Kleber Koike Erbst

I'll be honest, the first time I heard "Kleber Koike" I had no idea where to file him, and that's part of the charm: a Japanese-Brazilian fighter who carries that whole jiu-jitsu lineage into the cage. What gets me is the contrast. Outside the ring he's all easy smiles and warmth, then the bell rings and he turns into something patient and predatory, sliding into a triangle or a choke before you've registered the danger. I'll always take that kind of fighter over a pure brawler. The "wait, when did that happen?" submission artist gives me chills in a way knockouts don't. He's not flashy, he doesn't sell himself on hype, he just quietly finishes people. To me that's the connoisseur's pick, the slow, lethal craftsman, and I respect it a lot.

Kleber Koike Erbst (born October 16, 1989) is a Japan-based mixed martial artist of Japanese-Brazilian heritage. He is known for a highly refined ground game, particularly his submission grappling, which has earned him a reputation as a technical specialist. Details such as his debut date, agency affiliation, and personal background remain largely private or unconfirmed as of 2024.

Name (English)

Kleber Koike Erbst

Name (Japanese)

クレベル・コイケ

Reading

くれべる・こいけ

Born

October 16, 1989 (age 36)

Zodiac / Chinese zodiac

Libra / Snake

Origin

Japan

Height

178 cm

Occupation

Mixed Martial Artist

Motto

Private

• Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/kleber_koike/
• Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%AF%E3%83%AC%E3%83%99%E3%83%AB%E3%83%BB%E3%82%B3%E3%82%A4%E3%82%B1

Tags

• Mixed Martial Artist

Last updated

2026-06-02

Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.