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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

Fighter skill radar — VOLUME 36 (UFC avg 50), ACCURACY 30 (UFC avg 50), KO POWER 79 (UFC avg 50), TAKEDOWNS 98 (UFC avg 50), TD DEFENSE 33 (UFC avg 50), SUBMISSIONS 30 (UFC avg 50), DURABILITY 48 (UFC avg 50), ACTIVITY 98 (UFC avg 50)VOLUME36ACCURACY30KO POWER79TAKEDOWNS98TD DEFENSE33SUBMISSIONS30DURABILITY48ACTIVITY98
Fighter
UFC Avg
0Prospect
IQ Score

Accuracy & Defense○ = UFC avg

Str Acc: 36% (UFC average 44%)0%avg 44%
Str Acc
Str Def: 40% (UFC average 55%)0%avg 55%
Str Def
TD Acc: 55% (UFC average 42%)0%avg 42%
TD Acc
TD Def: 50% (UFC average 62%)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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LJim Miller
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WSamuel Alvarez
LXFLXF 5
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WOziel Rodriguez
oneNaciones MMA 1
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WYoel Jimenez
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WMilko Tucto
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Sep 20, 2019DDECUnanimous
WAlejandro Martinez
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?Andrés Quintana
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WDanny Ramirez
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WMarco Elpidio
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?Danny Ramirez
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Feb 16, 2017DDECUnanimous
WYoandy Carrillo
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WShohei Yamamoto
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WUnknown
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WDerion Chapman
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