Erik Perez signs new six-fight deal with UFC

Bantamweight Erik Perez rewarded with new six fight deal

Erik "Goyito" Perez (13-4 MMA 3-0 UFC) the Mexican bantamweight has been rewarded for his 3-0 record in the UFC with a new six fight deal. Perez's management team at VFD Marketing today announced the details for the new deal.

The new contract which is set to earn $18,000 to fight Johnny Bedford at UFC 159, if he wins he will receive a further $18,000 bonus. The announcement also stated that Perez will earn "significant increases" following each victory.

"I'm very proud to fight in the UFC," Perez stated. "My goal is to become a champion, and I will work extremely hard in the gym and inside the octagon to reach it." Perez who currently boasts an eight fight win streak, a run that includes first round UFC victories over Byron Bloodworth, Ken Stone and John Albert.

UFC 159 takes place in New Jersey on April 29th and is headlined by the much anticipated light heavyweight clash between Jon Jones and Chael Sonnen.

The latest card for UFC 159 is below:

• Jon Jones vs. Chael Sonnen - for UFC light heavyweight title
• Alan Belcher vs. Michael Bisping
• Phil Davis vs. Vinny Magalhaes
• Pat Healy vs. Jim Miller
• Cheick Kongo vs. Roy Nelson
• Sheila Gaff vs. Sara McMann
• Johnny Bedford vs. Erik Perez
• Nick Catone vs. James Head
• Jimy Hettes vs. Steven Siler
• Leonard Garcia vs. Cody McKenzie
• Al Iaquinta vs. Joe Proctor
• Ovince St. Preux vs. Gian Villante
• Rustam Khabilov vs. Yancy Medeiros