"I want to win. I want to put a stamp. I want to destroy Jonathan Brookins." That is just a sample of what Erik Koch shared during a recent appearance on The MMA Outsider Podcast. Read More »
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Feed SubscriptionUFC Fight Night 25 preview: Erik Koch vs. Jonathan Brookins
ProMMAnow.com continues our preview of the UFC Fight Night 25 main card by taking a look at the featherweight match-up between WEC veteran Erik "New Breed" Koch and TUF 12 winner Jonathan Brookins. Read More »
Fist-ta-Cuff Radio welcomes guests Shah Bobonis, Shamar Bailey, Jared Platt and Erik Koch Sunday night at 10:30 p.m. ET
Guests include former pro baseball player Shah Bobonis, TUF 13's Shamar Bailey, wrestling standout Jared Platt and UFC featherweight Erik Koch. Read More »
The MMA Outsider Podcast Episode 22 – UFC’s Erik Koch, Freddy Assuncao and Strikeforce GP Discussion
With the next round of the Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix and Alistair Overeem vs. Brock Lesnar news fresh in the air, who is going to get you up to speed better than the MMA Outsider Podcast? Read More »
Roufusport fighters converge on camp simultaneously to train for upcoming bouts
(Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA): Today’s MMA camps are constantly evolving. Long gone are the days of a fight camp only teaching one discipline, or even just two. Nowadays, competitors must be cross-training in all disciplines, from striking, to wrestling, to grappling… ... Read More »
Quick glance at UFN: Shields vs. Ellenberger fight card
Kelvin Hunt takes a glance at the upcoming UFN: Shields vs. Ellenberger event that will take place in New Orleans, Louisiana. Read More »
Roufusport’s “Fighter House” gives MMA up-and-comers unique opportunity
Roufusport has opened a "Fighter House" to provide the opportunity for up-and-coming MMA fighters to come and train with one of the top mixed martial arts camps in the world. Read More »
Sergio Pettis set to make professional debut in September
Sergio Pettis, younger brother of Anthony “Showtime” Pettis, is set to make his professional MMA debut on Sept. 10, at Canadian Fighting Championship 7 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Read More »
Erik Koch vs. Cub Swanson added to UFC 132
UFC featherweight contender Erick Koch (12-1) will take on Cub Swanson (15-4) at UFC 132 on July 2 in Las Vegas, the promotion announced. Read More »
Roufusport named America’s top MMA gym by Versus.com
(Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA): Roufusport is proud to announce that it has been named America’s Top MMA Gym by Versus.com. Chosen by the fans, Roufusport beat out the well-respected Cesar Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy in the finals for the honor. The Milwaukee-based ... Read More »
Exclusive: Featherweight contender Erik Koch on UFC 128 win, Dustin Poirier trash talk
Featherweight contender Erik Koch breaks down his "Knockout of the Night" win over Raphael Assuncao at UFC 128 on March 19 and responds to Dustin Poirier's trash talk. Read More »
UFC 128 Exclusive: Erik Koch sees the silver lining in opponent change to Raphael Assuncao
UFC featherweight Erik Koch had to deal with yet another last second opponent change, but he's looking forward to facing the respected Raphael Assuncao at UFC 128 this Saturday. Read More »
The Ultimate Fighting Championship proudly presents the remaining bouts for UFC 128 in Newark, N.J.
Las Vegas, NV (USA) – The Ultimate Fighting Championship® is pleased to announce the remaining bouts for its return trip to Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. on March 19. The UFC® again brings a star-studded lineup to New Jersey featuring ... Read More »
Undisclosed injury forces Cub Swanson out of UFC on Versus 3, Koch awaits replacement
With UFC on Versus 3 right around the corner, one bout has been left one man short, as Cub Swanson (15-4 MMA, 0-0 UFC) has been forced to pull out of the event due to an undisclosed injury. Read More »
UFC on Versus 3 exclusive: Erik Koch planning to outmuscle Cub Swanson
UFC featherweight Erik Koch talks about his March 3 fight against Cub Swanson on the UFC on Versus 3 fight card, and what he thinks of the UFC lightweights dropping to 145. Read More »
Report: Erik Koch vs. Cub Swanson set for UFC on Versus 3
WEC featherweights Erik Koch (11-1) and Cub Swanson (15-4) will reportedly square off at UFC Live on Versus 3 in Louisville, Ky., on March 3. Read More »
Q&A with kickboxing legend and top MMA trainer Duke Roufus – ProMMAnow.com exclusive
Kickboxing legend and top MMA trainer Duke Roufus talks about Anthony Pettis and Danny Downes, both of whom will fight at WEC 53, his MMA promotion North American Fighting Championship, and much more. Read More »
WEC veteran Jameel Massouh looks to extend win streak at NAFC – ProMMAnow.com exclusive
WEC veteran Jameel Massouh (24-7) discusses his recent win streak, Bellator debut, and Nov. 24 NAFC bout with Roufusport prospect Chico Camus. Read More »
Erik Koch discusses WEC 52 KO of the night, wants top five opponent next – ProMMAnow.com exclusive
Featherweight contender Erik Koch discussed his headkick KO win at WEC 52 and his hopes to face someone in the top five next. Read More »
WEC 52 bonuses: Koch, Faber, Swanson and Semerzier each awarded $10K
Erik Koch, Urijah Faber, Cub Swanson and Mackens Semerzier each earned $10,000 "Fight Night" bonuses for their performances at tonight's WEC 52 event. Read More »
WEC 52 results, play-by-play
ProMMAnow.com will provide live results and play-by-play commentary of “WEC 52: Faber vs. Mizugaki” which takes place tonight at The Palms Casino Resort and airs live on Versus starting at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT. Read More »
WEC 52 weigh-in results
The fighter weigh-ins for "WEC 52: Faber vs. Mizugaki" took place today in Las Vegas. Main event competitors Urijah Faber and Takeya Mizugaki both weighed in at the 136-pound bantamweight non-title fight limit. Read More »