Erik Perez
“Goyito”
Professional record
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Profile
- Age
- 36 (born November 19, 1989)
- Born in
- Monterrey
- Height
- 5' 8"
- Weight
- 135 lbs.
- Reach
- 68"
- Stance
- Orthodox
- UFC record
- 7-2
How the fights ended
Wins in the UFC7
- KO/TKO 2
- Submission 1
- Decision 4
Losses in the UFC2
- Submission 1
- Decision 1
UFC career stats
Striking
- Significant strikes landed per minute
- 3.16 top 62%
- Significant strikes absorbed per minute
- 2.09
Grappling
- Takedowns per 15 minutes
- 3.16 top 12%
- Submission attempts per 15 minutes
- 0.2
Next fight
In the record book
About Erik Perez
Erik Perez "Goyito" is a bantamweight mixed martial artist, born in Monterrey, Mexico, on November 19, 1989. Perez stands 5' 8", has a 68" reach and fights from an orthodox stance.
Perez turned professional in 2008, debuting with South Texas FC. A 10-4 record outside the UFC came first. Perez made a UFC debut at The Ultimate Fighter: Live Finale in June 2012 and beat John Albert by armbar on ground. In the UFC, Perez is 7-2 across 9 fights.
Perez's 7 UFC wins are split between 2 by knockout, 1 by submission and 4 on the scorecards. By the numbers, Perez avoids strikes better than 96% of bantamweights and lands more takedowns per 15 minutes than 88% of bantamweights.
Perez's most recent UFC appearance was at UFC Fight Night: Dos Anjos vs. Ferguson in November 2016, where Perez beat Felipe Arantes.
UFC fight history
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W
Decision - Split · R3 5:00
UFC Fight Night: Dos Anjos vs. Ferguson
Nov 5, 2016
36Str 3TD 0KD -
W
Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00
Jul 30, 2016
54Str 2TD 0KD -
W
Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00
UFC Fight Night: Magny vs Gastelum
Nov 21, 2015
31Str 1TD 0KD -
L
Submission · Rear Naked Choke · R2 1:52
UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs Khabilov
Jun 7, 2014
10Str 1TD 0KD -
W
Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00
UFC 167: St-Pierre vs Hendricks
Nov 16, 2013
50Str 7TD 1KD -
L
Decision - Split · R3 5:00
UFC Fight Night: Condit vs Kampmann 2
Aug 28, 2013
37Str 5TD 0KD -
W
KO/TKO · Punches to Head On Ground · R1 3:50
UFC 155: Dos Santos vs Velasquez II
Dec 29, 2012
40Str 0TD 1KD -
W
KO/TKO · Punch to Head At Distance · R1 0:17
UFC 150: Henderson vs Edgar II
Aug 11, 2012
9Str 0TD 1KD -
W
Submission · Armbar On Ground · R1 4:18
The Ultimate Fighter: Live Finale
Jun 1, 2012
18Str 0TD 0KD
Full MMA career
Erik Perez is 22-9 across 31 professional fights in 12 promotions, since a pro debut on May 3, 2008 (South Texas FC). 22 of those fights were outside the UFC.
Pro wins22
- KO/TKO 5
- Submission 8
- Decision 9
Pro losses9
- KO/TKO 1
- Submission 2
- Decision 6
- Finish rate
- 59% of wins
- Longest win streak
- 8
- Current streak
- 2 wins
Fights by promotion
| Promotion | Record | First fight |
|---|---|---|
| UFC | 7-2 | 2012 |
| South Texas FC | 4-3 | 2008 |
| Bellator | 1-3 | 2019 |
| BAMMA | 2-0 | 2011 |
| Combate Americas | 2-0 | 2018 |
| Budo Sento Championship | 1-0 | 2025 |
| Duke City MMA Series | 1-0 | 2009 |
| MMA Mexico | 1-0 | 2026 |
| Shark Fights | 1-0 | 2011 |
| Southwest Cage Association | 1-0 | 2009 |
| Triple A Promotions | 1-0 | 2011 |
| Warriors FC | 0-1 | 2008 |
All professional fights
| Result | Opponent | Date |
|---|---|---|
| W | Abraham Canavati | Jun 27, 2026 |
| W | José Alberto Quiñónez | Nov 28, 2025 |
| L | Enrique Barzola | Mar 10, 2023 |
| W | Blaine Shutt | May 7, 2021 |
| L | Josh Hill | Aug 21, 2020 |
| L | Toby Misech | Dec 20, 2019 |
| W | Andres Ayala | Nov 17, 2018 |
| W | David Fuentes | Apr 20, 2018 |
| W | Felipe Arantes | Nov 5, 2016 |
| W | Francisco Rivera | Jul 30, 2016 |
| W | Taylor Lapilus | Nov 21, 2015 |
| L | Bryan Caraway | Jun 7, 2014 |
| W | Edwin Figueroa | Nov 16, 2013 |
| L | Takeya Mizugaki | Aug 28, 2013 |
| W | Byron Bloodworth | Dec 29, 2012 |
| W | Ken Stone | Aug 11, 2012 |
| W | John Albert | Jun 1, 2012 |
| W | Paul McVeigh | Dec 10, 2011 |
| W | James Brum | Sep 10, 2011 |
| W | Douglas Frey | Jul 15, 2011 |
| W | Jesse Thorton | Apr 15, 2011 |
| W | France Atala | Mar 12, 2011 |
| L | Jason Sampson | Sep 3, 2010 |
| L | David Fuentes | May 28, 2010 |
| W | Jeremiah Castillo | Nov 25, 2009 |
| W | Fabian Jacquez | Jul 25, 2009 |
| W | Albert Martinez | Apr 11, 2009 |
| W | Sabino Becerra | Nov 1, 2008 |
| W | Josh Scales | Aug 2, 2008 |
| L | Alfredo Morales | Jun 28, 2008 |
| L | Tim Snyder | May 3, 2008 |
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Quick answers
What is Erik Perez's record?
Erik Perez's professional MMA record is 22 wins, 9 losses and 0 draws.
How old is Erik Perez?
Erik Perez is 36 years old, born on November 19, 1989.
How tall is Erik Perez and what is their reach?
Erik Perez stands 5' 8" with a 68" reach.
Who did Erik Perez fight last?
Erik Perez beat Felipe Arantes by Decision - Split at UFC Fight Night: Dos Anjos vs. Ferguson on Nov 5, 2016.