Rolando Perez

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Gender
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Birth17 November 1947
Age77 years
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Biography

Rolando Perez is an American mixed martial artist who currently competes in Bellator's bantamweight division. He has also formerly competed for World Extreme Cagefighting and Strikeforce.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Perez started his professional career in 2005. He fought mainly for California–based promotion Total Combat.

In 2009, after amassing a record of four victories, one loss and one draw, Perez signed with World Extreme Cagefighting.

World Extreme Cagefighting

Perez made his promotional debut on January 25, 2009 at WEC 38 against future UFC's featherweight champion José Aldo. Perez was knocked out at 4:15 in the first round.

Perez next faced Seth Dikun on June 7, 2009 at WEC 41. He lost via submission due to a triangle choke in the first round.

Strikeforce

Perez faced Edgar Cardenas on April 9, 2011 at Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Daley. He won via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27).

Bellator MMA

Perez made his promotional debut against Mark Vorgeas on November 15, 2014 at Bellator 131. The bout ended in a split draw (29–27 Perez, 30–26 Vorgeas, 28–28).

Perez faced Shawn Bunch at Bellator 137 on May 15, 2015. He lost the fight by unanimous decision.

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
14 matches7 wins5 losses
By knockout11
By submission31
By decision33
Draws2
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss7–5–2Shawn BunchDecision (unanimous)Bellator 137000000002015-05-15-0000May 15, 201535:00Temecula, California, United States
Draw7–4–2Mark VorgeasDraw (split)Bellator 131000000002014-11-15-0000November 15, 201435:00San Diego, California, United States
Win7–4–1Tony ReyesDecision (unanimous)Pacific Xtreme Combat 24000000002011-06-11-0000June 11, 201135:00Manila, Philippines
Win6–4–1Edgar CardenasDecision (unanimous)Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Daley000000002011-04-09-0000April 9, 201135:00San Diego, California, United States140 lb catchweight bout.
Win5–4–1Todd WillinghamDecision (split)Gladiator Challenge: Bad Behavior000000002010-06-27-0000June 27, 201033:00San Jacinto, California, United States
Loss4–4–1Adam LorenzDecision (unanimous)AMMA 1: First Blood000000002009-10-24-0000October 24, 200935:00Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Loss4–3–1Seth DikunSubmission (flying triangle choke)WEC 41: Brown vs. Faber 2000000002009-06-07-0000June 7, 200912:30Sacramento, California, United StatesMoves down to bantamweight.
Loss4–2–1José AldoKO (knee and punches)WEC 38: Varner vs. Cerrone000000002009-01-25-0000January 25, 200914:15San Diego, California, United States
Win4–1–1Nick AlvaradoTKO (corner stoppage)Total Combat 32000000002008-10-02-0000October 2, 200815:00El Cajon, California, United States
Draw3–1–1Joshric FenwickDrawTotal Combat 28000000002008-04-26-0000April 26, 200835:00San Diego, California, United States
Win3–1Kenneth MendozaSubmission (verbal)Total Combat 27000000002008-03-22-0000March 22, 20081N/AYuma, Arizona, United States
Win2–1Jamie FisherSubmission (rear-naked choke)Total Combat 17: Proving Ground000000002006-10-21-0000October 21, 20061N/AYuma, Arizona, United States
Loss1–1Angelo CatsourasDecision (unanimous)Total Combat 13: Anarchy000000002006-03-11-0000March 11, 200633:00Del Mar, California, United States
Win1–0Raymond GomezSubmission (rear-naked choke)Total Combat 9000000002005-07-30-0000July 30, 20051N/ATijuana, Baja California, Mexico

Professional boxing record

1 Win (1 knockout), 1 Loss (1 knockout)
Res.RecordOpponentTypeRd., TimeDateLocationNotes
Loss1–1 Julio NarioTKO2 (4), 2:132013–03–29 Auditorio Municipal, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
Win1–0 Federico MartinezTKO2 (4)2010–12–17 Four Points Sheraton Hotel, San Diego, California, United States

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