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Erick Gonzalez

L3
“The Ghost Pepper”
14-8-0
0Prospect
/Age 34/Orthodox/5' 11"/75″ reach/155 lbs
Win %
64%
SLpM
2.4
Str Acc
36%
Str Def
40%
TD Avg
6.0
TD Def
50%
Sub Avg
0.0
Finish
67%

At a Glance

2.4
SLpM
36%
Str Acc
6.0
TD Avg
67%
Finish %
40%
Str Def
Erick Gonzalez "The Ghost Pepper" is a orthodox mixed martial artist competing in the UFC, profiled as a wrestling-based fighter. With a record of 14-8-0, the fighter carries a 64% win rate across 22 pro contests, with a 67% finish rate that ranks among the most decisive in the division. Standout traits include elite takedown frequency (6.0 per 15 min).
Career Arc
19 fightspeak +12 · current +9

Skill Profile

VOLUME36ACCURACY30KO POWER79TAKEDOWNS98TD DEFENSE33SUBMISSIONS30DURABILITY48ACTIVITY98
Fighter
UFC Avg
0Prospect
IQ Score

Accuracy & Defense○ = UFC avg

0%avg 44%
Str Acc
0%avg 55%
Str Def
0%avg 42%
TD Acc
0%avg 62%
TD Def

Striking Output

Sig. Strikes Landed / Min
2.40-1.02 vs avg
0avg 3.49
Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min
8.08+4.90 vs avg
0avg 3.29

Grappling Output

Takedowns / 15 Min
6.00+4.48 vs avg
0avg 1.56
Submissions / 15 Min
0.00-0.40 vs avg
0avg 0.43

Strike Differential (landed - absorbed / min)

Absorbed (8.08)Landed (2.40)
0
-5.68

Wins by Method

67%Finish
KO/TKO758%
Submission18%
Decision433%
14 total wins

Win / Loss by Method

Wins (14)
7 KO
1 SUB
4 DEC
2 OTH
Losses (8)
2 KO
1 SUB
5 OTH

Recent Form (Last 5)

L
KO
L
Sub
L
KO
W
Dec
W
KO

Career Fight Pace (Avg Sig Strikes / Round)

R1
51/86(59%)
Landed
Attempted

Positional & Target Breakdown

Position
71%
18%
Distance: 36Clinch: 9Ground: 6
Target
75%
16%
Head: 38Body: 8Leg: 5

Grappling Efficiency

Avg Control / Fight
0:00

Durability & Resilience

Fights to Decision
4 of 19
KO/TKO Losses
2
Avg Fight Duration
1.5 rounds
Post-Loss Record
0-2
Fight History3 UFC + 16 pre-UFC
19 fights12W3L
ResultOpponentEventDateMethodRdTime
LTrevor Peek
UFC Fight Night: Muniz vs. Allen
Feb 25, 2023KKO/TKO Punch14:59
LOSS
Method
KO/TKO Punch
Round
1
of 3
Time
4:59
Division
Lightweight
UFC Fight Night: Muniz vs. Allen
2023-02-25
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WSamuel Alvarez
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WYoel Jimenez
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WMilko Tucto
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WAlejandro Martinez
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WDanny Ramirez
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WYoandy Carrillo
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