Rolando Perez
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San Diego, California, United States
| Rolando Perez | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1984 or 1985 (age 40–41)[1] San Diego, California, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (173 cm) |
| Weight | 135.5 lb (61.5 kg) |
| Division | Bantamweight (135 lb) Featherweight (145 lb) |
| Reach | 72 in (183 cm)[2] |
| Fighting out of | San Diego, California, United States |
| Team | Alliance MMA |
| Rank | Purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[3] |
| Years active | 2005–2011, 2014–present |
| Professional boxing record | |
| Total | 2 |
| Wins | 1 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| Losses | 1 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 14 |
| Wins | 7 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| By submission | 3 |
| By decision | 3 |
| Losses | 5 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| By submission | 1 |
| By decision | 3 |
| Draws | 2 |
| Other information | |
| Boxing record from BoxRec | |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
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.
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.[4]
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.[5]
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).[6]
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).[7]
Perez faced Shawn Bunch at Bellator 137 on May 15, 2015.[8] He lost the fight by unanimous decision.
