Erik Pérez

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.{{cite web|url=https://sports.vice.com/es_mx/article/78gj8b/goyito-perez-salio-de-guadalupe-nuevo-leon-para-conquistar-el-mma-mexicano|title="Goyito" Pérez salió de Guadalupe, Nuevo León a conquistar el MMA|date=3 November 2016 |publisher=Vice Sports|access-date=November 3, 2016}}{{cite web|url=http://www.hoylosangeles.com/deportes/artesmarcialesmixtas/hoyla-amm-goyitoperezjauir-htmlstory.html|title='Goyito' Pérez pronostica que su hermano menor, Jair, será campeón del mundo|date=16 May 2018 |publisher=Hoy|access-date=May 16, 2018}}

Upon his permanent move to United States, Erik Pérez established a full-time training camp at Jackson's MMA in Albuquerque, New Mexico.{{cite web |url=http://swfight.com/2012/08/10/erik-goyito-perez-the-journey-from-monterrey-to-mmas-ufc-150/#.UUtQSVfDhNU |title=Erik "El Goyito" Perez – The Journey From Monterrey to MMA's UFC 150 |publisher=Southwest Fight News |date=Aug 10, 2012}}

Pérez faced John Albert on June 1, 2012, at The Ultimate Fighter 15 Finale replacing Byron Bloodworth who was removed from the bout.{{cite web |url=http://www.mmaweekly.com/newcomer-erik-perez-steps-in-at-tuf-live-finale |title=Newcomer Erik Perez Steps In at TUF Live Finale |publisher=MMAWeekly.com |date=May 15, 2012 |access-date=May 15, 2012}} 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.{{cite web |last1=Chiappetta |first1=Mike |title=Ultimate Fighter Results: Erik Perez Beats John Albert In Controversial Finish |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/ufc/2012/6/1/3058061/ultimate-fighter-results-erik-perez-beats-john-albert-in |website=mmafighting.com |access-date=3 June 2022 |date=1 June 2012}}

Pérez next faced Ken Stone on August 11, 2012, at UFC 150.{{Cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/29707/ken-stone-meets-erik-perez-in-bantamweight-bout-at-ufc-150-in-denver.mma |title=Ken Stone meets Erik Perez in bantamweight bout at UFC 150 in Denver |publisher=mmajunkie.com |date=July 14, 2012 |access-date=July 15, 2012 |archive-date=July 17, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120717002853/http://mmajunkie.com/news/29707/ken-stone-meets-erik-perez-in-bantamweight-bout-at-ufc-150-in-denver.mma |url-status=dead }} 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.{{cite web |last1=Doyle |first1=Dave |title=UFC 150 Results: Erik Perez Knocks Out Ken Stone in Bantamweight Record Time |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/ufc/2012/8/11/3236701/ufc-150-results-erik-perez-knocks-out-ken-stone-in-bantamweight |website=mmafighting.com |access-date=3 June 2022 |date=11 August 2012}}

Pérez fought Byron Bloodworth on December 29, 2012, at UFC 155.{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/31240/erik-perez-vs-byron-bloodworth-added-to-ufc-155-in-december.mma |title=Erik Perez vs. Byron Bloodworth added to UFC 155 in December |publisher=mmajunkie.com |date=October 22, 2012 |access-date=October 22, 2012 |author=Dann Stupp |archive-date=November 12, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121112192225/http://mmajunkie.com/news/31240/erik-perez-vs-byron-bloodworth-added-to-ufc-155-in-december.mma |url-status=dead }} He won the fight via TKO in the first round.{{cite web |last1=ShinSplints |title=UFC 155 results: Erik Perez brutalizes Byron Bloodworth for 1st round TKO victory |url=https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2012/12/29/3815070/ufc-155-results-erik-perez-vs-byron-bloodworth |website=bloodyelbow.com |access-date=3 June 2022 |date=29 December 2012}}

Pérez was expected to face Johnny Bedford on April 27, 2013, at UFC 159.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/03/unbeaten-135-pounders-johnny-bedford-and-erik-perez-meet-at-ufc-159 |title=Unbeaten 135-pounders Johnny Bedford and Erik Perez meet at UFC 159 |publisher=mmajunkie.com |date=March 6, 2013 |access-date=March 6, 2013 |author=Dann Stupp}} However, Pérez pulled out of the bout just days before the event citing an injury and was replaced by Bryan Caraway.{{cite web |url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/04/erik-perez-out-johnny-bedford-now-meets-bryan-caraway-at-ufc-159|title=Erik Perez out, Johnny Bedford now meets Bryan Caraway at UFC 159|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|date=2013-04-22|access-date=2013-04-22}}

Pérez faced Takeya Mizugaki on August 28, 2013, at UFC Fight Night 27{{cite web|url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/06/takeya-mizugaki-vs-erik-perez-set-for-ufc-on-fox-sports-1-2-in-indy|title=Takeya Mizugaki vs. Erik Perez set for UFC on Fox Sports 1 2 in Indy|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|date=2013-06-11|access-date=2013-06-11}} He lost the fight via split decision.[http://laprensa.mx/notas.asp?id=223040 Regresa Erik "Goyito" Pérez a las Artes Marciales Mixtas] 26 August 2013

Pérez next faced Edwin Figueroa at UFC 167.{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Erik-PerezEdwin-Figueroa-Bantamweight-Clash-Targeted-for-UFC-167-in-Las-Vegas-56363|title=Erik Perez-Edwin Figueroa Bantamweight Clash Targeted for UFC 167 in Las Vegas|publisher=sherdog.com|author=Tristan Critchfield|date=2013-09-16|access-date=2013-09-16}} He won the fight via unanimous decision.

Pérez faced Bryan Caraway on June 7, 2014, at UFC Fight Night 42.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/04/bryan-caraway-vs-erik-perez-slated-for-ufc-fight-night-43-in-albuquerque/|title=Bryan Caraway vs. Erik Perez slated for UFC Fight Night 43 in Albuquerque|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Matt Erickson|access-date=2014-04-07|date=2014-04-07}} He lost the fight via rear-naked choke submission in the second round.{{cite web |last1=Mindenhall |first1=Chuck |title=UFC Fight Night 42 results: Bryan Caraway gets past Erik Perez |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2014/6/7/5789986/ufc-fight-nigh-42-results |website=mmafighting.com |access-date=3 June 2022 |date=7 June 2014}}

Pérez was expected to face Marcus Brimage on November 15, 2014, at UFC 180.{{cite web|url=http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2014/8/26/6070769/mma-news-lamas-vs-bermudez-ellenberger-vs-gastelum-sanchez-vs-parke-ufc-180|title=Lamas vs. Bermudez, Ellenberger vs. Gastelum among four fights confirmed for UFC 180|publisher=bloodyelbow.com|author=Mookie Alexander|date=2014-08-26|access-date=2014-08-26|archive-date=2019-04-14|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190414095936/https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2014/8/26/6070769/mma-news-lamas-vs-bermudez-ellenberger-vs-gastelum-sanchez-vs-parke-ufc-180|url-status=dead}} However, Pérez pulled out of the bout in mid-October citing a shoulder injury.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2014/10/10/6959417/erik-perez-injured-out-of-ufc-180-fight-with-marcus-brimage|title=Erik Perez injured, out of UFC 180 fight with Marcus Brimage|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Guilherme Cruz|date=2014-10-10|access-date=2014-10-10}}

Pérez was briefly linked to a fight with Damian Stasiak on November 21, 2015, at The Ultimate Fighter Latin America 2 Finale.{{cite news|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2015/8/18/9174135/erik-perez-returns-after-injury-layoff-against-damian-stasiak-at-ufc|title=Erik Perez returns after injury layoff against Damian Stasiak at UFC Fight Night 78|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Luke Thomas|date=2015-08-18|access-date=2015-08-18}} However, Stasiak was removed from the bout and replaced by Taylor Lapilus.{{cite news|url=http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2015/10/15/9547165/taylor-lapilus-replaces-injured-damian-stasiak-faces-erik-perez-in?_ga=1.156773819.1802528087.1443447106|title=Taylor Lapilus replaces injured Damian Stasiak, faces Erik Perez in Mexico|publisher=bloodyelbow.com|author=NickUFC|date=2015-10-15|access-date=2015-10-15}} He won the fight by unanimous decision.{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/11/ufc-fight-night-78-results-emotional-erik-perez-tops-taylor-lapilus-in-front-of-home-fans |title=UFC Fight Night 78 results: Emotional Erik Perez tops Taylor Lapilus in front of home fans|publisher=MMAJunkie.com |author=Ben Fowlkes|date=2015-11-21|access-date=2015-11-21}}

Pérez next faced Francisco Rivera on July 30, 2016, at UFC 201.{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Bantamweights-Erik-Perez-Francisco-Rivera-to-Clash-at-UFC-201-105439|title=Bantamweights Erik Perez, Francisco Rivera to clash at UFC 201|publisher=sherdog.com|author=Tristen Critchfield|access-date=2016-05-24|date=2015-05-24}} He won the back-and-forth fight by unanimous decision.{{cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/07/ufc-201-results-erik-perez-tops-francisco-rivera-by-decision-in-unusual-brawl|title=UFC 201 results: Erik Perez tops Francisco Rivera by decision in unusual brawl|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Brent Brookhouse|date=2016-07-30|access-date=2016-07-30}}

Pérez faced Felipe Arantes on November 5, 2016, at The Ultimate Fighter Latin America 3 Finale.{{cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/09/erik-perez-vs-felipe-arantes-slated-for-ufc-fight-night-98-in-mexico-city|title=Erik Perez vs. Felipe Arantes slated for UFC Fight Night 98 in Mexico City|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|date=2016-09-13|access-date=2016-09-13}} He was awarded a split decision victory.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/11/ufc-fight-night-98-results-erik-perez-survives-submission-attempt-takes-split-from-felipe-arantes|title=UFC Fight Night 98 results: Erik Perez survives submission attempt, takes split from Felipe Arantes|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Steven Marrocco|date=2016-11-05|access-date=2016-11-05}}

Perez signed with Combate Americas on October 31, 2017, after fighting out his contract with the UFC.{{Cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/After-72-UFC-Stint-Erik-Perez-Signs-MultiYear-Deal-with-Combate-Americas-128469|title=After 7-2 UFC Stint, Erik Perez Signs Multi-Year Deal with Combate Americas|last=Sherdog.com|website=Sherdog|access-date=2017-11-02}}

Following his departure from the UFC, Pérez signed a multi-fight contract with Combate Americas.{{cite news|last1=Helwani|first1=Ariel|title=Erik Pérez signs with Combate Americas|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2017/10/31/16585922/erik-perez-signs-with-combate-americas|access-date=2018-05-25|work=MMA Fighting|publisher=MMAFighting.com|date=2017-10-31}} On March 15, 2018, it was announced that Pérez would be fighting against top-ranked fighter in Texas, David "DJ" Fuentes.{{cite news|last1=Segura|first1=Danny|title='Goyito' Perez set to make Combate Americas debut in April at Combate Estrellas 2|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2018/3/15/17122602/goyito-perez-set-to-make-combate-americas-debut-in-april-at-combate-estrellas-2|access-date=2018-05-25|work=MMA Fighting|publisher=MMAFighting.com|date=2018-03-15}} The fight took place on April 20, and Erik won the fight by knockout.{{cite news|last1=Gonzalez|first1=Gabriel|title=Combate Estrellas 2 Results: Goyito Wins Big in Monterrey|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2018/04/21/combate-estrellas-2-results-goyito-wins-big-monterrey/|access-date=2018-05-25|work=Cageside Press|publisher=CagesidePress.com|date=2018-04-21}}

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.{{cite web|url=https://www.mmamania.com/2018/9/18/17876008/erik-perez-vs-john-castaneda-headlines-combate-americas-mexico-vs-usa-oct-13-mma|title=Erik Perez vs John Castaneda headlines Combate Americas 'Mexico vs USA' on Oct. 13 in Tucson|author=Jesse Holland|date=September 18, 2018|publisher=mmamania.com}}{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2018/10/9/17956092/erik-perez-out-combate-americas-24-main-event-staph-infection|title=Erik Perez out of Combate Americas 24 main event as opponent deals with staph infection|date=October 9, 2018|author=Guilherme Cruz|publisher=mmafighting.com}}

Pérez then headlined Combate Americas Combate Monterrey on November 17, 2018, against Andres Ayala.{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2018/10/29/18039708/erik-el-goyito-perez-vs-andres-ayala-headline-combate-americas-card-november-17|title=Érik 'El Goyito' Pérez vs. Andres Ayala to headline Combate Americas card on Nov. 17|date=October 19, 2018|author=Jose Youngs|publisher=mmafighting.com}} He won the fight via rear-naked choke in the first round.{{cite news|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2018/11/20/combate-americas-goyito-family-steal-show-monterrey/|title=Combate Americas: Goyito and Family Steal Show in Monterrey|publisher=cagesidepress.com|author=Gabriel Gonzalez|date=2018-11-20|access-date=2019-09-18}}

Following a two-fight stint at Combate Americas, Pérez signed a multi-fight deal with Bellator MMA.{{cite news|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2019/9/17/20870937/former-ufc-combate-americas-fighter-erik-perez-signs-with-bellator-mma|title=Former UFC, Combate Americas fighter Erik Perez signs with Bellator MMA|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Damon Martin|date=2019-09-17|access-date=2019-09-18}}

Pérez made his promotional debut against Toby Misech at Bellator 236 on December 20, 2019.{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2019/11/erik-perez-toby-misech-bellator-235-salute-the-troops-hawaii|title=Erik Perez to make Bellator debut vs. Toby Misech at 'Salute the Troops' card in Hawaii|author=Farah Hannoun|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=November 7, 2019}} He lost the fight via knockout in the first round.{{cite web |last1=Erickson |first1=Matt |title=Toby Misech takes upset KO of Erik Perez with humility at Bellator 235 |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2019/12/toby-misech-upset-knockout-erik-perez-humilty-bellator-235-video |website=mmajunkie.usatoday.com |access-date=3 June 2022 |date=21 December 2019}}

Pérez faced Josh Hill at Bellator 244 on August 21, 2020.{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2020/08/bellator-244-erik-goyito-perez-bantamweight-division-up-for-grabs|title=Erik 'Goyito' Perez sees Bellator bantamweight division up for grabs: 'Next year I can be champion'|author=Danny Segura|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=August 20, 2020}} He lost the fight by unanimous decision.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/platform/amp/2020/8/21/21395983/bellator-244-results-bader-vs-nemkov|title=Bellator 244 Results: Bader vs. Nemkov|work=MMAFighting.com|date=August 21, 2020|access-date=August 21, 2020}}

Pérez was expected to face Brian Moore at Bellator 258 on May 7, 2021.{{cite web |title=Erick Pérez tendrá nueva pelea en Bellator; enfrentará a Brian Moore |url=https://www.milenio.com/deportes/mas-aficion/erick-perez-pelea-bellator-enfrentara-brian-moore |website=www.milenio.com |access-date=6 April 2021 |language=es-MX}} However, Moore tested positive for COVID and pulled out of the bout.{{cite web |url=https://twitter.com/brianmooremma/status/1383160159673974784 |website=Twitter |access-date=17 April 2021 |language=en}} He was replaced by Blaine Shutt.{{Cite web|date=2021-04-21|title='Goyito' Pérez tiene nuevo rival para Bellator 258 el 7 de mayo|url=https://www.espn.com.mx/artes-marciales-mixtas/nota/_/id/8511914/mexicano-goyito-perez-rival-bellator-258|access-date=2021-04-22|website=ESPN.com.mx|language=es}} Pérez won the bout via unanimous decision.{{Cite web|last=Sherdog.com|title=Bellator 258 'Archuleta vs. Pettis' Play-by-Play, Results & Round Scoring|url=https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Bellator-258-Archuleta-vs-Pettis-PlaybyPlay-Results-Round-Scoring-179212|access-date=2021-05-08|website=Sherdog}}

Pérez was scheduled to face Brett Johns on October 16, 2021, at Bellator 268.{{Cite web|date=2021-08-10|title=Brett Johns vs. Erik Perez in the works for Bellator 268|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2021/08/bellator-268-brett-johns-vs-erik-perez-in-the-works|access-date=2021-08-11|website=MMA Junkie|language=en-US}} However on October 5, it was announced that Perez was injured and the bout was scrapped.{{Cite web|last=Simpson|first=Lewis|date=2021-10-06|title=Johns vs. Perez Scrapped From Bellator 268|url=https://tarpsoffsports.com/brett-johns-vs-erik-perez/|access-date=2021-10-06|website=TarpsOffSports.com|language=en-CA|archive-date=2021-10-06|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211006203103/https://tarpsoffsports.com/brett-johns-vs-erik-perez/|url-status=dead}}

Pérez, replacing Jared Scoggins, was scheduled to face Cee Jay Hamilton on April 22, 2022, at Bellator 278.{{Cite web |date=2022-03-28 |title=Erik Perez replaces Jared Scoggins, fights Cee Jay Hamilton at Bellator 278 |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2022/03/erik-perez-replaces-jared-scoggins-fights-cee-jay-hamilton-at-bellator-278 |access-date=2022-03-29 |website=MMA Junkie |language=en-US}} 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.{{Cite web |date=2022-04-21 |title=Two fights scrapped from Bellator 278 lineup, including 'Goyito' Erik Perez vs. Cee Jay Hamilton |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2022/04/bellator-278-loses-two-fights-lineup-erik-perez-vs-cee-jay-hamilton-tofiq-musayev-zach-zane |access-date=2022-04-21 |website=MMA Junkie |language=en-US}}

Pérez faced Enrique Barzola on March 10, 2023, at Bellator 292.{{Cite web |last1=Segura |first1=Danny |last2=King |first2=Nolan |date=2023-01-13 |title=Erik Perez vs. Enrique Barzola booked for Bellator 292 |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2023/01/erik-perez-vs-enrique-barzola-booked-for-bellator-292 |access-date=2023-01-14 |website=MMA Junkie |language=en-US}} He lost the fight by unanimous decision.{{Cite web |last=Sherdog.com |title=Bellator 292 'Nurmagomedov vs. Henderson' Play-by-Play, Results & Round Scoring |url=https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Bellator-292-Nurmagomedov-vs-Henderson-PlaybyPlay-Results-Round-Scoring-189378#enrique-barzola-(1452)-erik-perez-(145.4) |access-date=2023-03-11 |website=Sherdog |language=en}}

• Ultimate Fighting Championship
• Fastest knockout in UFC Bantamweight division history (0:17) (vs. Ken Stone){{cite web|url=http://statleaders.ufc.com/en/fight?weight_class=BW|title=UFC Bantamweight Fights - All Stats|date=August 28, 2024|publisher=UFC|access-date=2024-08-28}}
• Fourth highest takedown accuracy percentage in UFC Bantamweight division history (55.9%){{cite web|url=http://statleaders.ufc.com/en/career?fighter_status=0&weight_class=BW|title=UFC Bantamweights - All Stats|date=August 28, 2024|publisher=UFC|access-date=2024-08-28}}
• Sixth highest significant strike defense in UFC Bantamweight division history (66.7%)
• Seventh fewest strikes absorbed-per-minute in UFC Bantamweight division history (2.09)
• UFC.com Awards
• 2012: Ranked #2 Newcomer of the Year{{cite web|url=https://www.ufc.com/news/ten-best-2012-newcomer-year|title=Ten Best - 2012 Newcomer of the Year|author=Thomas Gerbasi|date=January 1, 2013|work=Ultimate Fighting Championship}}

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| {{dts|2012|August|11}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 0:17

| Denver, Colorado, United States

| Fastest knockout in UFC bantamweight history

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| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 11–4

| John Albert

| Submission (armbar)

| The Ultimate Fighter: Live Finale

| {{dts|2012|June|1}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 4:18

| Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

|

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 10–4

| Paul McVeigh

| Decision (unanimous)

| BAMMA 8

| {{dts|2011|December|10}}

| align=center| 3

| align=center| 5:00

| Nottingham, England

|

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 9–4

| James Brum

| Submission (rear-naked choke)

| BAMMA 7

| {{dts|2011|September|10}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 3:31

| Birmingham, England

|Catchweight (140 lbs) bout.

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 8–4

| Douglas Frey

| Decision (unanimous)

| Shark Fights 17: Horwich vs. Rosholt 2

| {{dts|2011|July|15}}

| align=center| 3

| align=center| 5:00

| Frisco, Texas, United States

|Catchweight (150 lbs) bout.

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 7–4

| Jesse Thorton

| Submission (rear-naked choke)

| STFC 15: Nature of the Beast

| {{dts|2011|April|15}}

| align=center| 2

| align=center| 2:34

| McAllen, Texas, United States

|

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 6–4

| France Atala

| Submission (rear-naked choke)

| Triple A Promotions

| {{dts|2011|March|12}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 1:53

| Laredo, Texas, United States

|

|-

| {{no2}}Loss

| align=center| 5–4

| Jason Sampson

| Decision (split)

| STFC: 9/3/10

| {{dts|2010|September|3}}

| align=center| 3

| align=center| 5:00

| McAllen, Texas, United States

|

|-

| {{no2}}Loss

| align=center| 5–3

| David Fuentes

| Submission (armbar)

| STFC 11: Night of Champions

| {{dts|2010|May|28}}

| align=center| 3

| align=center| 3:01

| McAllen, Texas, United States

|

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 5–2

| Jeremiah Castillo

| Submission (armbar)

| SCA: Duke City Fall Brawl 2

| {{dts|2009|November|25}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 2:23

| Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States

|

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 4–2

| Fabian Jacquez

| Submission (rear-naked choke)

| DCMMAS: Duke City MMA Series 2

| {{dts|2009|July|25}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 0:55

| Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States

|

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 3–2

| Albert Martinez

| TKO (punches)

| STFC 6: Evolution

| {{dts|2009|April|11}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 2:17

| Odessa, Texas, United States

|

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 2–2

| Sabino Becerra

| Submission (triangle choke)

| STFC 4: Fuentes vs. King

| {{dts|2008|November|1}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 3:29

| McAllen, Texas, United States

|

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 1–2

| Josh Scales

| TKO (punches)

| STFC 3: War Zone

| {{dts|2008|August|2}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 1:09

| McAllen, Texas, United States

|

|-

| {{no2}}Loss

| align=center| 0–2

| Alfredo Morales

| Decision (split)

| Warriors Fighting Championship

| {{dts|2008|June|28}}

| align=center| 3

| align=center| 3:00

| Mexico City, Mexico

|

|-

| {{no2}}Loss

| align=center| 0–1

| Tim Snyder

| Decision (split)

| STFC 2: Aftershock

| {{dts|2008|May|3}}

| align=center| 3

| align=center| N/A

| Edinburg, Texas, United States

|

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|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|1-1

|Adam Noi

|Decision (unanimous)

|Karate Combat 49

|{{dts|2024|September|18}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|3:00

|Singapore

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|1-0

|Eoghan Chelmiah

|Decision (split)

|Karate Combat 44

|{{dts|2024|February|23}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|3:00

|Mexico city, Mexico

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