Erick Gonzalez "The Ghost Pepper"

Erick Gonzalez, known as "The Ghost Pepper", is a mixed martial artist from the United States competing in the UFC Lightweight division. Erick Gonzalez holds a professional record of 14-8-0, including 0-3-0 inside the UFC. Of those UFC wins, 0 came by knockout or TKO, 0 by submission and 0 by decision. Erick Gonzalez stands 5'11", has a 75-inch reach, and is 31 years old. Erick Gonzalez is currently on a 3-fight losing streak and is listed as Not Fighting.

Erick Gonzalez profile

DivisionLightweight
Professional record14-8-0
UFC record0-3-0
Division rankUnranked
StatusNot Fighting
CountryUnited States
Age31
Date of birth1992-01-20
Height5'11"
Reach75"
Leg reach39"
Last weigh-in156 lbs
Current streakL3
Total octagon time13 minutes

Striking statistics

Significant strikes landed per minute2.4
Significant strikes absorbed per minute8.08
Striking accuracy37%
Striking defense41%
Knockdowns per 15 minutes0
Strikes to the head70%
Strikes to the body17%
Strikes to the legs13%

Grappling statistics

Takedowns per 15 minutes6
Takedown defense50%
Submission attempts per 15 minutes0
Average control time per fight (seconds)8.95

UFC finish breakdown

UFC wins by KO/TKO0
UFC wins by submission0
UFC wins by decision0

Erick Gonzalez UFC fight history

DateEventOpponentResultMethod
2023-02-25UFC Fight NightTrevor PeeklossPunches · 4:59 · R1
2022-08-06UFC Fight NightTerrance McKinneylossStanding Rear Naked Choke · 2:17 · R1
2021-10-16UFC Fight NightJim MillerlossOverhand Left · 0:14 · R2

Sources and methodology

Career records and bout history are compiled from public event records. UFC performance metrics use published bout statistics; percentiles and derived metrics are calculated by Verdikt AI. Data can change after official corrections.

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