Erik Koch “Phoenix”
Welterweight · ORCA rating 48/100 · peak 52 · Grappler · 5–5 in 10 graded UFC bouts
ORCA analysis
Erik Koch finished with an ORCA rating of 48 (career peak 52); without a recent bout, Erik Koch sits off the current Welterweight board. Grappling defence grades 65 (takedown defence 96), the high point of the profile. The weak side is striking offence, which grades 26. 3 of 5 UFC wins came inside the distance (2 by KO/TKO, 1 by submission).
Grades
| Family | Grade | Welterweight rank | Best reliable sub-grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Striking offence | 26 | — | — |
| Striking defence | 52 | — | — |
| Grappling offence | 62 | — | — |
| Grappling defence | 65 | — | Takedown defence 96 |
Strongest sub-grade: Takedown defence 96.
Profile
- Division
- Welterweight
- ORCA rating
- 48 (peak 52)
- UFC record
- 5–5
- Pro record
- 16–6
- Graded UFC bouts
- 10
- Style
- Grappler
- Age
- 38
- Height
- 5′10″ (178 cm)
- Reach
- 71″ (180 cm)
- Stance
- Southpaw
- Gym
- Roufusport
Career stats
- Significant strikes landed per minute: 2.4
- Significant strike accuracy: 40%
- Significant strikes absorbed per minute: 3.37
- Significant strike defence: 50%
- Takedowns landed per 15 minutes: 1.07
- Takedown accuracy: 44%
- Takedown defence: 85%
- Submission attempts per 15 minutes: 0.92
Fight history
- 2019-07-27 · W vs Kyle Stewart · Decision - Unanimous · UFC 240: Holloway vs. Edgar
- 2018-01-27 · L vs King Green · Decision - Unanimous · UFC Fight Night: Jacare vs. Brunson 2
- 2017-06-25 · L vs Clay Guida · Decision - Unanimous · UFC Fight Night: Chiesa vs. Lee
- 2016-05-29 · W vs Shane Campbell · Submission · UFC Fight Night: Almeida vs Garbrandt
- 2014-05-10 · L vs Daron Cruickshank · KO/TKO · UFC Fight Night: Brown vs Silva
- 2014-02-22 · W vs Rafaello Oliveira · KO/TKO · UFC 170: Rousey vs McMann
- 2013-08-31 · L vs Dustin Poirier · Decision - Unanimous · UFC 164: Henderson vs Pettis 2
- 2013-01-26 · L vs Ricardo Lamas · KO/TKO · UFC on FOX: Johnson vs Dodson
- 2011-09-17 · W vs Jonathan Brookins · Decision - Unanimous · UFC Fight Night: Shields vs Ellenberger
- 2011-03-19 · W vs Raphael Assuncao · KO/TKO · UFC 128: Shogun vs Jones
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