Bantamweight· Not Fighting

Erik Perez

“Goyito”· Monterrey, Mexico

Pro record

17-6-0

Model Elo

1628

#241 of 1994

Age: 33
Height: 5'8"
Reach: 68"
Stance: Orthodox
Team: Alliance MMA - Chula Vista
Born: Monterrey, Mexico
UFC debut: Jun 2, 2012

Profile

Erik Perez is 7–2 in the UFC since 2012. 3 of those 7 wins came inside the distance, 3 in the first round. Currently on a 3-fight winning streak. Last fight: beat Felipe Arantes by split decision (Nov 4, 2016).

UFC by the numbers

UFC record: 7–2; since 2012
Finish rate: 43%; 3 of 7 wins
1st-round finishes: 3
Elite wins: 0; vs opponents rated 1700+ at the time
Longest win streak: 3
Current streak: W3; wins in a row
Octagon time: 1h 30m; avg 10:02 per fight
Opposition: 1525; avg opponent Elo (1500 = average)

Best wins

Ranked by the opponent's Elo rating going into the fight.

Taylor Lapilus
unanimous decision, R3 · UFC Fight Night: Magny vs Gastelum · Nov 20, 2015
1589opp. Elo
Felipe Arantes
split decision, R3 · UFC Fight Night: Dos Anjos vs. Ferguson · Nov 4, 2016
1565opp. Elo
John Albert
submission, R1 · The Ultimate Fighter: Live Finale · May 31, 2012
1517opp. Elo

Career stats (UFC)

Career UFC averages. The white tick on each bar marks the UFC average.

Striking

Strikes landed / min3.16

UFC avg 3.35 · about average

Strikes absorbed / min2.09

UFC avg 3.95 · better than average

Striking accuracy41%

UFC avg 45% · below average

Striking defense67%

UFC avg 52% · better than average

Knockdowns / 15 min0.50

UFC avg 0.43 · better than average

Grappling

Takedowns / 15 min3.16

UFC avg 1.52 · better than average

Takedown accuracy0%

UFC avg 15% · below average

Takedown defense69%

UFC avg 52% · better than average

Submission attempts / 15 min0.17

UFC avg 0.58 · below average

Where the strikes land

Head 51%Body 36%Legs 13%

Where the strikes are thrown

Standing 51%Clinch 15%Ground 34%

Average fight time: 10:02

Fight history (9)

Res	Opponent	Method	Event
W	Felipe ArantesRecord after: 7-2	split decisionRound 3 · 5:00	UFC Fight Night: Dos Anjos vs. FergusonNov 4, 2016
W	Francisco RiveraRecord after: 6-2	unanimous decisionRound 3 · 5:00	UFC 201: Lawler vs. WoodleyJul 29, 2016
W	Taylor LapilusRecord after: 5-2	unanimous decisionRound 3 · 5:00	UFC Fight Night: Magny vs GastelumNov 20, 2015
L	Bryan CarawayRecord after: 4-2	submissionRound 2 · 1:52	UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs KhabilovJun 6, 2014
W	Edwin FigueroaRecord after: 4-1	unanimous decisionRound 3 · 5:00	UFC 167: St-Pierre vs HendricksNov 15, 2013
L	Takeya MizugakiRecord after: 3-1	split decisionRound 3 · 5:00	UFC Fight Night: Condit vs Kampmann 2Aug 27, 2013
W	Byron BloodworthRecord after: 3-0	KO/TKORound 1 · 3:50	UFC 155: Dos Santos vs Velasquez IIDec 28, 2012
W	Ken StoneRecord after: 2-0	KO/TKORound 1 · 0:17	UFC 150: Henderson vs Edgar IIAug 10, 2012
W	John AlbertRecord after: 1-0	submissionRound 1 · 4:18	The Ultimate Fighter: Live FinaleMay 31, 2012