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Erik Perez

TRAINING: Training hard three or four sessions a day

When and why did you start training for fighting? I’ve been training for six years; I started training to stay out of trouble.

What ranks and titles have you held? Thai Boxing Association of Mexico title

Do you have any heroes? Ramon Dekkers, Tom "Kong" Watson

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It’s great, a dream come true

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? No

What was your job before you started fighting? Carpenter, tortilla factory

Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? Sancho Muay Thai Juvenile Champion

Favorite grappling technique: Rear Naked Choke

Favorite Striking technique: Mike Valle stuff