Erik Koch
| Erik Koch | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Born | October 4, 1988 Iowa, United States |
| Other names | New Breed |
| Residence | Cedar Rapids, Iowa |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Weight | 145 lb (66 kg; 10.4 st) |
| Division | Featherweight |
| Reach | 70 in (180 cm) |
| Fighting out of | Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
| Team | Roufusport |
| Years active | 2007-present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 14 |
| Wins | 13 |
| By knockout | 3 |
| By submission | 7 |
| By decision | 3 |
| Losses | 1 |
| By decision | 1 |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Erik Koch (born October 4, 1988) is an American mixed martial artist who currently fights as a featherweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
Personal Life
Koch enrolled in Taekwondo classes at the age of four[1] piquing his interest in MMA. With help from his older brother, Keoni, who helps run an MMA gym in Eastern 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. [2]
Mixed martial arts 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. Koch is currently ranked as the #6 featherweight fighter in the world by MMAWeekly.[3]
He was scheduled to fight Wagnney Fabiano at WEC 43 on September 2, 2009,[4] but was forced to withdraw from the bout due to an undisclosed injury while training. Koch was replaced by WEC newcomer Mackens Semerzier.[5] Now Koch made his WEC debut against Jameel Massouh on December 19 for WEC 45.[6] Koch defeated Massouh via unanimous decision.
Koch was defeated by WEC newcomer Chad Mendes via unanimous decision on March 6, 2010 at WEC 47.[7]
Koch rebounded from his first professional loss as he faced Bendy Casimir on June 20, 2010 at WEC 49.[8] He won the fight via Submission due to a Triangle Choke in the first round.
Koch was expected to face Josh Grispi on November 11, 2010 at WEC 52.[9] 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 first ever UFC featherweight champion. Koch defeated promotional newcomer Francisco Rivera via first round TKO, earning Knockout of the Night honors.[10]
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.[11]
Koch was expected to face Cub Swanson on March 3, 2011 at UFC Live: Sanchez vs. Kampmann.[12] However Swanson was forced out of the bout with an injury.[13]
Koch faced Raphael Assunção at UFC 128, replacing the injured Manvel Gamburyan.[14] 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.[15] However, Swanson was forced out of the bout with another injury.[16]
Koch faced The Ultimate Fighter 12 winner Jonathan Brookins on September 17, 2011 at UFC Fight Night 25.[17] He won the fight via unanimous decision.
Koch was expected to face Dustin Poirier on February 4, 2012 at UFC 143.[18] However, Koch pulled out of the bout citing an injury and was replaced by Ricardo Lamas,[19] who was then replaced by Max Holloway due to injury as well.
Koch is expected to face José Aldo on July 21, 2012, at UFC 149.[20]
Championships and Accomplishments
- World Extreme Cagefighting
- Knockout of the night (One time)
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Knockout of the Night (One time)
Mixed martial arts record
| 14 matches | 13 wins | 1 loss |
| By knockout | 3 | 0 |
| By submission | 7 | 0 |
| By decision | 3 | 1 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 |
References
- ^ "UFC Fighter Profile". UFC.com. November 15, 2011. Retrieved 2011-11-15.
- ^ "Koch's Smorgasbord". Sherdog.com. March 19, 2011. Retrieved 2011-09-17.
- ^ "Featherweight MMA Top 10". MMAWeekly.com. July 06, 2011. Retrieved 2011-07-25.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "WEC 43: Cerrone vs. Henderson on October 10 in San Antonio, Texas". MMAFrenzy.com. 2009-01-02. Retrieved 2009-08-29.
- ^ nwi.com (2009-09-29). "Torres-trained Semerzier steps up, will make WEC debut". nwi.com. Retrieved 2009-09-29.
- ^ John Morgan. "WEC newcomer Zach Micklewright meets Muhsin Corbbrey at WEC 45 in Las Vegas".
- ^ "Erik Koch vs. Chad Mendes targeted for WEC 47 prelims in March". 2010-01-26.
- ^ "Featherweights Erik Koch and Bendy Casimir meet on WEC 49 prelims in June". mmajunkie.com. 2010-05-03.
- ^ "Josh Grispi vs. Erik Koch targeted for WEC 52 in November". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2010-09-16.
- ^ "Erik Koch to Stay on WEC 52 Card, Face Newcomer Francisco Rivera". mmafighting.com. 2010-11-03.
- ^ "UFC and WEC set to merge in 2011; events to air on Versus and Spike TV". mmajunkie.com. October 28, 2010.
- ^ "WEC vets Eric Koch vs. Cub Swanson targeted for UFC on Versus 3". mmajunkie.com. January 10, 2011.
- ^ "Cub Swanson out at UFC on Versus 3, Erik Koch awaits new opponent". mmajunkie.com. February 24, 2011.
- ^ "Erik Koch vs. Raphael Assuncao In The Works for UFC 128 in New Jersey". mmaweekly.com. February 26, 2011.
- ^ "Erik Koch vs. Cub Swanson rebooked for July's UFC 132 event in Las Vegas". mmajunkie.com. 2011-04-06.
- ^ "Training injury forces Cub Swanson out of UFC 132, Erik Koch awaits new foe". majukie.com. June 2, 2011.
- ^ "Jonathan Brookins vs. Erik Koch slated for UFC Fight Night 25 "Bayou" event". mmajunkie.com. 2011-06-11.
- ^ "Erik Koch vs. Dustin Poirier added to February's UFC 143 event". mmajunkie.com. 2011-11-15.
- ^ "Replacement Ricardo Lamas meets Dustin Poirier at UFC 143 in Las Vegas". mmajunkie.com. December 21, 2011.
- ^ "Champ Jose Aldo vs. Erik Koch title fight headlines UFC 149 in Calgary". mmajunkie.com. April 28, 2012. Retrieved April 28, 2012.