Kleber Koike Erbst

In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is Koike and the second or paternal family name is Erbst.
Kleber Koike Erbst
Born (1989-10-16) October 16, 1989 (age 35)
São Paulo, Brazil
NationalityJapanese
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight145 lb (66 kg; 10 st 5 lb)
DivisionFeatherweight
StyleBrazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Submission Wrestling
Fighting out ofHamamatsu, Japan
TeamBonsai Jiu-Jitsu
Rank2nd degree Black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu under Marcos Yoshio de Souza[1]
Years active2008–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total42
Wins33
By knockout2
By submission29
By decision2
Losses7
By submission1
By decision5
By disqualification1
Draws1
No contests1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Kleber Koike Erbst (クレベル・コイケ・エルベスト, Kureberu Koike Erubesuto, born October 16, 1989) is a Brazilian-born Japanese mixed martial artist who competes in the Featherweight division of Rizin Fighting Federation, where he is the former Rizin Featherweight Champion. He has also competed in Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki (KSW), where is the former KSW Featherweight Champion.[2]

Background

Born in São Paulo, Brazil, to a Brazilian father of German, Portuguese and Japanese descent and a Japanese mother, Kleber lived in Brazil in his teenage years, until financial troubles led his parents to move to Japan. Erbst initially stayed in Brazil with relatives, but at the age of 14, joined them in Japan. Initially intending to help his parents and return to Brazil, but once he met jiu-jitsu, he decided to stay in Japan. When financial crisis hit Japan, his parents decided to move back to Brazil, leaving behind an 18 years old Erbst who wanted to stay. To finance his fighting career, Erbst took odd jobs such as construction, trash collection, etc. to pay for the sign-up fees.[3][4]

Mixed martial arts career

Bonsai Jiu-jitsu club competitor, submission specialist. His favorite technique is Triangle choke. A holder of a black belt Brazilian jiu-jitsu from the city of Iwata. In 2008–2014 he fought mainly at Japanese galas DEEP and Rings, beating at that time, among others of the former Shooto champion of Hideki Kadowaka.

Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki

At the KSW 30: Genesis defeated Anzor Azhiev by triangle choke in the 1st round.[5] He was also awarded the Submission of the Night bonus award.[6]

After a successful debut for the KSW, he took part in a featherweight tournament organized by the Chinese federation Rebel FC, which won and became a champion, defeating the American Miguel Torres.[7]

At KSW 33: Materla vs. Khalidov, which took place on November 28, 2015, fought a duel with Artur Sowiński for the inaugural KSW Featherweight Championship, eventually losing by the judges' decision.[8] Both were awarded the Fight of the Night bonus award.[9]

After another stint returning to Asia, picking two third round submission wins at Pancrase 277 and Rebel FC 4, Kleber returned to KSW, facing Leszek Krakowski on October 1, 2016, at KSW 36.[10] He won the bout via triangle choke in the first round.[11] He was awarded the Submission of the Night bonus award.[12]

Featherweight championship and loss of the title

On May 27, 2017, at the KSW 39 held at the Stadion Narodowy, he won the KSW Featherweight Championship, defeating then featherweight champion Marcin Wrzosek via unanimous decision.[13]

Kleber was to defend his title against Artur Sowiński at KSW 41 on December 23, 2017.[14] However, after missing weight, Erbst was stripped of the belt, meaning only Sowiński was eligible for the title. Erbst won the bout via rear-naked choke in the third round.[15]

Kleber was scheduled to rematch Marcin Wrzosek for the vacant featherweight title on June 9, 2018, at KSW 44.[16] However Wrzosek suffered a pectoral muscle tear and was forced out of the rematch. As a result, Marian Ziółkowski stepped in against Erbst in a catchweight fight. Erbst won the bout via armbar in the first round.[17] He was awarded the Submission of the Month bonus award.[18]

Kleber faced Mateusz Gamrot on December 1, 2018, at KSW 46: Narkun vs. Khalidov 2.[19] He lost the bout via a unanimous decision.[20]

Rizin Fighting Federation

After a first round submission win at ONE Japan Series against Akiyo Nishiura,[21] Kleber made his Rizin debut on December 31, 2020, at during Rizin 26 against Kyle Aguon[22] He won the bout via brabo choke in the first round.[23]

Kleber faced Kazumasa Majima at Rizin 27 on March 21, 2021.[24] He won via triangle choke in the second round.[25]

Kleber faced Mikuru Asakura at Rizin 28.[26] He won the bout after choking Mikuru unconscious via triangle choke.[27]

Kleber headlined Rizin Trigger 2 on February 23, 2022, against Ulka Sasaki.[28] After overcoming a knockdown in the first round, Kleber submitted Sasaki in the second round via rear-naked choke.[29][30]

Kleber faced Kyohei Hagiwara on May 5, 2022, in the main event of Rizin Landmark 3.[31] He won the bout in the first round with a face crank.[32][33]

Rizin FF Featherweight championship

On October 23, 2022, Kleber faced reigning champion Juntaro Ushiku for the Rizin Featherweight Championship at Rizin 39.[34] taking control in the first round with a tackle takedown, and in the second round, he threw him down with a hip throw and set up a triangle choke to win by triangle choke to win the title.[35]

Kleber faced reigning Bellator Featherweight Champion Patrício Pitbull in a non-title bout at Bellator MMA vs. Rizin on December 31, 2022.[36] He lost the bout by unanimous decision.[37][38]

Rizin title stripped

Kleber was set to make his first title defense against Chihiro Suzuki on June 24, 2023, at Rizin 43.[39] At the weigh-ins, Kleber weighed in at 145.88 pounds, 0.88 pounds over the divisional title limit. As a result, upon commencement of the fight, Kleber was officially stripped of the championship, and only Suzuki is eligible to win the title.[40] Although Kleber submitted Suzuki via triangle choke at the 2:59 minute mark of the opening round, the fight result was immediately overturned into a no-contest, due to Kleber's weight miss.[41]

Koike Erbst faced Masanori Kanehara at Rizin 44 on September 24, 2023.[42] He lost the bout via unanimous decision, having his BJJ skills be nullified by Kanehara's wrestling acumen.[43]

Koike Erbst faced Yutaka Saito on December 31, 2023, at Rizin 45,[44] and won the bout via brabo choke in the third round.[45]

Koike Erbst next faced former Bellator and Rizin Bantamweight champion Juan Archuleta at Rizin 47 on June 9, 2024.[46] He won the fight via an inverted heel hook submission in the first round.[47]

Koike Erbst is scheduled to face Chihiro Suzuki in a rematch for the Rizin Featherweight Championship at Rizin 49 on December 31, 2024.[48]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
42 matches 33 wins 7 losses
By knockout 2 0
By submission 29 1
By decision 2 5
By disqualification 0 1
Draws 1
No contests 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Chihiro Suzuki Rizin 49 December 31, 2024 Saitama, Japan For the Rizin Featherweight Championship.
Win 33–7–1 (1) Juan Archuleta Submission (inverted heel hook) Rizin 47 June 9, 2024 1 2:25 Tokyo, Japan
Win 32–7–1 (1) Yutaka Saito Technical Submission (brabo choke) Rizin 45 December 31, 2023 3 1:22 Saitama, Japan
Loss 31–7–1 (1) Masanori Kanehara Decision (unanimous) Rizin 44 September 24, 2023 3 5:00 Saitama, Japan
NC 31–6–1 (1) Chihiro Suzuki NC (missed weight) Rizin 43 June 24, 2023 1 2:59 Sapporo, Japan Koike missed weight (145.88 lb) and was stripped of the Rizin Featherweight Championship. Only Suzuki was eligible to win the title. Originally a Submission (armbar) win for Erbst; overturned due to Koike missed weight.
Loss 31–6–1 Patrício Pitbull Decision (unanimous) Bellator MMA vs. Rizin December 31, 2022 3 5:00 Saitama, Japan Non-title bout.
Win 31–5–1 Juntaro Ushiku Submission (triangle choke) Rizin 39 October 23, 2022 2 1:29 Fukuoka, Japan Won the Rizin Featherweight Championship.
Win 30–5–1 Kyohei Hagiwara Submission (face crank) Rizin Landmark 3 May 5, 2022 1 1:37 Tokyo, Japan Catchweight (150 lb) bout.
Win 29–5–1 Ulka Sasaki Submission (rear-naked choke) Rizin Trigger 2 February 23, 2022 2 3:22 Fukuroi, Japan
Win 28–5–1 Mikuru Asakura Technical Submission (triangle choke) Rizin 28 June 13, 2021 2 1:49 Tokyo, Japan
Win 27–5–1 Kazumasa Majima Submission (triangle choke) Rizin 27 March 21, 2021 2 3:02 Nagoya, Japan
Win 26–5–1 Kyle Aguon Technical Submission (brabo choke) Rizin 26 December 31, 2020 1 4:22 Saitama, Japan
Win 25–5–1 Akiyo Nishiura Submission (brabo choke) ONE Japan Series: Road to Century September 1, 2019 1 2:15 Tokyo, Japan
Loss 24–5–1 Mateusz Gamrot Decision (unanimous) KSW 46: Narkun vs. Khalidov 2 December 1, 2018 5 5:00 Gliwice, Poland For the vacant KSW Featherweight Championship.
Win 24–4–1 Marian Ziółkowski Submission (armbar) KSW 44: The Game June 9, 2018 1 3:44 Gdańsk, Poland Catchweight (150 lb) bout. Submission of the Night.
Win 23–4–1 Artur Sowiński Submission (rear-naked choke) KSW 41: Mankowski vs. Soldic December 23, 2017 3 3:56 Katowice, Poland Koike missed weight (148.2 lb) and was stripped of the KSW Featherweight Championship. Only Sowiński was eligible to win the title.
Win 22–4–1 Marcin Wrzosek Decision (unanimous) KSW 39: Colosseum May 27, 2017 3 5:00 Warsaw, Poland Won the KSW Featherweight Championship.
Win 21–4–1 Leszek Krakowski Submission (triangle choke) KSW 36: Materla vs. Palhares October 1, 2016 1 4:24 Zielona Góra, Poland Submission of the Night.
Win 20–4–1 George Hickman Submission (triangle choke) Rebel FC 4: Battle Royale Ascension June 25, 2016 3 4:35 Qingdao, China
Win 19–4–1 Yusuke Yachi Submission (rear-naked choke) Pancrase 277 April 24, 2016 3 0:37 Tokyo, Japan
Loss 18–4–1 Artur Sowiński Decision (unanimous) KSW 33: Materla vs. Khalidov November 28, 2015 3 5:00 Kraków, Poland For the inaugural KSW Featherweight Championship. Fight of the Night.
Win 18–3–1 Miguel Torres Submission (brabo choke) Rebel FC 3: The Promised Ones June 27, 2015 2 4:40 Qingdao, China Won the Rebel FC Featherweight Tournament.
Win 17–3–1 Takahiro Ashida Submission (triangle choke) 1 3:06 Rebel FC Featherweight Tournament Semifinal.
Win 16–3–1 Anzor Azhiev Submission (triangle choke) KSW 30: Genesis February 21, 2015 1 3:16 Poznań, Poland Submission of the Night.
Win 15–3–1 Katsuyoshi Beppu Submission (triangle choke) Deep: Hamamatsu Impact 2014 September 14, 2014 3 1:29 Hamamatsu, Japan
Win 14–3–1 Hideki Kadowaki Submission (rear-naked choke) DEEP: Cage Impact 2013 November 24, 2013 1 4:21 Tokyo, Japan Return to Featherweight.
Win 13–3–1 Yutaka Ueda TKO (punches) Deep: Cage Impact 2013 in Hamamatsu September 15, 2013 2 2:81 Hamamatsu, Japan
Win 12–3–1 Liu Si Cong Submission (triangle choke) Real Fight MMA Championship 2 May 11, 2013 1 2:19 Zhengzhou, China
Win 11–3–1 Albert Cheng Submission (triangle choke) Real Fight MMA Championship 1 December 1, 2012 1 4:00 Zhengzhou, China
Win 10–3–1 Teppei Hori Submission (triangle choke) Rings: Vol. 2: Conquisito September 23, 2012 1 2:40 Tokyo, Japan
Win 9–3–1 Atsushi Ueda Submission (armbar) ZST: Battle Hazard 6 July 16, 2012 3 3:07 Tokyo, Japan Lightweight debut.
Win 8–3–1 Yoshifumi Dogaki Submission (armbar) Heat 23 June 23, 2012 1 4:06 Kobe, Japan
Win 7–3–1 Hidenobu Koike Submission (triangle choke) Deep: Cage Impact 2011 in Hamamatsu September 18, 2011 1 2:16 Hamamatsu, Japan
Win 6–3–1 Shinichiro Tanaka Submission (triangle choke) Deep: Shizuoka Impact 2011 February 6, 2011 1 3:18 Shizuoka, Japan
Win 5–3–1 Yusuke Hoshiko Decision (unanimous) Heat 16 November 6, 2010 3 5:00 Osaka, Japan
Draw 4–3–1 Mitsuru Yamaguchi Draw (unanimous) Deep: Cage Impact 2010 in Hamamatsu September 19, 2010 2 5:00 Hamamatsu, Japan
Loss 4–3 Toshiaki Kitada Submission (armbar) Deep: 44 Impact October 10, 2009 2 0:56 Tokyo, Japan
Win 4–2 Takashi Fujii KO (head kick) Deep: Hamamatsu Impact September 27, 2009 1 2:40 Hamamatsu, Japan
Loss 3–2 Yoshiro Maeda DQ (knee to groin) Deep: Osaka Impact August 30, 2009 1 4:00 Osaka, Japan Return to Featherweight.
Loss 3–1 Toshikazu Iseno Decision (unanimous) Deep: 42 Impact June 30, 2009 2 5:00 Tokyo, Japan Welterweight debut.
Win 3–0 Yasutomo Katsuki Submission (rear-naked choke) Heat: New Age Cup 1 February 8, 2009 1 3:28 Nagoya, Japan
Win 2–0 Keizo Sakuragi Submission (rear-naked choke) 2 2:39
Win 1–0 Masaki Wada Submission (rear-naked choke) Deep: clubDeep Hamamatsu September 28, 2008 1 1:11 Hamamatsu, Japan Featherweight debut.

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