Erik Perez
Last fight: Win vs Abraham Canavati · Unanimous Decision · Jun 27, 2026
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CAREER SUMMARY
Erik Perez holds a professional MMA record of 22-9-0. Perez has 32 professional MMA bouts on record. Perez has won 22 fights: 5 by KO/TKO, 8 by submission, 9 by decision. Of 10 career losses, 1 came by KO/TKO and 2 by submission. In the UFC, Perez lands 3.16 significant strikes per minute with 41% accuracy and averages 3.16 takedowns per 15 minutes. Perez also has 1 recorded Grappling bout. 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
- Nov 19, 1989
- Age
- 36
- Nationality
- Mexico
- Birthplace
- Monterrey, Mexico
Career history
- WINvs Abraham CanavatiMMA Mexico 8· Jun 27, 2026· Featherweight· 22-9 vs 10-7UD
- WINBudo Sento Championship 32· Nov 28, 2025· Featherweight· 21-9 vs 11-8UD
- LOSSBellator 292: Nurmagomedov vs Henderson· Mar 10, 2023· Bantamweight· 20-9 vs 19-7-2UDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Blaine ShuttBellator 258: Archuleta vs Pettis· May 7, 2021· 20-8 vs 8-5UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSvs Josh HillBellator 244· Aug 21, 2020· Bantamweight· 19-8 vs 20-3UD
- LOSSvs Josh HillBellator 244: Chandler vs Henderson 2· Jun 6, 2020· Bantamweight· 19-8UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSvs Toby MisechBellator Salute: Barnett vs Markes· Dec 20, 2019· Bantamweight· 19-7 vs 12-7TKOR1 · 0:54
- WINvs Andrés LealCombate 28: Monterrey· Nov 17, 2018· Bantamweight· 19-6 vs 12-7SUBR1 · 3:39
- WINvs DJ FuentesCombate 21: Combate Estrellas 2· Apr 20, 2018· Bantamweight· 18-6 vs 13-11TKOR3 · 1:22
- WINUFC Fight Night: Dos Anjos vs Ferguson· Nov 5, 2016· Bantamweight· 17-6 vs 18-8-1SDR3 · 5:00
- WINUFC 201: Lawler vs Woodley· Jul 30, 2016· Bantamweight· 16-6 vs 11-7UDR3 · 5:00
- WINUFC Fight Night: Magny vs Gastelum· Nov 21, 2015· Bantamweight· 15-6 vs 10-2UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSUFC Fight Night: Henderson vs Khabilov· Jun 7, 2014· Bantamweight· 14-6 vs 17-6SUBR2 · 1:52
- WINUFC 167: St-Pierre vs Hendricks· Nov 16, 2013· Bantamweight· 14-5 vs 9-4UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSUFC Fight Night: Condit vs Kampmann 2· Aug 28, 2013· Bantamweight· 13-5 vs 18-7-2SDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Byron BloodworthUFC 155: Dos Santos vs Velasquez II· Dec 30, 2012· Bantamweight· 13-4 vs 6-3TKOR1 · 3:50
- WINvs Ken StoneUFC 150: Henderson vs Edgar II· Aug 11, 2012· Bantamweight· 12-4 vs 11-4TKOR1 · 0:17
- WINvs John AlbertUFC · The Ultimate Fighter: Live Finale· Jun 1, 2012· Bantamweight· 11-4 vs 3-3SUBR1 · 4:18
- WINvs Paul McVeighBAMMA 8: Manuwa vs. Rea· Dec 10, 2011· Bantamweight· 10-4 vs 18-7UD
- WINvs James BrumBAMMA 7: Wallhead vs. Trigg· Sep 10, 2011· Catchweight· 9-4 vs 6-2SUBR1 · 3:31
- WINvs Doug FreyShark Fights 17· Jul 15, 2011· Catchweight· 8-4 vs 9-7UD
- WINvs Jesse ThortonSouth Texas Fighting Championships· Apr 15, 2011· 7-4 vs 1-2SUB
- WINvs France AtalaTriple-A Promotions· Mar 12, 2011· 6-4 vs 0-1SUB
- LOSSSouth Texas Fighting Championships· Sep 3, 2010· 5-4 vs 6-0DEC
- LOSSvs DJ FuentesSouth Texas Fighting Championships· May 28, 2010· 5-3 vs 6-5SUB
- WINvs Jeremiah CastilloNew Mexico Regional· Nov 25, 2009· 5-2 vs 1-7SUB
- WINvs Unknown opponentNew Mexico Regional· Jul 25, 2009· 4-2SUB
- WINvs Albert MartinezSouth Texas Fighting Championships· Apr 11, 2009· 3-2 vs 2-3TKO
- WINvs Sabino BecerraSouth Texas Fighting Championships· Nov 1, 2008· 2-2 vs 0-2SUB
- WINvs Josh ScalesSouth Texas Fighting Championships· Aug 2, 2008· 1-2 vs 0-2TKO
- LOSSvs Alfredo MoralesMexico Regional· Jun 28, 2008· 0-2 vs 4-0DEC
- LOSSvs Tim SnyderSouth Texas Fighting Championships· May 3, 2008· 0-1 vs 7-2-1DEC
Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion
- LOSSvs Elias AndersonCombat Jiu Jitsu Worlds 2021· Dec 19, 2021· 0-1SUBR1 · 3:34
- LOSSvs Adam NoiKarate Combat 49· Sep 18, 2024· Flyweight· 1-1UD
- WINvs Eoghan ChelmiahKarate Combat 44· Feb 23, 2024· Catchweight· 1-0SD
Background
Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp
Camp
- Jackson-Wink MMA
Fight DNA
Grappling SpecialistUFCalendar's style model · Bantamweight roster (343 fighters)
Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.
By the numbers
Where they rank
All-time boards where Erik Perez sits in the top 25.
Related fighters
Salary & career earnings
Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Erik Perez earns per fight.
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
UFCalendar Power Index rating
- Current
- 1579▲7
- Peak
- 1741Nov 16, 2013
- Rated fights
- 31
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 22-9-0.
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.
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