Érik Pérez

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Érik Pérez
Born Érik Gregorio Pérez Ruvalcaba[1][2]
(1989-11-19) November 19, 1989 (age 34)
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]

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

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
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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  12. ↑ Regresa Erik “Goyito” Pérez a las Artes Marciales Mixtas 26 August 2013
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