win and lose. That’s why I want to be in the WEC - to test myself with the best in the world.

How long do you see yourself staying in this sport? Until I can’t do it anymore!