Fighter

Erik Perez

"Goyito"

21-9-0

MexicoLast 5

pro-karate 1-1Grappling 0-1

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Erik Perez holds a professional MMA record of 21-9-0. Their full professional MMA career spans 30 bouts on record. Erik Perez has won 21 fights: 5 by KO/TKO, 8 by submission, 8 by decision. Of 9 career losses, 1 came by KO/TKO and 2 by submission. In the UFC, Erik Perez lands 3.16 significant strikes per minute with 40% accuracy and averages 3.16 takedowns per 15 minutes. Erik Perez also has 1 recorded Grappling bout. Erik Perez also has 2 recorded karate bouts. Most recent fight: November 6, 2016. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height: 5'8"173 cm
Weight: 135 lbs61 kg
Reach: 68"173 cm
Stance: Orthodox
DOB: 1989-11-19
Age: 36
Nationality: Mexico
Birthplace: Monterrey, Mexico

Fight DNA

Grappling Specialist

UFCalendar's style model · Bantamweight roster (170 fighters)

Takedown Machine

97 · top 5% in division

Punch power80

Kick power61

Punch speed62

Kick speed66

Accuracy52

Takedowns97

Ground striking97

Submissions87

Chin70

Body strength76

Cardio95

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

UFC careerRecord: 17-6-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed3.16per min

40% accuracy

Strikes absorbed2.09per min

66% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed3.16per 15 min

55% success

Takedowns stuffed69%

Submission attempts0.2per 15 min

Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and our model's estimate of what Erik Perez earns per fight.

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Career history

WIN
vs Jose Quinonez×1Title bout · Title win #1
Budo Sento Championship 32· Nov 28, 2025· Featherweight· 20-9 vs 11-7
UD
LOSS
vs Enrique Barzola
Bellator 292· Mar 10, 2023· Bantamweight· 20-8 vs 18-7-2
UD
WIN
vs Blaine Shutt
Bellator 258· May 7, 2021· Bantamweight· 19-8 vs 8-4
UD
LOSS
vs Josh Hill
Bellator 244· Aug 21, 2020· Bantamweight· 19-7 vs 19-3
UD
LOSS
vs Toby Misech
Bellator 235· Dec 20, 2019· Bantamweight· 19-6 vs 11-7
TKO
R1 · 0:54
WIN
vs Andrés Leal
Combate 28: Monterrey· Nov 17, 2018· Bantamweight· 18-6 vs 12-6
SUB
R1 · 3:39
WIN
vs DJ Fuentes
Combate 21: Combate Estrellas 2· Apr 20, 2018· Bantamweight· 17-6 vs 13-10
TKO
R3 · 1:22
WIN
vs Felipe Arantes
UFCUFC Fight Night: Dos Anjos vs Ferguson· Nov 6, 2016· Bantamweight· 16-6 vs 18-7-1
SD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Francisco Rivera
UFCUFC 201: Lawler vs Woodley· Jul 31, 2016· Bantamweight· 15-6 vs 11-6
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Taylor Lapilus
UFCUFC Fight Night: Magny vs Gastelum· Nov 21, 2015· Bantamweight· 14-6 vs 10-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Bryan Caraway
UFCUFC Fight Night: Henderson vs Khabilov· Jun 7, 2014· Bantamweight· 14-5 vs 16-6
SUB
R2 · 1:52
WIN
vs Edwin Figueroa
UFCUFC 167: St-Pierre vs Hendricks· Nov 16, 2013· Bantamweight· 13-5 vs 9-3
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Takeya Mizugaki
UFCUFC Fight Night: Condit vs Kampmann 2· Aug 29, 2013· Bantamweight· 13-4 vs 17-7-2
SD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Byron Bloodworth
UFCUFC 155: Dos Santos vs. Velasquez II· Dec 30, 2012· Bantamweight· 12-4 vs 6-2
TKO
R1 · 3:50
WIN
vs Ken Stone
UFCUFC 150: Henderson vs. Edgar II· Aug 12, 2012· Bantamweight· 11-4 vs 11-3
TKO
R1 · 0:17
WIN
vs John Albert
UFCThe Ultimate Fighter: Live Finale· Jun 1, 2012· Bantamweight· 10-4 vs 3-2
SUB
R1 · 4:18
WIN
vs Paul McVeigh
BAMMA 8: Manuwa vs. Rea· Dec 10, 2011· Bantamweight· 9-4 vs 18-6
UD
WIN
vs James Brum
BAMMA 7: Wallhead vs. Trigg· Sep 10, 2011· Catchweight· 8-4 vs 6-1
SUB
R1 · 3:31
WIN
vs Doug Frey
Shark Fights 17· Jul 15, 2011· Catchweight· 7-4 vs 9-6
UD
WIN
vs Jesse Thorton
South Texas Fighting Championships· Apr 15, 2011· 6-4 vs 1-1
SUB
WIN
vs France Atala
Triple-A Promotions· Mar 12, 2011· 5-4 vs 0-0
SUB
LOSS
vs Jason Sampson
South Texas Fighting Championships· Sep 3, 2010· 5-3 vs 5-0
DEC
LOSS
vs DJ Fuentes
South Texas Fighting Championships· May 28, 2010· 5-2 vs 5-5
SUB
WIN
vs Jeremiah Castillo
New Mexico Regional· Nov 25, 2009· 4-2 vs 1-6
SUB
WIN
vs TBA
New Mexico Regional· Jul 25, 2009· 3-2
SUB
WIN
vs Albert Martinez
South Texas Fighting Championships· Apr 11, 2009· 2-2 vs 2-2
TKO
WIN
vs Sabino Becerra
South Texas Fighting Championships· Nov 1, 2008· 1-2 vs 0-1
SUB
WIN
vs Josh Scales
South Texas Fighting Championships· Aug 2, 2008· 0-2 vs 0-1
TKO
LOSS
vs Alfredo Morales
Mexico Regional· Jun 28, 2008· 0-1 vs 3-0
DEC
LOSS
vs Tim Snyder
South Texas Fighting Championships· May 3, 2008· 0-0 vs 6-2-1
DEC

Career history data via Tapology.

Official UFC Ranking

Erik Perez's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.

Current: Unranked
Peak: #9 Bantamweight
First ranked: Dec 30, 2013
Times ranked: 75

Bantamweight

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1576▲11
Peak: 1744Nov 16, 2013
Rated fights: 29

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Frequently asked questions

When does Erik Perez fight next?

Erik Perez has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Erik Perez's record?

Erik Perez's professional MMA record is 21-9-0.

Who is Erik Perez fighting next?

Erik Perez's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Erik Perez fight last?

Erik Perez most recently fought Felipe Arantes at UFC Fight Night: Dos Anjos vs Ferguson on Sunday, November 6, 2016, WIN (Split Decision).

What weight class does Erik Perez fight in?

Erik Perez fights at Bantamweight.

How many knockouts does Erik Perez have?

Erik Perez has 5 wins by KO/TKO and 8 wins by submission.

How tall is Erik Perez?

Erik Perez is 5'8" (173 cm) tall.

How much does Erik Perez weigh?

Erik Perez weighs 135 lbs (61 kg).

What is Erik Perez's reach?

Erik Perez has a reach of 68" (173 cm).

How old is Erik Perez?

Erik Perez is 36 years old (born Nov 19, 1989).

Where is Erik Perez from?

Erik Perez is from Mexico.

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