Erik Koch vs. Francisco Rivera Jr.

Main Card | Featherweight · 145 lbs | Pro MMA
Completed MMA Bout Nov 11, 2010
W
Koch defeats Rivera Jr.
L
KO/TKO, Head Kick and Punches 1:36 Round 1 of 3
"The Phoenix"
vs.
KO/TKO 1:36 R1
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Fighter Comparison

10-1-0

Climbed to 11-1
Pro
Record
5-0-0

Fell to 5-1
-475
(Heavy Favorite)
Betting Odds
+340
(Moderate Underdog)

United States
Nation

United States
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Fights out of
Buena Park
California
22
+1 month, 1 week
Age at Fight 29
+1 mos, 3 days
146.0 lbs
(66.2 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
146.0 lbs
(66.2 kgs)
5'10"
(178cm)
Height
5'8"
(173cm)
71.5"
(182cm)
Reach
70.0"
(178cm)
Hybrid Faction Gym CSW Training Center

Fight Predictions

Tapology Community Picks: 36

KO/TKO
Submission
Decision
Rivera Jr.
14%
Koch
86%

Bout Information

Event Poster

WEC 52

Fight Details

  • Event: WEC 52: Faber vs. Mizugaki
  • Date: Thursday 11.11.2010 at 09:00 PM ET
  • Referee: Steve Mazzagatti
  • Venue: The Pearl at the Palms Casino Resort
  • Enclosure: Cage
  • Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
  • Bout Billing: Main Card (fight 9 of 11)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 145 lbs (65.8 kg)
  • TV Commentary: Todd Harris, Stephan Bonnar
  • Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: Craig Hummer
  • Koch Disclosed Pay: $18,000
  • Rivera Jr. Disclosed Pay: $4,000
  • Event Links:

Videos & Highlights

    Interview  |  Erik Koch pre-fight interview with fight! Magazine

    Eric Koch says he is a whiter version of Anthony Pettis prior to his WEC 52 fight against Francisco Rivera.

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