Erik Koch

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Erik Koch
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Born (1988-10-04) October 4, 1988 (age 35)
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States
Other names New Breed
Nationality American
Height 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight 155 lb (70 kg; 11.1 st)[1]
Division Featherweight
Lightweight
Reach 70.0 in (178 cm)[2]
Fighting out of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Team Roufusport
Rank Purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Black belt in Tae Kwon Do[3]
Years active 2007-present
Mixed martial arts record
Total 18
Wins 14
By knockout 4
By submission 7
By decision 3
Losses 4
By knockout 2
By decision 2
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Erik Jon Koch[4] (born October 4, 1988) is an American mixed martial artist who currently fights as a lightweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

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,[3]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 to pursue a professional career in mixed martial arts.[6]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

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,[7] but was forced to withdraw from the bout due to an undisclosed injury while training. Koch was replaced by WEC newcomer Mackens Semerzier.[8] Now Koch made his WEC debut against Jameel Massouh on December 19 for WEC 45.[9] Koch defeated Massouh via unanimous decision.

Koch was defeated by WEC newcomer Chad Mendes via unanimous decision on March 6, 2010 at WEC 47.[10]

Koch rebounded from his first professional loss as he faced Bendy Casimir on June 20, 2010 at WEC 49.[11] Koch won via first-round triangle choke submission.

Koch was expected to face Josh Grispi on November 11, 2010 at WEC 52.[12] However, due to the UFC/WEC merger, the fight was scratched as Grispi was awarded a title fight with current WEC Featherweight Champion Jose Aldo to determine the inaugural UFC Featherweight Champion. Koch defeated promotional newcomer Francisco Rivera via first-round TKO, earning Knockout of the Night honors.[13]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

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.[14]

Koch was expected to face Cub Swanson on March 3, 2011 at UFC Live: Sanchez vs. Kampmann.[15] However Swanson was forced out of the bout with an injury.[16]

Koch faced Raphael Assunção at UFC 128, replacing the injured Manvel Gamburyan.[17] 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.[18] However, Swanson was forced out of the bout with another injury.[19]

Koch faced The Ultimate Fighter 12 winner Jonathan Brookins on September 17, 2011 at UFC Fight Night 25.[20] He won the fight via unanimous decision.

Koch was expected to face Dustin Poirier on February 4, 2012 at UFC 143.[21] However, Koch pulled out of the bout citing an injury and was replaced by Ricardo Lamas,[22] 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.[23] However, Aldo was forced out of the bout citing an injury and the bout was postponed.[24]

Koch was expected to face José Aldo on October 13, 2012 at UFC 153 for the UFC Featherweight Championship.[25] However, Koch was forced out of the bout with another injury and replaced by Frankie Edgar.[26]

Koch faced Ricardo Lamas on January 26, 2013 at UFC on Fox 6.[27] He lost via TKO in the second round.

Koch faced Dustin Poirier on August 31, 2013 at UFC 164.[28] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.

After two consecutive losses, Koch returned to lightweight and faced Rafaello Oliveira on February 22, 2014 at UFC 170.[29] He won the fight by TKO in the first round.

Koch faced Daron Cruickshank on May 10, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 40.[30] He lost the fight via TKO due to a head kick and punches in the first round.[31]

Koch was expected to face Ramsey Nijem on July 25, 2015 at UFC on Fox 16.[32] However, Koch was forced from the bout with injury and replaced by promotional newcomer Andrew Holbrook.[33]

Koch was expected to face Drew Dober on January 2, 2016 at UFC 195.[34] However, Koch pulled out of the bout in early December citing another injury and was replaced by Scott Holtzman.[35]

Championships and Accomplishments

  • Mainstream MMA
    • Mainstream MMA Lightweight Championship (2008)
  • Midwest Cage Championship
    • MCC 20 Featherweight Tournament Winner (2009)

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
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 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
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 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

References

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