Rolando Perez is an American mixed martial artist who currently competes in Bellator's

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division. He has also formerly competed for

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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

Perez made his promotional debut on January 25, 2009, at

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against future UFC's featherweight champion

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. Perez was knocked out at 4:15 in the first round. Perez next faced Seth Dikun on June 7, 2009, at

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. 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

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on May 15, 2015. He lost the fight by unanimous decision.

Mixed martial arts record

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Professional boxing record

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References

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