Career

As of August 17, 2015, he is #15 in the official UFC bantamweight rankings. BAMMA

Pérez faced Paul McVeigh at BAMMA 8. Ultimate Fighting Championship

Upon his permanent move to United States, Érik Pérez established a full-time training camp at Jackson"s Mobile Marketing Association in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Érik Pérez is managed by VFD Sports Marketing

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

Pérez next faced Ken Stone on August 11, 2012 at UFC 150. Pérez fought Byron Bloodworth on December 29, 2012 at UFC 155.

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

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

Pérez next faced Edwin Figueroa at UFC 167. Pérez faced Bryan Caraway on June 7, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 42. He lost the fight via rear-naked choke submission in the second round.

Perez was expected to face Marcus Brimage on November 15, 2014 at UFC 180.

However, Perez pulled out of the bout in mid-October citing a shoulder injury. Perez was briefly linked to a fight with Damian Stasiak on November 21, 2015 at The Ultimate Fighter Latin America 2 Finale.

However, Stasiak was removed from the bout and replaced by Taylor Lapilus.

Achievements

• He won the back and forth fight via unanimous decision. 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. 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. He won the fight via TKO in the first round. He won the fight via unanimous decision. He won the fight by unanimous decision.