Erik Gregorio Pérez Ruvalcaba (born November 19, 1989)[1][2] is a Mexican mixed martial artist who competes in the Bantamweight division. A professional competitor since 2008, he has competed for Bellator MMA, Shark Fights, BAMMA, UFC and Combate Americas.

Personal life

Erik Pérez was born in México. Pérez grew from a family of sportsmen; his older brother Jorge Pérez is a professional boxer, while his brothers Iván Pérez, and Jair Pérez both are fellow mixed martial artists. Érik, Iván, and Jair all three fought together in Combate Americas.[4][5]

Mixed martial arts career

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Upon his permanent move to United States, Erik Pérez established a full-time training camp at Jackson's MMA in Albuquerque, New Mexico.[6]

Pérez faced John Albert on June 1, 2012, at The Ultimate Fighter 15 Finale replacing Byron Bloodworth who was removed from the bout.[7] 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.[8]

Pérez next faced Ken Stone on August 11, 2012, at UFC 150.[9] 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.[10]

Pérez fought Byron Bloodworth on December 29, 2012, at UFC 155.[11] He won the fight via TKO in the first round.[12]

Pérez was expected to face Johnny Bedford on April 27, 2013, at UFC 159.[13] However, Pérez pulled out of the bout just days before the event citing an injury and was replaced by Bryan Caraway.[14]

Pérez faced Takeya Mizugaki on August 28, 2013, at UFC Fight Night 27[15] He lost the fight via split decision.[16]

Pérez next faced Edwin Figueroa at UFC 167.[17] He won the fight via unanimous decision.

Pérez faced Bryan Caraway on June 7, 2014, at UFC Fight Night 42.[18] He lost the fight via rear-naked choke submission in the second round.[19]

Pérez was expected to face Marcus Brimage on November 15, 2014, at UFC 180.[20] However, Pérez pulled out of the bout in mid-October citing a shoulder injury.[21]

Pérez was briefly linked to a fight with Damian Stasiak on November 21, 2015, at The Ultimate Fighter Latin America 2 Finale.[22] However, Stasiak was removed from the bout and replaced by Taylor Lapilus.[23] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[24]

Pérez next faced Francisco Rivera on July 30, 2016, at UFC 201.[25] He won the back-and-forth fight by unanimous decision.[26]

Pérez faced Felipe Arantes on November 5, 2016, at The Ultimate Fighter Latin America 3 Finale.[27] He was awarded a split decision victory.[28] Perez signed with Combate Americas on October 31, 2017, after fighting out his contract with the UFC.[29]

Combate Americas

Following his departure from the UFC, Pérez signed a multi-fight contract with Combate Americas.[30] On March 15, 2018, it was announced that Pérez would be fighting against top-ranked fighter in Texas, David "DJ" Fuentes.[31] The fight took place on April 20, and Erik won the fight by knockout.[32]

Pérez was expected to headline Combate Americas Mexico vs. USA against John Castañeda on October 13, 2018, but the bout was postponed to a later date because Castaneda caught staph infection.[33][34]

Pérez then headlined Combate Americas Combate Monterrey on November 17, 2018, against Andres Ayala.[35] He won the fight via rear-naked choke in the first round.[36]

Bellator MMA

Following a two-fight stint at Combate Americas, Pérez signed a multi-fight deal with Bellator MMA.[37]

Pérez made his promotional debut against Toby Misech at Bellator 236 on December 20, 2019.[38] He lost the fight via knockout in the first round.[39]

Pérez faced Josh Hill at Bellator 244 on August 21, 2020.[40] He lost the fight by unanimous decision.[41]

Pérez was expected to face Brian Moore at Bellator 258 on May 7, 2021.[42] However, Moore tested positive for COVID and pulled out of the bout.[43] He was replaced by Blaine Shutt.[44] Pérez won the bout via unanimous decision.[45]

Pérez was scheduled to face Brett Johns on October 16, 2021, at Bellator 268.[46] However on October 5, it was announced that Perez was injured and the bout was scrapped.[47]

Pérez, replacing Jared Scoggins, was scheduled to face Cee Jay Hamilton on April 22, 2022, at Bellator 278.[48] Pérez in turn pulled out of the bout and Hamilton was not rescheduled, instead being paid his show money, despite not weighing in or fighting.[49]

Pérez faced Enrique Barzola on March 10, 2023, at Bellator 292.[50] He lost the fight by unanimous decision.[51]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
29 matches 20 wins 9 losses
By knockout 5 1
By submission 8 2
By decision 7 6
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 20–9 Enrique Barzola Decision (unanimous) Bellator 292 March 10, 2023 3 5:00 San Jose, California, United States Featherweight debut.
Win 20–8 Blaine Shutt Decision (unanimous) Bellator 258 May 7, 2021 3 5:00 Uncasville, Connecticut, United States
Loss 19–8 Josh Hill Decision (unanimous) Bellator 244 August 21, 2020 3 5:00 Uncasville, Connecticut, United States
Loss 19–7 Toby Misech KO (punches) Bellator 235 December 20, 2019 1 0:54 Honolulu, Hawaii, United States Catchweight (141.4 lbs) bout; Misech missed weight.
Win 19–6 Andres Ayala Submission (rear-naked choke) Combate Americas - Combate Monterrey November 17, 2018 1 3:39 Monterrey, Nuevo León
Win 18–6 David Fuentes KO (punches) Combate Americas - Combate Estrellas 2 April 20, 2018 3 1:22 Monterrey, Nuevo León
Win 17–6 Felipe Arantes Decision (split) The Ultimate Fighter Latin America 3 Finale: dos Anjos vs. Ferguson November 5, 2016 3 5:00 Mexico City, Mexico
Win 16–6 Francisco Rivera Decision (unanimous) UFC 201 July 30, 2016 3 5:00 Atlanta, Georgia, United States
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 Fastest knockout in UFC bantamweight history
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 Catchweight (140 lbs) bout.
Win 8–4 Douglas Frey Decision (unanimous) Shark Fights 17: Horwich vs. Rosholt 2 July 15, 2011 3 5:00 Frisco, Texas, United States Catchweight (150 lbs) bout.
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

Karate Combat record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 1-1 Adam Noi Decision (unanimous) Karate Combat 49 September 18, 2024 3 3:00 Singapore
Win 1-0 Eoghan Chelmiah Decision (split) Karate Combat 44 February 23, 2024 3 3:00 Mexico city, Mexico

See also

References

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