Alex Perez (fighter)
Alex Perez | |
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Born | Alexander Salvador Perez March 21, 1992 Hanford, California, U.S.[1] |
Height | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) |
Weight | 125 lb (57 kg; 8 st 13 lb) |
Division | Flyweight |
Reach | 65 in (165 cm) |
Style | Wrestling, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Boxing |
Fighting out of | Lemoore, California, U.S. |
Team | Team Oyama |
Years active | 2011–present |
Mixed martial arts record | |
Total | 34 |
Wins | 25 |
By knockout | 6 |
By submission | 7 |
By decision | 12 |
Losses | 9 |
By knockout | 2 |
By submission | 5 |
By decision | 2 |
University | West Hills College Lemoore[2] |
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog |
Alexander Salvador Perez[3] (born March 21, 1992) is an American professional mixed martial artist who currently competes in the Flyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).[4] As of August 20, 2024, he is #6 in the UFC flyweight rankings.[5]
Background
[edit]Perez is of Mexican descent and has eight siblings.[6] He started wrestling in the sixth grade alongside his two brothers Silverio Esparza and Julian Perez. Perez represent West Hills College Lemoore in junior college wrestling and he was the regional champion and All-American wrestler in his sophomore year in college.[2] After Perez completed high school at Lemoore, he began helping friends train for their MMA fights due to his wrestling experience. [7]
Mixed martial arts career
[edit]Early career
[edit]Perez fought all of his fights in United States where he made his professional debut on May 6, 2011, at TPF 9. He faced Jesus Castro and knockout Castro in round one.[8] He amassed a total of 16-4 before joining Dana White's Contender Series 5, facing Kevin Gray. He defeated Gray, and with the win, he was signed by UFC.[9]
Ultimate Fighting Championship
[edit]Perez made his promotional debut on December 9, 2017, at UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs. Ortega against Carlos John de Tomas.[10] He won the fight via submission in round two.[11]
On February 24, 2018, Perez faced Eric Shelton at UFC on Fox: Emmett vs. Stephens.[12] At the weigh-ins, Perez weighed in at 126.5 pounds, a half pound over the flyweight non-title fight upper limit of 126 pounds. As a result, the bout proceeded at catchweight and Perez was fined 20% of his purse which went to Shelton.[13] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[14]
Perez faced Jose Torres on August 9, 2018, at UFC 227.[15] He won the fight via knockout in round one.[16]
Perez faced Joseph Benavidez on November 30, 2018, at The Ultimate Fighter 28 Finale.[17] He lost the fight via technical knockout out in round one.[18]
Perez faced Mark De La Rosa in a bantamweight bout on March 30, 2019, at UFC on ESPN 2.[19] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[20]
Perez was scheduled to face Sergio Pettis on September 21, 2019, at UFC Fight Night 159.[21] However, Perez pulled out of the bout on August 26 citing an injury.[22]
Perez faced Jordan Espinosa on January 25, 2020, at UFC Fight Night 166.[23] He won the fight via an arm-triangle choke in round one.[24] This win earned him the Performance of the Night award.[25] Perez's arm triangle was an on the fly adjustment and the first time he had submitted someone from that position.[7]
Perez was expected to face Kai Kara-France on May 16, 2020.[26] However, on April 9, Dana White, the president of UFC announced that the event would be postponed to a future date due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[27] Instead Perez faced Jussier Formiga on June 6, 2020, at UFC 250.[28] He won the fight via first-round technical knockout.[29] This win earned him the Performance of the Night.[30]
Perez was expected to face Brandon Moreno on November 21, 2020, at UFC 255.[31] However, on October 2, it was announced that Perez would face Deiveson Figueiredo, replacing an injured Cody Garbrandt for the UFC Flyweight Championship at the same event.[32] He lost the fight via guillotine choke submission in round one.[33]
Perez was scheduled to meet Matt Schnell on May 15, 2021, at UFC 262.[34] However, for undisclosed reasons Perez was forced to pull out from the event and was replaced by Rogério Bontorin.[35]
Perez was scheduled to face Askar Askarov on July 31, 2021, on UFC on ESPN: Hall vs. Strickland.[36] However, Askarov pulled out of the fight in early July citing injury. In turn, Perez was removed from the card entirely and rescheduled to face Matt Schnell four weeks later on August 28, 2021, at UFC on ESPN: Barboza vs. Chikadze.[37] However, for undisclosed reasons, the bout was moved to UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Till.[38] However, the bout was yet again moved for unknown reasons to UFC 269.[39] At the weigh-ins, Alex Perez weighed in at 126.25 pounds, a quarter-pound over the flyweight non-title fight limit. Shortly after the weigh-ins, officials had announced that the bout had been canceled due to Schnell withdrawing from the event because of a medical issue.[40] The pair was rescheduled to UFC 271 on February 12, 2022.[41] At weigh-ins, Perez came in at 128 pounds and did not attempt to try again, resulting in Matt Schnell refusing to accept the catchweight bout and the fight being canceled.[42]
Perez faced Alexandre Pantoja on July 30, 2022, at UFC 277.[43] He lost the fight via a neck crank submission early in the first round.[44]
Perez was scheduled to face Amir Albazi on December 17, 2022, at UFC Fight Night 216.[45] However, he pulled out due to undisclosed reasons in late October and was replaced by Brandon Royval.[46]
Perez was scheduled to face Kai Kara-France on February 12, 2023, at UFC 284.[47] However, Kara-France withdrew from the fight, citing a knee injury and the bout was canceled.[48]
Perez was scheduled to face Manel Kape on March 25, 2023, at UFC on ESPN 43.[49] However, the pairing was cancelled during the broadcast as Perez suffered an undisclosed medical issue.[50]
Perez faced Muhammad Mokaev on March 2, 2024, at UFC Fight Night 238.[51] After being taken down a number of times, Perez lost the bout by unanimous decision.[52]
Perez faced Matheus Nicolau, as a replacement for Manel Kape, on April 27, 2024 at UFC on ESPN 55.[53] Perez won the fight by knockout in the second round.[54] This fight earned him another Performance of the Night award.[55]
Perez was scheduled to face Tagir Ulanbekov on June 15, 2024, at UFC on ESPN 58.[56] However, the bout was changed and Perez ended up headlining the main event against Tatsuro Taira.[57] Perez lost the fight by technical knockout as a result of a knee injury in the second round.[58]
Professional grappling career
[edit]Perez was booked to compete against two-time NCAA champion wrestler Roman Bravo-Young in a Brazilian jiu-jitsu match at UFC Fight Pass Invitational 4 on June 29, 2023.[59] The match ended in a draw.[60]
Personal life
[edit]Alex and his wife have a son (born 2021).[61]
Championships and accomplishments
[edit]Mixed martial arts
[edit]- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Performance of the Night (Three times) vs. Jordan Espinosa, Jussier Formiga and Matheus Nicolau[25][30][55]
- Tachi Palace
- Tachi Palace Flyweight Champion (one time; former)[4]
Mixed martial arts record
[edit]34 matches | 25 wins | 9 losses |
By knockout | 6 | 2 |
By submission | 7 | 5 |
By decision | 12 | 2 |
Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
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Loss | 25–9 | Tatsuro Taira | TKO (knee injury) | UFC on ESPN: Perez vs. Taira | June 15, 2024 | 2 | 2:59 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
Win | 25–8 | Matheus Nicolau | KO (punch) | UFC on ESPN: Nicolau vs. Perez | April 27, 2024 | 2 | 2:16 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Performance of the Night. |
Loss | 24–8 | Muhammad Mokaev | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs. Gaziev | March 2, 2024 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
Loss | 24–7 | Alexandre Pantoja | Submission (neck crank) | UFC 277 | July 30, 2022 | 1 | 1:31 | Dallas, Texas, United States | |
Loss | 24–6 | Deiveson Figueiredo | Submission (guillotine choke) | UFC 255 | November 21, 2020 | 1 | 1:57 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | For the UFC Flyweight Championship. |
Win | 24–5 | Jussier Formiga | TKO (leg kicks) | UFC 250 | June 6, 2020 | 1 | 4:06 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Performance of the Night. |
Win | 23–5 | Jordan Espinosa | Technical Submission (arm-triangle choke) | UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. dos Santos | January 25, 2020 | 1 | 2:33 | Raleigh, North Carolina, United States | Performance of the Night. |
Win | 22–5 | Mark De La Rosa | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on ESPN: Barboza vs. Gaethje | March 30, 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States | Bantamweight bout. |
Loss | 21–5 | Joseph Benavidez | TKO (punches) | The Ultimate Fighter: Heavy Hitters Finale | November 30, 2018 | 1 | 4:21 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
Win | 21–4 | Jose Torres | KO (punches) | UFC 227 | August 9, 2018 | 1 | 3:34 | Los Angeles, California, United States | |
Win | 20–4 | Eric Shelton | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on Fox: Emmett vs. Stephens | February 24, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | Orlando, Florida, United States | Catchweight (126.5 lb) bout; Perez missed weight. |
Win | 19–4 | Carls John de Tomas | Submission (anaconda choke) | UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs. Ortega | December 9, 2017 | 2 | 1:54 | Fresno, California, United States | Bantamweight bout. |
Win | 18–4 | Kevin Gray | Technical Submission (anaconda choke) | Dana White's Contender Series 5 | August 8, 2017 | 1 | 2:54 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Return to Flyweight. |
Win | 17–4 | Tyler Bialecki | Decision (unanimous) | CFFC 64 | March 25, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | San Diego, California, United States | |
Win | 16–4 | Andrew Natividad | Submission (anaconda choke) | TPF 30 | February 2, 2017 | 1 | 2:27 | Lemoore, California, United States | Return to Bantamweight. |
Win | 15–4 | Ralph Acosta | Decision (unanimous) | KOTC: Warranted Aggression | December 18, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Ontario, California, United States | Catchweight (130 lb) bout; Perez missed weight (131.4 lb). |
Win | 14–4 | Ray Elizalde | Decision (split) | RFA 42 | August 19, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Visalia, California, United States | |
Loss | 13–4 | Jared Papazian | Submission (armbar) | TPF 27 | May 19, 2016 | 1 | 3:26 | Lemoore, California, United States | Catchweight (130 lb) bout. |
Loss | 13–3 | Adam Antolin | Submission (guillotine choke) | TPF 25 | November 19, 2015 | 1 | 1:15 | Lemoore, California, United States | Lost the TPF Flyweight Championship. |
Win | 13–2 | Martin Sandoval | Decision (unanimous) | TPF 24 | August 6, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Lemoore, California, United States | Catchweight (127.2 lb) bout; Perez missed weight. |
Win | 12–2 | Anthony Figueroa | Decision (unanimous) | TPF 22 | February 5, 2015 | 5 | 5:00 | Lemoore, California, United States | Won the vacant TPF Flyweight Championship. |
Win | 11–2 | Del Hawkins | TKO (punches) | TPF 19 | June 19, 2014 | 1 | 2:23 | Lemoore, California, United States | Bantamweight bout. |
Win | 10–2 | Eloy Garza | Decision (unanimous) | TPF 18 | February 6, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Lemoore, California, United States | |
Win | 9–2 | Jeff Carson | Submission (standing guillotine) | TPF 16 | August 22, 2013 | 1 | 2:23 | Lemoore, California, United States | |
Win | 8–2 | Peter Baltimore | Decision (unanimous) | MEZ Sports: Pandemonium 8 | March 23, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Pomona, California, United States | |
Win | 7–2 | Carlos DeSoto | TKO (punches) | TPF 15 | November 15, 2012 | 1 | 1:52 | Lemoore, California, United States | Bantamweight bout; Perez missed weight (138.8 lb). |
Win | 6–2 | Javier Galas | Submission (rear-naked choke) | TPF 14 | September 7, 2012 | 1 | 1:37 | Lemoore, California, United States | Catchweight (139 lb) bout. |
Win | 5–2 | Edgar Diaz | Submission (kimura) | TPF 12 | March 9, 2012 | 1 | 2:33 | Lemoore, California, United States | Catchweight (130.2 lb) bout; Perez missed weight. |
Win | 4–2 | Kevin Michel | Decision (unanimous) | CA Fight Syndicate: Rivalry | January 28, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | Santa Monica, California, United States | |
Loss | 3–2 | John MaCalolooy | Decision (unanimous) | WFC: Bruvado Bash | January 7, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | Placerville, California, United States | |
Loss | 3–1 | Edgar Diaz | Submission (guillotine choke) | TPF 11 | December 2, 2011 | 1 | 0:43 | Lemoore, California, United States | Flyweight debut. |
Win | 3–0 | Sam Stevens-Milo | Decision (unanimous) | UPC Unlimited: Up & Comers 6 | September 10, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Turlock, California, United States | |
Win | 2–0 | Ruben Trujillo | Decision (unanimous) | UPC Unlimited: Up & Comers 4 | Jun 24, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Madera, California, United States | |
Win | 1–0 | Jesus Castro | TKO (punches) | TPF 9 | May 6, 2011 | 1 | 1:56 | Lemoore, California, United States | Bantamweight debut. |
Pay-per-view bouts
[edit]No | Event | Fight | Date | Venue | City | PPV buys |
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1. | UFC 255 | Figueiredo vs. Perez | November 21, 2020 | UFC Apex | Enterprise, Nevada, United States | Not Disclosed[63] |
See also
[edit]References
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External links
[edit]- Living people
- 1992 births
- American male mixed martial artists
- Flyweight mixed martial artists
- Mixed martial artists utilizing collegiate wrestling
- Mixed martial artists utilizing boxing
- Mixed martial artists utilizing Brazilian jiu-jitsu
- American male sport wrestlers
- Amateur wrestlers
- American practitioners of Brazilian jiu-jitsu
- Ultimate Fighting Championship male fighters
- 21st-century American sportsmen