WelterweightNOT FIGHTING
Erik Koch
16-6
Age
34
Height
5'10"
Weight
1705 lbs
Reach
71.5"
Avg Fight Time
09:28
Gym
Roufusport
Wins By
0 KO · 0 Sub · 0 Dec
Losses By
—
Wins by Rd
R1 2R2 1R3 2
Last 5
WLLWL
Finish Rate
—
Bonuses
—
Style
—
Location
Cedar Rapids, United States
Fight History
WIN
JB
vs Jonathan Brookins
UFC Fight Night: Shields vs Ellenberger· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
KG
vs King Green
UFC Fight Night: Jacare vs. Brunson 2· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
CG
vs Clay Guida
UFC Fight Night: Chiesa vs. Lee· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
SC
vs Shane Campbell
UFC Fight Night: Almeida vs Garbrandt· 2025-09-27
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R2 3:02
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R2 3:02
LOSS
DC
vs Daron Cruickshank
UFC Fight Night: Brown vs Silva· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Kick to Head At Distance
R1 3:21
KO/TKOKick to Head At Distance·R1 3:21
WIN
KS
vs Kyle Stewart
UFC 240: Holloway vs. Edgar· 2019-07-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
RO
vs Rafaello Oliveira
UFC 170: Rousey vs McMann· 2014-02-22
KO/TKO
Punches to Head From Guard
R1 1:24
KO/TKOPunches to Head From Guard·R1 1:24
LOSS
DP
vs Dustin Poirier
UFC 164: Henderson vs Pettis 2· 2013-08-31
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
RA
vs Raphael Assuncao
UFC 128: Shogun vs Jones· 2011-03-19
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R1 2:32
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 2:32
LOSS
RL
vs Ricardo Lamas
UFC on FOX: Johnson vs Dodson
KO/TKO
Elbows to Head On Ground
R2 2:32
KO/TKOElbows to Head On Ground·R2 2:32
Fighter Archetype
Well-Rounded
Balanced MMA
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
2.3/min
Grappling
1.02 TD
Defense
47%
⚖️Erik adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
No commentary data for technique analysis
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
2
67% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
1
33% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (2 techniques)
Punch to Head At Distance
#11
50% of KOs
Punches to Head From Guard
#21
50% of KOs
🔒 Submission Arsenal (1 techniques, 1 total finishes)
From Back Control
Rear Naked Choke
#11
100% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚔️ Balanced finisher: 67% KO/TKO, 33% submissions. Equally lethal on feet and ground.
- 🎯🎯 Signature KO: Punch to Head At Distance (1x, 50% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
- 🔒🔐 Specialized submission: Relies exclusively on Rear Naked Choke (1x). Single-threat grappling finisher.
- 🎪📊 Style profile: Striking-heavy approach with submission upside. Prefers to end fights on feet.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
⚖️
Balanced fighter: Threatens equally on feet and mat. No clear weaknesses.⚠️
Vulnerability: TD/15min is below average (23/100). Opponents exploit this.🚫
Anti-wrestler: 82% TD defense. Keeps fights standing.⏱️
Fast starter: Peaks early in fights (77% in R3). Front-loads pressure.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
42%
Below Avg
0%100%
Striking Defense
47%
Average
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
31% acc61%
Clinch
80% acc19%
Ground
73% acc20%
Striking Differential-0.49/min
2.33 landed/min2.82 absorbed/min
2.33
Landed/Min
2.82
Absorbed/Min
0.34
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed309
Sig. Strikes Attempted729
Key Insights
Primarily a headhunter with 71% targeting the head.
Effective ground striker: 20% from ground at 73% accuracy.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
43%
Below Avg
0%100%
TD Defense
82%
Elite
0%100%
TD Success Rate
14%
Landed
3
Defended
18
Total
21
1.02
TD / 15min
1.02
Sub / 15min
3
TD Landed
21
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
14
Landed
32
Attempted
44%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
6 total attempts
Late Round Sub Artist
R1
33%
R2
17%
R3
50%
Key Insights
Elite TD defense (82%).
Active submission threat (1.02/15min).
Submission timing: "Late Round Sub Artist" — dangerous in later rounds.
Ground active: 20% of output from ground position.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
470
0.96
Ratio
Absorbed
488
Chin Rating
GoodKD Exchange
4/4
KD Recovery
0%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
21.7
Low Output
Strikes/Min
3.2
Standing %
81%
R3 vs R1 Output
77%
Key Insights
⚠️ Damage ratio below 1.0 (0.96x) - absorbs more than deals.
⚙️ High engagement score (21.7) - maintains relentless pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 10 fights
R1 Control
0:37
R2 Control
0:57
R3 Control
1:32
R1 to Final
-11%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+17.3pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+17.3pp
Body
-9.6pp
Leg
-7.9pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
+10.5pp
Round Patterns
➡️ Maintains consistent output throughout fight
🥊 Peak performance in Round 1
Competitive Profile
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2815
EliteCareer-wide opponent strength
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights