Best fights of Erik Koch
Over 13 years as a professional, Erik Koch has compiled a 16-6 (12) record, including two title fights across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Erik Koch loses to Clay Guida via unanimous decision
On June 25, 2017 Erik Koch faced Clay Guida in a lightweight bout. Koch was 28 years old with a record of 15-4, and Guida was 35 with a record of 32-17. Koch was coming off a win, while Guida was on a 2-fight losing streak. Koch lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Guida.
2. Erik Koch defeats Jonathan Brookins
On September 17, 2011 Erik Koch faced Jonathan Brookins in a featherweight bout. Koch was 22 years old with a record of 12-1, and Brookins was 26 with a record of 12-3. Koch was on a 3-fight winning streak and Brookins was on a 4-fight winning streak. Koch won via unanimous decision.
3. Erik Koch KOs Raphael Assunção
On March 19, 2011 Erik Koch faced Raphael Assunção in a featherweight bout. Koch was 22 years old with a record of 11-1, and Assunção was 28 with a record of 16-3. Koch was on a 2-fight winning streak and Assunção was coming off a win. Koch stopped Raphael Assunção via KO in the 1st round.
4. Erik Koch loses to King Green via unanimous decision
On January 27, 2018 Erik Koch faced King Green in a lightweight bout. Koch was 29 years old with a record of 15-5, and Green was 31 with a record of 23-8-1. Koch was coming off a loss. Koch lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Green.
5. Erik Koch loses to Dustin Poirier via unanimous decision
On August 31, 2013 Erik Koch faced Dustin Poirier in a featherweight bout. Koch was 24 years old with a record of 13-2, and Poirier was 24 with a record of 13-3. Both Koch and Poirier were coming off a loss. Koch lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Poirier.
6. Erik Koch defeats Eric Wisely
On October 20, 2007 Erik Koch faced Eric Wisely. Koch was 19 years old with a record of 4-0, and Wisely was 23 with a record of 7-1. Koch was on an undefeated 4-fight winning streak and Wisely was coming off a win. Koch won via unanimous decision.
7. Erik Koch submits Joe Pearson
On April 8, 2008 Erik Koch fought Joe Pearson for the vacant Mainstream MMA lightweight title. Koch was 19 years old with a record of 5-0, and Pearson was 0 with a record of 0-0. Koch was on an undefeated 5-fight winning streak. Koch submitted Joe Pearson via triangle choke in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
8. Erik Koch submits TJ O'Brien in 42 seconds
On July 14, 2007 Erik Koch faced TJ O'Brien. Koch was 18 years old with a record of 3-0, and O'Brien was 0 with a record of 0-0. Koch was on an undefeated 3-fight winning streak. Koch submitted TJ O'Brien via armbar in the 1st round.
9. Erik Koch KOs Tyler Combs
On June 2, 2007 Erik Koch faced Tyler Combs. Koch was 18 years old with a record of 2-0, and Combs was 0 with a record of 0-0. Koch was on an undefeated 2-fight winning streak. Koch stopped Tyler Combs via TKO in the 1st round.
10. Erik Koch submits Micah Washington
On February 10, 2007 Erik Koch faced Micah Washington. Koch was 18 years old with a record of 1-0, and Washington was 0 with a record of 0-0. Koch was coming off a win. Koch submitted Micah Washington via armbar in the 1st round.