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LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 31: (L-R) Opponents John Albert and Erik Perez face off after making weight during The Ultimate Fighter Live weigh in at the Palms Casino Resort on May 31, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** John Albert; Erik Perez

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