Érik Pérez
Érik Pérez | |
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Born | Érik Gregorio Pérez Ruvalcaba[1][2] November 19, 1989 Guadalupe, Nuevo León, Mexico[1][2] |
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 | 67.0 in (170 cm)[3] |
Fighting out of | San Diego, California |
Team | Alliance MMA |
Years active | 2008 - present |
Mixed martial arts record | |
Total | 21 |
Wins | 15 |
By knockout | 4 |
By submission | 7 |
By decision | 4 |
Losses | 6 |
By submission | 2 |
By decision | 4 |
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog |
Érik "Goyito" Gregorio Pérez Ruvalcaba (born November 19, 1989)[1][2] is a Mexican mixed martial artist who competes in the bantamweight division of the UFC. As of August 17, 2015, he is #15 in the official UFC bantamweight rankings.[4]
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Mixed martial arts career
BAMMA
Pérez 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, Érik Pérez established a full-time training camp at Jackson's MMA in Albuquerque, New Mexico.[5] Érik Pérez is managed by VFD Sports Marketing
Pérez faced John Albert on June 1, 2012 at The Ultimate Fighter 15 Finale replacing Byron Bloodworth who was removed from the bout.[6] Pérez 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.
Pérez next faced Ken Stone on August 11, 2012 at UFC 150.[7] He won via first round KO in 17 seconds. With this win, Pérez obtained the fastest Bantamweight knockout in UFC and WEC Bantamweight history, beating Damacio Page's 18-second KO over Marcos Galvao.
Pérez fought Byron Bloodworth on December 29, 2012 at UFC 155.[8] He won the fight via TKO in the first round.
Pérez was expected to face Johnny Bedford on April 27, 2013 at UFC 159.[9] However, Pérez pulled out of the bout just days before the event citing an injury and was replaced by Bryan Caraway.[10]
Pérez faced Takeya Mizugaki on August 28, 2013 at UFC Fight Night 27[11] He lost the fight via split decision.[12]
Pérez next faced Edwin Figueroa at UFC 167.[13] He won the fight via unanimous decision.
Pérez faced Bryan Caraway on June 7, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 42.[14] He lost the fight via rear-naked choke submission in the second round.
Perez was expected to face Marcus Brimage on November 15, 2014 at UFC 180.[15] However, Perez pulled out of the bout in mid-October citing a shoulder injury.[16]
Perez was briefly linked to a fight with Damian Stasiak on November 21, 2015 at The Ultimate Fighter Latin America 2 Finale.[17] However, Stasiak was removed from the bout and replaced by Taylor Lapilus.[18] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[19]
Perez is expected to face Francisco Rivera on July 30, 2016 at UFC 201.[20]
Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown | ||
21 matches | 15 wins | 6 losses |
By knockout | 4 | 0 |
By submission | 7 | 2 |
By decision | 4 | 4 |
Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
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Win | 15–6 | Taylor Lapilus | Decision (unanimous) | The Ultimate Fighter Latin America 2 Finale: Magny vs. Gastelum | November 21, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Monterrey, Mexico | |
Loss | 14–6 | Bryan Caraway | Submission (rear-naked choke) | UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs. Khabilov | June 7, 2014 | 2 | 1:52 | Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States | |
Win | 14–5 | Edwin Figueroa | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 167 | November 16, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
Loss | 13–5 | Takeya Mizugaki | Decision (split) | UFC Fight Night: Condit vs. Kampmann 2 | August 28, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Indianapolis, Indiana, United States | |
Win | 13–4 | Byron Bloodworth | TKO (punches) | UFC 155 | December 29, 2012 | 1 | 3:50 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
Win | 12–4 | Ken Stone | KO (punch) | UFC 150 | August 11, 2012 | 1 | 0:17 | Denver, Colorado, United States | |
Win | 11–4 | John Albert | Submission (armbar) | The Ultimate Fighter: Live Finale | June 1, 2012 | 1 | 4:18 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
Win | 10–4 | Paul McVeigh | Decision (unanimous) | BAMMA 8 | December 10, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Nottingham, England | |
Win | 9–4 | James Brum | Submission (rear-naked choke) | BAMMA 7 | September 10, 2011 | 1 | 3:31 | Birmingham, England | |
Win | 8–4 | Douglas Frey | Decision (unanimous) | Shark Fights 17: Horwich vs. Rosholt 2 | July 15, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Frisco, Texas, United States | |
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 | |
Win | 6–4 | France Atala | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Triple A Promotions | March 12, 2011 | 1 | 1:53 | Laredo, Texas, United States | |
Loss | 5–4 | Jason Sampson | Decision (split) | STFC: 9/3/10 | September 3, 2010 | 3 | 5:00 | McAllen, Texas, United States | |
Loss | 5–3 | David Fuentes | Submission (armbar) | STFC 11: Night of Champions | May 28, 2010 | 3 | 3:01 | McAllen, Texas, United States | |
Win | 5–2 | Jeremiah Castillo | Submission (armbar) | SCA: Duke City Fall Brawl 2 | November 25, 2009 | 1 | 2:23 | Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States | |
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 | |
Win | 3–2 | Albert Martinez | TKO (punches) | STFC 6: Evolution | April 11, 2009 | 1 | 2:17 | Odessa, Texas, United States | |
Win | 2–2 | Sabino Becerra | Submission (triangle choke) | STFC 4: Fuentes vs. King | November 1, 2008 | 1 | 3:29 | McAllen, Texas, United States | |
Win | 1–2 | Josh Scales | TKO (punches) | STFC 3: War Zone | August 2, 2008 | 1 | 1:09 | McAllen, Texas, United States | |
Loss | 0–2 | Alfredo Morales | Decision (split) | Warriors Fighting Championship | June 28, 2008 | 3 | 3:00 | Mexico City, Mexico | |
Loss | 0–1 | Tim Snyder | Decision (split) | STFC 2: Aftershock | May 3, 2008 | 3 | N/A | Edinburg, Texas, United States |
See also
References
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