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Erik Perez

"Goyito"
21-9-0MexicoMexicoLast 5
Grappling 0-1
21-9-0 · 13 finishes · Full stats →
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CAREER SUMMARY

Erik Perez holds a professional MMA record of 21-9-0. Erik Perez has 31 professional MMA bouts on record. Erik Perez has won 21 fights: 5 by KO/TKO, 8 by submission, 8 by decision. Of 10 career losses, 1 came by KO/TKO and 2 by submission. In the UFC, Erik Perez lands 3.16 significant strikes per minute with 41% 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: March 10, 2023. Tracked organizations: BELLATOR, 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

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

Camp

  • Jackson-Wink MMA · Mexico

Fight DNA

Grappling Specialist

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

PowerSpeedPrecisionDurabilityEngineWrestlingGround
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

Pro MMARecord: 21-9-0 · Source: UFCalendar
Striking
Strikes landed3.16per min
41% accuracy
Strikes absorbed2.09per min
67% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed3.16per 15 min
56% success
Takedowns stuffed69%
Submission attempts0.2per 15 min
UFC careerRecord: 7-2-0 · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed3.16per min
41% accuracy
Strikes absorbed2.09per min
67% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed3.16per 15 min
56% success
Takedowns stuffed69%
Submission attempts0.2per 15 min
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Where they rank

All-time boards where Erik Perez sits in the top 25.

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Erik Perez earns per fight.

Erik Perez's salary & career earnings →

Career history

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

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

#1#5#10#152014201520162017Dec 30, 2013 · #13Jan 7, 2014 · #11Jan 27, 2014 · #12Mar 10, 2014 · #10Mar 17, 2014 · #11Mar 24, 2014 · #9Apr 14, 2014 · #11Apr 21, 2014 · #12Apr 28, 2014 · #10May 12, 2014 · #11Jun 2, 2014 · #12Jun 9, 2014 · #14Jun 16, 2014 · #13Sep 22, 2014 · #12Sep 29, 2014 · #13Nov 17, 2014 · #12Dec 8, 2014 · #13Dec 22, 2014 · #12Feb 24, 2015 · #13Apr 13, 2015 · #14May 11, 2015 · #15Aug 25, 2015 · #15Jan 2, 2017 · #15Jan 18, 2017 · #15#15

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1571▲10
Peak
1741Nov 16, 2013
Rated fights
30
150016001700200920122015201820212024May 3, 2008 · 1474Jun 28, 2008 · 1456Aug 2, 2008 · 1498Nov 1, 2008 · 1535Apr 11, 2009 · 1571Nov 25, 2009 · 1591May 28, 2010 · 1560Sep 3, 2010 · 1548Mar 12, 2011 · 1569Apr 15, 2011 · 1587Jul 15, 2011 · 1602Sep 10, 2011 · 1630Dec 10, 2011 · 1655Jun 1, 2012 · 1679Aug 12, 2012 · 1714Dec 30, 2012 · 1736Aug 29, 2013 · 1723Nov 16, 2013 · 1741Jun 7, 2014 · 1724Nov 21, 2015 · 1705Jul 31, 2016 · 1715Nov 6, 2016 · 1720Apr 20, 2018 · 1698Nov 17, 2018 · 1709Dec 21, 2019 · 1685Jun 7, 2020 · 1676Aug 21, 2020 · 1667May 7, 2021 · 1675Mar 11, 2023 · 1622Nov 28, 2025 · 15711571

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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 Enrique Barzola at Bellator 292: Nurmagomedov vs. Henderson on Friday, March 10, 2023, LOSS (Unanimous 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.