Bantamweight · Men

Erick Ruano

“Pericka”
Guatemala Pericka MMA Brotherhood debut 2012
Held by Sean King
Form W W W W L
Elo 1,354 peak 1,530 · 5 Oct 2018 176 below it
Tapology Sherdog
28-11pro record
1L current streak
1,564best win, Elo
1,188average opponent
-- born 15 Jun 1988
66.0" / -- height / reach

Elo history

Hover for the fight at that point; dots are wins and losses; the band is the typical prime for men at bantamweight, ages 26–33

Record

-- – --
Rating by method KO1,159 Sub1,191 Dec1,093

Style profile

Each axis is a percentile of bantamweight fighters with five pro bouts (5,172 of them); further out is better. Hover a point for the number.
KO Submission Decision Finishes Durability Win rate Opposition Activity
From the record and the method ratings

Similar careers

Who looked like this after 30 pro bouts, and what happened next

After 30 bouts (2025): 1,061 Elo, 21-9, aged 37, average opponent 1,186.

  1. Jorge Garcia Urbina then 1,113, 19-10, aged 36 9-8 after peaked 1,315 ▲
  2. Eliel dos Santos then 1,073, 18-11 3-8 after peaked 1,221 ▲
  3. Yusuke Kawaguchi then 1,148, 19-11, aged 36 · Heavyweight 1-2 after peaked 1,273 ▲
  4. Rodrigo Carlos then 1,077, 17-13, aged 36 · Light Heavyweight 19-16 after peaked 1,408 ▲
  5. Milco Voorn then 1,092, 19-10 · Heavyweight 2-1 after peaked 1,299 ▲
  6. Changzhao Yu then 1,080, 19-11 2-4 after peaked 1,211 ▲

Best wins

By the opponent's Elo on the night
  1. Donny Matos Decision R3 · 3 Jul 2021 · Budo Sento Championship 1,564
  2. Mauricio Cubillo Fernandez Decision R3 · 30 Oct 2016 · Center Real Fights 1,345
  3. Antonio Rodriguez Decision R3 · 21 Apr 2023 · Budo Sento Championship 1,341
  4. Benjamin Jiron Molina KO/TKO R1 · 24 Feb 2018 · Center Real Fights 1,329
  5. Manuel Guzman Submission R1 · 7 Sep 2019 · Ultimate Combat Challenge 1,298

Losses

The latest 5 of 11
  1. Jessie Rosas Submission R5 · 7 Jun 2026 · Ultimate Warrior Challenge Mexico 1,376
  2. Akhmadkhan Elmurzaev Decision R3 · 14 Jun 2025 · Allstars Fight Night 1,369
  3. Alexander Luna Orozco KO/TKO R1 · 31 May 2025 · Ultimate Combat Challenge 1,196
  4. Fernando Flores Decision R3 · 19 Apr 2025 · Fight for Hope 1,218
  5. David Bento Decision R3 · 14 Feb 2025 · Budo Sento Championship 1,245

Rivalries

Opponents met more than once; the series from this side All rivalries →
  1. Jorge Garcia Urbina 3 meetings · 2016, 2026, 2026 3–0
  2. Alexander Luna Orozco 2 meetings · 2025, 2025 1–1

Fight history

39 bouts, newest first. Hover a heading for what it means.
# Date Result Opponent Weight class Method Round Score Elo ± Opp Elo Odds Event
39 7 Jun 202638.0 yrs L28-11 Jessie Rosas 7-1 · 23.5 yrs Bantamweighttitle SubArm Triangle Choke R523:50 0.00 1,462→1,354 -109 1,376 – UWC 58 Ultimate Warrior Challenge Mexico
38 28 Mar 202637.8 yrs W28-10 Andres Ramos 2-1 · 28.2 yrs Bantamweighttitle KO/TKOBody Kick & Ground Punches R12:55 1.00 1,407→1,462 +55 1,273 – TNX 326: Tough N Xtreme Tough N Xtreme
37 28 Mar 202637.8 yrs W27-10 Jorge Garcia Urbina 27-17-1 · 43.0 yrs Bantamweight DecisionUnanimous R15:00 0.97 1,371→1,407 +36 1,168 – TNX 326: Tough N Xtreme Tough N Xtreme
36 14 Mar 202637.7 yrs W26-10 Nick Felber 2-1 · 30.4 yrs Lightweight SubLeg Lock R27:12 1.00 1,317→1,371 +53 1,174 – Panama Fight League - Ultimate Combat Challenge 83 Ultimate Combat Challenge
35 31 Jan 202637.6 yrs W25-10 Jorge Garcia Urbina 27-16-1 · 42.8 yrs Featherweight DecisionUnanimous R315:00 0.84 1,272→1,317 +45 1,213 – PRO FC 20: Perez vs. Vicente PRO FC Belize
34 14 Dec 202537.5 yrs W24-10 Bryan Toledo debut Featherweight SubRear-Naked Choke R13:55 1.00 1,228→1,272 +44 1,039 – Cuilapa Fight League Cuilapa Fight League
33 7 Nov 202537.4 yrs W23-10 Alexander Luna Orozco 9-8-1 · 40.9 yrs Bantamweighttitle KO/TKOKnees & Punches R14:57 1.00 1,126→1,228 +102 1,184 – Panama Fight League - Ultimate Combat Challenge 81 Ultimate Combat Challenge
32 6 Sep 202537.2 yrs W22-10 Brayan Escobar 3-4 · 24.4 yrs Featherweight SubSubmission R27:46 1.00 1,063→1,126 +63 962 – Panama Fight League - Ultimate Combat Challenge 78 Ultimate Combat Challenge
31 14 Jun 202537.0 yrs L21-10 Akhmadkhan Elmurzaev 6-2 · 27.0 yrs Featherweight DecisionUnanimous R315:00 0.16 1,061→1,063 +2 1,369 – Allstars Fight Night - AFN 10 Allstars Fight Night
30 31 May 202537.0 yrs L21-9 Alexander Luna Orozco 8-7-1 · 40.4 yrs Featherweight KO/TKOKO/TKO R11:21 0.00 1,132→1,061 -72 1,196 – Panama Fight League - Ultimate Combat Challenge 77 Ultimate Combat Challenge
29 21 May 202536.9 yrs W21-8 Jesús Orta 2-7 Lightweight KO/TKOGround & Pound R11:58 1.00 1,105→1,132 +27 811 – GOAT MMA 3: Ruano vs. Roa GOAT Combat MMA
28 19 Apr 202536.8 yrs L20-8 Fernando Flores 12-13 · 41.4 yrs Featherweight DecisionUnanimous R315:00 0.16 1,147→1,105 -42 1,218 – FFH 1: Fight For Hope Fight for Hope
27 14 Feb 202536.7 yrs L20-7 David Bento 8-7 · 27.0 yrs Bantamweight DecisionUnanimous R315:00 0.16 1,194→1,147 -47 1,245 – Budo Sento Championship 27 Budo Sento Championship
26 19 Oct 202436.3 yrs L20-6 Sakhi Qambari 5-1 · 24.7 yrs Featherweighttitle DecisionDecision R313:00 0.20 1,208→1,194 -14 1,374 – Allstars Fight Night - AFN 8 Allstars Fight Night
25 23 Feb 202435.7 yrs L20-5 Omar Botello 4-1 · 23.8 yrs Bantamweight DecisionUnanimous R315:00 0.16 1,261→1,208 -53 1,286 – Budo Sento Championship 20 Budo Sento Championship
24 22 Sep 202335.3 yrs L20-4 Jordi Maya 6-3 Bantamweighttitle DecisionUnanimous R525:00 0.19 1,349→1,261 -88 1,206 – Budo Sento Championship 17 Budo Sento Championship
23 21 Apr 202334.8 yrs W20-3 Antonio Rodriguez 10-5 · 27.2 yrs Bantamweight DecisionSplit R315:00 0.56 1,338→1,349 +12 1,341 – Budo Sento Championship 14 Budo Sento Championship
22 4 Mar 202233.7 yrs L19-3 Victor Madrigal 13-4 · 31.5 yrs Bantamweight KO/TKOKO/TKO R14:59 0.00 1,427→1,340 -87 1,428 – Budo Sento Championship: Volume 6 Budo Sento Championship
21 3 Jul 202133.0 yrs W19-2 Donny Matos 22-8 · 33.5 yrs Bantamweight DecisionSplit R315:00 0.56 1,373→1,427 +54 1,564 – Budo Sento Championship: Volume 3 Budo Sento Championship
20 13 Nov 202032.4 yrs L18-2 Cristian Quiñonez 14-3 · 24.6 yrs Bantamweight KO/TKOPunches R14:58 0.00 1,481→1,373 -108 1,397 – UWC 24: Friday the 13th Ultimate Warrior Challenge Mexico
19 7 Sep 201931.2 yrs W18-1 Manuel Guzman 7-1 · 28.7 yrs Bantamweight SubAnkle Lock R11:38 1.00 1,430→1,486 +56 1,298 – Panama Fight League - Ultimate Combat Challenge 47: Ruano vs. Guzman Ultimate Combat Challenge
18 19 Jul 201931.1 yrs W17-1 Oscar Merchan 2-5 Bantamweight KO/TKOMedical Stoppage R27:00 1.00 1,398→1,430 +32 1,136 – Panama Fight League - Ultimate Combat Challenge 46: Merchan vs. Ruano Ultimate Combat Challenge
17 15 Mar 201930.7 yrs L16-1 Marco Beltran 16-7 · 32.8 yrs Bantamweighttitle KO/TKOReferee Stoppage R419:23 0.00 1,530→1,398 -132 1,337 – LUX 004: CDMX Lux Fight League
16 5 Oct 201830.3 yrs W16-0 Diego Illescas 8-4 · 26.5 yrs Bantamweight KO/TKOKO/TKO R315:00 1.00 1,504→1,530 +25 1,196 – LUX 003: CDMX Lux Fight League
15 24 Feb 201829.7 yrs W15-0 Benjamin Jiron Molina 6-1-1 · 32.0 yrs Bantamweighttitle KO/TKOPunches R14:25 1.00 1,445→1,504 +59 1,329 – Center Real Fights 27 Center Real Fights
14 23 Sep 201729.3 yrs W14-0 Javier Alvarez 1-2 Bantamweight KO/TKOKO/TKO R313:40 1.00 1,434→1,445 +11 964 – Center Real Fights 24 Center Real Fights
13 18 Nov 201628.4 yrs W13-0 Jorge Garcia Urbina 15-6 · 33.6 yrs Bantamweight DecisionUnanimous R315:00 0.84 1,438→1,434 -4 1,115 – Panama Fight League - Ultimate Combat Challenge 32: Honduras Panama Fight League
12 30 Oct 201628.4 yrs W12-0 Mauricio Cubillo Fernandez 7-3 · 28.5 yrs Bantamweight DecisionUnanimous R315:00 0.84 1,390→1,438 +48 1,345 – Center Real Fights 20 Center Real Fights
11 23 Jul 201628.1 yrs W11-0 Jose Rene Rivera Vargas 10-3-1 · 24.0 yrs Bantamweight SubRear Naked Choke R314:59 1.00 1,335→1,390 +55 1,200 – Panama Fight League - Ultimate Combat Challenge 30: Guatemala Panama Fight League
10 12 Dec 201527.5 yrs W10-0 Esdo de Paz 5-4 Bantamweighttitle DecisionUnanimous R525:00 0.81 1,334→1,335 +0 1,086 – LXMMA 12: Liga Xtreme MMA 12 Liga Xtreme MMA
9 6 Jun 201527.0 yrs W9-0 Jonathan Sazo debut Bantamweight Decision R315:00 0.80 1,348→1,334 -14 1,004 – LXMMA 9: Liga Xtreme MMA 9 Liga Xtreme MMA
8 29 Apr 201526.9 yrs W8-0 Ernesto Ortega debut Flyweight DecisionUnanimous R315:00 0.84 1,345→1,348 +3 1,075 – MAX Fights: War MAX Fights
7 18 Feb 201526.7 yrs W7-0 Boris Funez Miralda debut · 64.5 yrs Lightweight KO/TKOGround & Pound R27:36 1.00 1,319→1,345 +27 1,021 – Luna Productions - Moon Fight Night 22 Luna Productions
6 9 Aug 201426.1 yrs W6-0 Carlos Belloso 1-0 · 22.0 yrs – DecisionUnanimous R315:00 0.84 1,307→1,319 +12 1,094 – Luna Productions - Moon Fight Night 20 Luna Productions
5 1 Mar 201425.7 yrs W5-0 Roger Melgar debut Bantamweight KO/TKOReferee Stoppage R28:15 1.00 1,265→1,307 +42 1,063 – BKO Club - BlacKOut Club Relaunch BlacKOut Fighting Championship
4 18 May 201324.9 yrs W4-0 Manolo de Leon debut – KO/TKOPunches R2 1.00 1,228→1,265 +37 1,000 – BVN - Batalla en Villa Nueva Zona Norte MMA
3 16 Mar 201324.8 yrs W3-0 Byron Lutin debut Bantamweight SubArmbar R12:35 1.00 1,176→1,228 +52 1,025 – BKO Club 27: BlacKOut Club 27 BlacKOut Fighting Championship
2 18 Dec 201224.5 yrs W2-0 Robert Batres Aviles debut – KO/TKOPunches R13:00 1.00 1,114→1,176 +62 1,010 – BKO Club 25: BlacKOut Club 25 BlacKOut Fighting Championship
1 8 May 201223.9 yrs W1-0 Elmer Salguero 3-0 Catchweight DecisionUnanimous R315:00 0.84 1,011→1,114 +103 1,200 – BKO Club 25: BlacKOut Club 25 BlacKOut Fighting Championship