Erik Perez

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Érik Pérez
Born Érik Gregorio Pérez
(1989-11-19) November 19, 1989
Monterrey, Mexico
Other names Goyito
Nationality Mexican
Height 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Weight 135 lb (61 kg; 9 st 9 lb)
Division Bantamweight
Reach 67 in (170 cm)
Fighting out of Albuquerque, New Mexico
Team Jackson's MMA
Years active 2008 - present
Mixed martial arts record
Total 19
Wins 14
By knockout 4
By submission 7
By decision 3
Losses 5
By submission 1
By decision 4
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Érik Gregorio Pérez (born November 19, 1989) is a Mexican mixed martial artist who competes in the bantamweight division of the UFC. As of January 27, 2014, he is #12 in official UFC bantamweight rankings.[1]

Mixed martial arts career

BAMMA

Perez faced Paul McVeigh at BAMMA 8. He won the back and forth fight via unanimous decision.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Upon his permanent move to United States, Erik Perez established a full-time training camp at Jackson's MMA in Albuquerque, New Mexico.[2] Erik Perez is managed by VFD Sports Marketing

Perez faced John Albert on June 1, 2012 at The Ultimate Fighter 15 Finale replacing Byron Bloodworth who was removed from the bout.[3] Perez won the fight via controversial armbar submission as Albert did not appear to verbally submit or tap out but the fight was stopped by referee Kim Winslow.

Perez next faced Ken Stone on August 11, 2012 at UFC 150.[4] He won via first round KO in 17 seconds. With this win, Perez obtained the fastest Bantamweight knockout in UFC and WEC Bantamweight history, beating Damacio Page's 18-second KO over Marcos Galvao.

Perez fought Byron Bloodworth on December 29, 2012 at UFC 155.[5] He won the fight via TKO in the first round.

Perez was expected to face Johnny Bedford on April 27, 2013 at UFC 159.[6] However, Perez pulled out of the bout just days before the event citing an injury and was replaced by Bryan Caraway.[7]

Perez faced Takeya Mizugaki on August 28, 2013 at UFC Fight Night 27[8] He lost the fight via split decision.[9]

Perez next faced Edwin Figueroa at UFC 167.[10] He won the fight via unanimous decision.

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 14–5 Edwin Figueroa Decision (unanimous) UFC 167 November 16, 2013 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 13–5 Takeya Mizugaki Decision (split) UFC Fight Night: Condit vs. Kampmann 2 August 28, 2013 3 5:00 Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 13–4 Byron Bloodworth TKO (punches) UFC 155 December 29, 2012 1 3:50 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 12–4 Ken Stone KO (punches) UFC 150 August 11, 2012 1 0:17 Denver, Colorado, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 11–4 John Albert Verbal Submission (armbar) The Ultimate Fighter 15 Finale June 1, 2012 1 4:18 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 10–4 Paul McVeigh Decision (unanimous) BAMMA 8 December 10, 2011 3 5:00 Nottingham, England
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 9–4 James Brum Technical Submission (rear naked choke) BAMMA 7 September 10, 2011 1 3:31 Birmingham, England
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 8–4 Douglas Frey Decision (unanimous) Shark Fights 17 July 15, 2011 3 5:00 Frisco, Texas, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 7–4 Jesse Thorton Submission (rear naked choke) STFC 15: Nature of the Beast April 15, 2011 2 2:34 McAllen, Texas, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 6–4 France Atala Submission (rear naked choke) Triple A Promotions March 12, 2011 1 1:53 Laredo, Texas, United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 5–4 Jason Sampson Decision (split) STFC: 9/3/10 September 3, 2010 3 5:00 McAllen, Texas, United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 5–3 David Fuentes Submission (armbar) STFC 11: Night of Champions May 28, 2010 3 3:01 McAllen, Texas, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 5–2 Jeremiah Castillo Submission (armbar) SCA: Duke City Fall Brawl 2 November 25, 2009 1 2:23 Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 4–2 Fabian Jacquez Submission (rear naked choke) DCMMAS: Duke City MMA Series 2 July 25, 2009 1 0:55 Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 3–2 Albert Martinez TKO (punches) STFC 6: Evolution April 11, 2009 1 2:17 Odessa, Texas, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 2–2 Sabino Becerra Submission (triangle choke) STFC 4: Fuentes vs. King November 1, 2008 1 3:29 McAllen, Texas, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 1–2 Josh Scales TKO (punches) STFC 3: War Zone August 2, 2008 1 1:09 McAllen, Texas, United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 0–2 Alfredo Morales Decision (split) Warriors Fighting Championship June 28, 2008 3 3:00 Mexico City, Mexico
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 0–1 Tim Snyder Decision (split) STFC 2: Aftershock May 3, 2008 3 N/A Edinburg, Texas, United States

References

  1. ↑ UFC Fighter Rankings
  2. ↑ "Erik "El Goyito" Perez – The Journey From Monterrey to MMA’s UFC 150". Southwest Fight News. Aug 10, 2012. 
  3. ↑ "Newcomer Erik Perez Steps In at TUF Live Finale". MMAWeekly.com. May 15, 2012. Retrieved May 15, 2012. 
  4. ↑ "Ken Stone meets Erik Perez in bantamweight bout at UFC 150 in Denver". mmajunkie.com. July 14, 2012. 
  5. ↑ Dann Stupp (October 22, 2012). "Erik Perez vs. Byron Bloodworth added to UFC 155 in December". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved October 22, 2012. 
  6. ↑ Dann Stupp (March 6, 2013). "Unbeaten 135-pounders Johnny Bedford and Erik Perez meet at UFC 159". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved March 6, 2013. 
  7. ↑ Staff (2013-04-22). "Erik Perez out, Johnny Bedford now meets Bryan Caraway at UFC 159". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2013-04-22. 
  8. ↑ Staff (2013-06-11). "Takeya Mizugaki vs. Erik Perez set for UFC on Fox Sports 1 2 in Indy". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2013-06-11. 
  9. ↑ Regresa Erik “Goyito” Pérez a las Artes Marciales Mixtas 26 August 2013
  10. ↑ Tristan Critchfield (2013-09-16). "Erik Perez-Edwin Figueroa Bantamweight Clash Targeted for UFC 167 in Las Vegas". sherdog.com. Retrieved 2013-09-16. 

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