Erik Pérez (20-9, 13) was born in Guadalupe, Nuevo León, Mexico on November 19, 1989. At the age of 18 years on May 3, 2008, he made his professional MMA debut against Tim Snyder, losing the fight via 3-round split decision.
On August 11, 2012, 22-year old Erik Pérez made his UFC debut on his 16th professional MMA fight at UFC 150 against a 29-year old Ken Stone, winning the fight in the 1st round via KO.
Pérez' last fight was a 3-round unanimous decision loss to Enrique Barzola at Bellator 292 at age 33 on March 10, 2023. He is on a 1-fight losing streak.
He has fought six times in the UFC, and has a record of 4 wins and 2 losses in the promotion.
Some of Erik Pérez' best fights have been against Ken Stone, Byron Bloodworth, John Albert, Edwin Figueroa, Francisco Rivera, Taylor Lapilus and Felipe Arantes. For details about these fights refer to "Best fights of Erik Pérez".
Pérez has 9 losses on his MMA record. For details about these losses refer to "Erik Pérez Losses".
| # | Date | Opponent | Promotion | Weight | Round | Method | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
29  | Mar 10, 2023 33 years, 3 months 20-9 (13) | 33 years, 10 months 18-7-2 (9) | Bellator | FT | 3 | UD | LOSS |
28 | May 7, 2021 31 years, 5 months 20-8 (13) | Blaine Shutt | Bellator | BT | 3 | UD | WIN |
27  | Aug 21, 2020 30 years, 9 months 19-8 (13) | 33 years, 8 months 19-3 (8) | Bellator | BT | 3 | UD | LOSS |
26 | Dec 20, 2019 30 years, 1 months 19-7 (13) | Toby Misech | Bellator | BT | 1 | KO | LOSS Punches |
25 | Nov 17, 2018 28 years, 11 months 19-6 (13) | Andres Ayala | BT | 1 | SUB | WIN Rear-naked choke | |
24 | Apr 20, 2018 28 years, 5 months 18-6 (12) | David Fuentes | BT | 3 | KO | WIN Punches | |
23  | Nov 5, 2016 26 years, 11 months 17-6 (11) | 28 years, 8 months 18-7-1 (13) | TUF | BT | 3 | SD | WIN |
22  | Jul 30, 2016 26 years, 8 months 16-6 (11) | 34 years, 9 months 11-6 (8) | UFC | BT | 3 | UD | WIN |
21  | Nov 21, 2015 26 years 15-6 (11) | 23 years, 7 months 10-1 (7) | TUF | BT | 3 | UD | WIN |
20  | Jun 7, 2014 24 years, 6 months 14-6 (11) | 29 years, 10 months 18-6 (17) | UFC | BT | 2 | SUB | LOSS Rear-naked choke |
19  | Nov 16, 2013 23 years, 11 months 14-5 (11) | 29 years, 3 months 9-3 (8) | UFC | BT | 3 | UD | WIN |
18  | Aug 28, 2013 23 years, 9 months 13-5 (11) | 29 years, 8 months 17-7-2 (6) | UFC | BT | 3 | SD | LOSS |
17 | Dec 29, 2012 23 years, 1 months 13-4 (11) | Byron Bloodworth | UFC | BT | 1 | TKO | WIN Punches |
16  | Aug 11, 2012 22 years, 8 months 12-4 (10) | 29 years, 10 months 11-3 (9) | UFC | BT | 1 | KO | WIN Punch |
15  | Jun 1, 2012 22 years, 6 months 11-4 (9) | 25 years, 7 months 7-2 (7) | TUF | 1 | SUB | WIN Armbar | |
14 | Dec 10, 2011 22 years 10-4 (8) | Paul McVeigh | 3 | UD | WIN | ||
13 | Sep 10, 2011 21 years, 9 months 9-4 (8) | James Brum | 1 | SUB | WIN Rear-naked choke | ||
12 | Jul 15, 2011 21 years, 7 months 8-4 (7) | Douglas Frey | 3 | UD | WIN | ||
11 | Apr 15, 2011 21 years, 4 months 7-4 (7) | Jesse Thorton | 2 | SUB | WIN Rear-naked choke | ||
10 | Mar 12, 2011 21 years, 3 months 6-4 (6) | France Atala | 1 | SUB | WIN Rear-naked choke | ||
9 | Sep 3, 2010 20 years, 9 months 5-4 (5) | Jason Sampson | 3 | SD | LOSS | ||
8 | May 28, 2010 20 years, 6 months 5-3 (5) | David Fuentes | 3 | SUB | LOSS Armbar | ||
7 | Nov 25, 2009 20 years 5-2 (5) | Jeremiah Castillo | 1 | SUB | WIN Armbar | ||
6 | Jul 25, 2009 19 years, 8 months 4-2 (4) | Fabian Jacquez | 1 | SUB | WIN Rear-naked choke | ||
5 | Apr 11, 2009 19 years, 4 months 3-2 (3) | Albert Martinez | 1 | TKO | WIN Punches | ||
4 | Nov 1, 2008 18 years, 11 months 2-2 (2) | Sabino Becerra | 1 | SUB | WIN Triangle choke | ||
3 | Aug 2, 2008 18 years, 8 months 1-2 (1) | Josh Scales | 1 | TKO | WIN Punches | ||
2 | Jun 28, 2008 18 years, 7 months 0-2 (0) | Alfredo Morales | 3 | SD | LOSS | ||
1 | May 3, 2008 18 years, 5 months 0-1 (0) | Tim Snyder | 3 | SD | LOSS |
