Erik Koch

Erik Jon Koch[4] (born October 4, 1988) is an American mixed martial artist who competed in the Welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. A professional competitor since 2007, he formerly competed for the WEC.

Erik Koch
Born (1988-10-04) October 4, 1988
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States
Other namesNew Breed, Phoenix
NationalityAmerican
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight170 lb (77 kg; 12 st)[1]
DivisionWelterweight
Lightweight
Featherweight
Reach71+1⁄2 in (182 cm)[2]
Fighting out ofMilwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
TeamRoufusport
RankBrown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Black belt in Taekwondo[3]
Years active2007–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total22
Wins16
By knockout4
By submission8
By decision4
Losses6
By knockout2
By decision4
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Background

Koch was enrolled in Tae Kwon Do classes at the age of four,[5] and reached his black belt by the age of ten,[6] piquing his interest in MMA. With help from his older brother, Keoni, who helps run an MMA gym in Iowa with Dave Sherzer (Hard Drive MMA), Erik started MMA-style striking and grappling before the age of 14. Koch would later drop out of Washington High School (Cedar Rapids, Iowa)[7] to pursue a professional career in mixed martial arts.[8]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

After compiling a 2–0 amateur record,[9] Koch made his professional MMA debut in 2007. Fighting primarily in Iowa, he amassed an undefeated streak of 8–0 before being signed to World Extreme Cagefighting.

World Extreme Cagefighting

Koch was scheduled to fight Wagnney Fabiano at WEC 43 on September 2, 2009,[10] but was forced to withdraw from the bout due to an undisclosed injury while training. Koch was replaced by WEC newcomer Mackens Semerzier.[11] Now Koch made his WEC debut against Jameel Massouh on December 19 for WEC 45.[12] Koch defeated Massouh via unanimous decision.

Koch was defeated by WEC newcomer Chad Mendes via unanimous decision on March 6, 2010, at WEC 47.[13]

Koch rebounded from his first professional loss as he faced Bendy Casimir on June 20, 2010, at WEC 49.[14] Koch won via first-round triangle choke submission.

Koch was expected to face Josh Grispi on November 11, 2010, at WEC 52.[15] However, due to the UFC/WEC merger, the fight was scratched as Grispi was awarded a title fight with current WEC Featherweight Champion José Aldo to determine the inaugural UFC Featherweight Champion. Koch defeated promotional newcomer Francisco Rivera via first-round TKO, earning Knockout of the Night honors.[16]

2011

On October 28, 2010, World Extreme Cagefighting merged with the Ultimate Fighting Championship. As part of the merger, all WEC fighters were transferred to the UFC.[17]

Koch was expected to face Cub Swanson on March 3, 2011, at UFC Live: Sanchez vs. Kampmann.[18] However Swanson was forced out of the bout with an injury.[19]

Koch faced Raphael Assunção at UFC 128, replacing the injured Manvel Gamburyan.[20] He won the fight via first round knockout, earning Knockout of the Night honors.

Koch was expected to face Cub Swanson on July 2, 2011, at UFC 132.[21] However, Swanson was forced out of the bout with another injury.[22]

Koch faced The Ultimate Fighter 12 winner Jonathan Brookins on September 17, 2011, at UFC Fight Night 25.[23] He won the fight via unanimous decision.

2012

Koch was expected to face Dustin Poirier on February 4, 2012, at UFC 143.[24] However, Koch pulled out of the bout citing an injury and was replaced by Ricardo Lamas,[25] who was then replaced by Max Holloway due to injury as well.

Koch was expected to face José Aldo for the UFC Featherweight Championship on July 21, 2012, at UFC 149.[26] However, Aldo was forced out of the bout citing an injury and the bout was postponed.[27]

Koch was expected to face José Aldo on October 13, 2012, at UFC 153 for the UFC Featherweight Championship.[28] However, Koch was forced out of the bout with another injury and replaced by Frankie Edgar.[29]

2013

Koch faced Ricardo Lamas on January 26, 2013, at UFC on Fox 6.[30] He lost via TKO in the second round.

Koch faced Dustin Poirier on August 31, 2013, at UFC 164.[31] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.

2014

After two consecutive losses, Koch returned to lightweight and faced Rafaello Oliveira on February 22, 2014, at UFC 170.[32] He won the fight by TKO in the first round.

Koch faced Daron Cruickshank on May 10, 2014, at UFC Fight Night 40.[33] He lost the fight via TKO due to a head kick and punches in the first round.[34]

2015

Koch was expected to face Ramsey Nijem on July 25, 2015, at UFC on Fox 16.[35] However, Koch was forced from the bout with injury and replaced by promotional newcomer Andrew Holbrook.[36]

2016

Koch was expected to face Drew Dober on January 2, 2016, at UFC 195.[37] However, Koch pulled out of the bout in early December citing another injury and was replaced by Scott Holtzman.[38]

Koch was expected to face Joe Proctor on May 29, 2016, at UFC Fight Night 88.[39] However, Proctor pulled out of the fight on April 21 citing injury and was replaced by Shane Campbell.[40] Koch won the fight via submission in the second round.[41]

A rescheduled bout with Drew Dober was expected to take place on September 10, 2016, at UFC 203.[42] However on August 11, Koch pulled out again due to injury and was replaced by promotional newcomer Jason Gonzalez.[43]

2017

Koch was expected to face Tony Martin on January 15, 2017, at UFC Fight Night 103.[44] However, Koch pulled out of the fight on December 12 with yet another injury and was replaced by Alex White.[45]

Koch faced Clay Guida on June 25, 2017, at UFC Fight Night 112.[46] He lost the fight by unanimous decision.[47]

2018

Koch faced Bobby Green on January 27, 2018, at UFC on Fox: Jacaré vs. Brunson 2.[48] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[49]

Koch was scheduled to face promotional newcomer Dwight Grant in a welterweight bout on December 15, 2018, at UFC on Fox 31.[50] However, Koch was removed from the card on November 28 for undisclosed reasons and replaced by Zak Ottow.[51]

2019

Koch faced Kyle Stewart on July 27, 2019, at UFC 240 in a welterweight bout.[52] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[53]

2020

On December 23, 2020, it was reported that Koch was released by the UFC.[54]

Koch was suspended by USADA for 18 months for testing positive for 3'-hydroxy-stanozolol, a metabolite of stanozolol, as the result of a urine sample collected on October 3, 2020. He became eligible to return on April 3, 2022. [55]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown
22 matches 16 wins 6 losses
By knockout 4 2
By submission 8 0
By decision 4 4
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 16–6 Kyle Stewart Decision (unanimous) UFC 240 July 27, 2019 3 5:00 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Welterweight debut.
Loss 15–6 Bobby Green Decision (unanimous) UFC on Fox: Jacaré vs. Brunson 2 January 27, 2018 3 5:00 Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Loss 15–5 Clay Guida Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Chiesa vs. Lee June 25, 2017 3 5:00 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
Win 15–4 Shane Campbell Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC Fight Night: Almeida vs. Garbrandt May 29, 2016 2 3:02 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 14–4 Daron Cruickshank TKO (head kick and punches) UFC Fight Night: Brown vs. Silva May 10, 2014 1 3:21 Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
Win 14–3 Rafaello Oliveira TKO (punches) UFC 170 February 22, 2014 1 1:24 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Return to Lightweight.
Loss 13–3 Dustin Poirier Decision (unanimous) UFC 164 August 31, 2013 3 5:00 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Loss 13–2 Ricardo Lamas TKO (elbows) UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Dodson January 26, 2013 2 2:32 Chicago, Illinois, United States
Win 13–1 Jonathan Brookins Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Shields vs. Ellenberger September 17, 2011 3 5:00 New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Win 12–1 Raphael Assunção KO (punch) UFC 128 March 19, 2011 1 2:32 Newark, New Jersey, United States Knockout of the Night.
Win 11–1 Francisco Rivera TKO (head kick and punches) WEC 52 November 11, 2010 1 1:36 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Knockout of the Night.
Win 10–1 Bendy Casimir Submission (triangle choke) WEC 49 June 20, 2010 1 3:01 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Loss 9–1 Chad Mendes Decision (unanimous) WEC 47 March 6, 2010 3 5:00 Columbus, Ohio, United States
Win 9–0 Jameel Massouh Decision (unanimous) WEC 45 December 19, 2009 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 8–0 Tom Ahrens Submission (rear-naked choke) Midwest Cage Championships 20 April 17, 2009 2 3:13 West Des Moines, Iowa, United States Won the MCC 20 Featherweight Tournament.
Win 7–0 Will Shutt Submission (rear-naked choke) Midwest Cage Championships 20 April 17, 2009 2 3:33 West Des Moines, Iowa, United States Featherweight debut.
Win 6–0 Joe Pearson Submission (triangle choke) Mainstream MMA 9: New Era April 8, 2008 1 3:00 Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States Won the Mainstream MMA Lightweight Championship.
Win 5–0 Eric Wisely Decision (unanimous) Mainstream MMA 7: Vengeance October 20, 2007 3 5:00 Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States
Win 4–0 TJ O'Brien Submission (armbar) Mainstream MMA 6: Evolution July 14, 2007 1 0:42 Dubuque, Iowa, United States
Win 3–0 Tyler Combs TKO (punches) Xtreme Fighting Organization 17 June 2, 2007 1 2:37 Crystal Lake, Illinois, United States
Win 2–0 Micah Washington Submission (armbar) Mainstream MMA 5: Heavy Duty February 10, 2007 1 N/A Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States
Win 1–0 Prentiss Wolf Submission (rear-naked choke) Mainstream MMA 4: Epic January 6, 2007 1 2:30 Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States

See also

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