Erik Koch
“Phoenix”
8-6-0
Physical stats
Height5' 10" (178 cm)
Weight170 lbs. (77 kg)
Reach71" (180 cm)
StanceSouthpaw
BornOct 04, 1988
Age38
DivisionWelterweight
Striking & grappling
SLpM2.33
Str. Acc42%
SApM2.82
Str. Def47%
TD Avg1.02
TD Acc42%
TD Def-
Sub Avg1.0
Recent form
W L L W L
Career timeline
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Career breakdown
Finish rate62%
Times finished33%
StreakW1
Best streak4
Avg fight9:28
Octagon time2h 12m
Opp win%70%
ActiveDec. 19, 2009 – Jul. 27, 2019 (11y)
Bonus awards
Knockout of the Night1
Total bonuses1
Career story
Erik Koch "Phoenix" is a 16-6-0 mixed martial artist. 62% finish rate.
Erik debuted Dec. 19, 2009 vs Jameel Massouh (win). Longest win streak: 4. 11 years active (Dec. 19, 2009–Jul. 27, 2019).
Best wins: Raphael Assuncao (KO/TKO Punch R1, Mar. 19, 2011); Jameel Massouh (U-DEC R3, Dec. 19, 2009); Rafaello Oliveira (KO/TKO Punches R1, Feb. 22, 2014).
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Fight history
| Date | Event | Result | Method | R | Time | KD | Str | TD | Sub |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul. 27, 2019 | UFC 240: Holloway vs. Edgar | W Kyle Stewart | U-DEC | 3 | 5:00 | 0 0 | 37 23 | 4 0 | 0 0 |
| Jan. 27, 2018 | UFC Fight Night: Jacare vs. Brunson 2 | L King Green | U-DEC | 3 | 5:00 | 0 0 | 56 110 | 1 1 | 0 0 |
| Jun. 25, 2017 | UFC Fight Night: Chiesa vs. Lee | L Clay Guida | U-DEC | 3 | 5:00 | 0 0 | 13 38 | 0 2 | 0 0 |
| May. 29, 2016 | UFC Fight Night: Almeida vs Garbrandt | W Shane Campbell | SUB Rear Naked Choke | 2 | 3:02 | 0 0 | 14 16 | 2 0 | 1 0 |
| May. 10, 2014 | UFC Fight Night: Brown vs Silva | L Daron Cruickshank | KO/TKO Kick | 1 | 3:21 | 0 1 | 6 24 | 0 0 | 0 0 |
| Feb. 22, 2014 | UFC 170: Rousey vs McMann | W Rafaello Oliveira | KO/TKO Punches | 1 | 1:24 | 1 0 | 19 1 | 0 0 | 0 0 |
| Aug. 31, 2013 | UFC 164: Henderson vs Pettis 2 | L Dustin Poirier | U-DEC | 3 | 5:00 | 0 2 | 32 54 | 0 2 | 5 2 |
| Jan. 26, 2013 | UFC on FOX: Johnson vs Dodson | L Ricardo Lamas | KO/TKO Elbows | 2 | 2:32 | 0 0 | 14 32 | 0 2 | 0 0 |
| Sep. 17, 2011 | UFC Fight Night: Shields vs Ellenberger | W Jonathan Brookins | U-DEC | 3 | 5:00 | 0 0 | 40 23 | 0 1 | 0 0 |
| Mar. 19, 2011 | UFC 128: Shogun vs Jones | W Raphael Assuncao | KO/TKO Punch | 1 | 2:32 | 1 0 | 4 9 | 0 0 | 0 0 |
| Nov. 11, 2010 | WEC 52: Faber vs. Mizugaki | W Francisco Rivera | KO/TKO Kick | 1 | 1:36 | 1 0 | 6 1 | 0 0 | 0 0 |
| Jun. 20, 2010 | WEC 49: Varner vs. Shalorus | W Bendy Casimir | SUB Triangle Choke | 1 | 3:01 | 0 0 | 14 1 | 0 0 | 1 0 |
| Mar. 06, 2010 | WEC 47: Bowles vs. Cruz | L Chad Mendes | U-DEC | 3 | 5:00 | 0 0 | 14 24 | 0 6 | 0 0 |
| Dec. 19, 2009 | WEC 45: Cerrone vs. Ratcliff | W Jameel Massouh | U-DEC | 3 | 5:00 | 0 0 | 40 17 | 2 0 | 2 0 |
Fight data compiled from public statistical sources (ufcstats.com) and Wikipedia (CC BY-SA). OctagonStats is an independent database, not affiliated with UFC / TKO Group.

