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Alex Perez vs Asu Almabayev

Alex Perez is 26-11-0 (1 NC); Asu Almabayev is 24-3-0. Alex Perez is 2 years older than Asu Almabayev. Alex Perez is 2" · 5 cm taller than Asu Almabayev. They have met once: Alex Perez 0, Asu Almabayev 1.

Alex Perez
United States
Alex Perez
26-11-0 (1 NC)
UD·TKO
FlyweightMet once
Asu Almabayev
Kazakhstan
Asu Almabayev
“Zulfikar” · 24-3-0
SUBSUBUD
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Style & credentials

Alex Perez
Folkstyle WrestlingBoxing
  • 2015TPF Flyweight ChampionshipTachi Palace Fights
  • 2023Competitor · UFC Fight Pass Invitational145 lbs
  • 2017Contract winner · DWCSflyweight
  • 20105th Place · CCCAA State133 lbs
Camp · Team Oyama · Irvine, California, US
Asu Almabayev

No background on record

Camp · Dar Pro Team Kazakhstan · Kazakhstan

Sig. strikes by zone

Where each fighter lands, as a share of significant strikes

59%
Head
60%
18%
Body
21%
23%
Leg
19%

Time in position

Share of fight time at distance, in the clinch and on the ground

Alex Perezlast 8 fights
73%12%15%
Asu Almabayevlast 10 fights
51%11%38%
■ Distance■ Clinch■ Ground

How good, really

Each stat against every UFC fighter, in plain words

Alex Perez· from fights outside the UFC Asu Almabayev· from fights outside the UFC
Strikes landed / min
3.792.78
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Alex Perez · Good · better than 63% of UFC fightersAsu Almabayev · Below avg · better than 30% of UFC fighters
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
3.181.90
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Alex Perez · Average · better than 58% of UFC fightersAsu Almabayev · Elite · better than 92% of UFC fighters
Takedowns landed / 15 min
2.314.45
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Alex Perez · Good · better than 77% of UFC fightersAsu Almabayev · Elite · better than 96% of UFC fighters
Takedown accuracy
46%45%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Alex Perez · Good · better than 69% of UFC fightersAsu Almabayev · Good · better than 66% of UFC fighters
Takedown defence
76%50%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Alex Perez · Good · better than 78% of UFC fightersAsu Almabayev · Below avg · better than 24% of UFC fighters
Submission attempts / 15 min
0.701.40
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Alex Perez · Good · better than 68% of UFC fightersAsu Almabayev · Elite · better than 89% of UFC fighters

Ranked against 1483 UFC fighters with five or more UFC fights.

Striking & grappling

Same scale left and right on every row

3.79
Strikes landed / min
2.78
3.18
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
1.90
2.31 / 5.0
Takedowns landed / 15 min
4.45 / 9.9
46%
Takedown accuracy
45%
76%
Takedown defence
50%
2:12
Control time / fight
5:06
0.70
Submission attempts / 15 min
1.40

Bars in a row share one scale. The stronger side is solid; the pale tail behind takedowns is attempts.

Where the strikes land

Range × target

Alex Perez16 UFC fights · 454 landed
Head
Body
Leg
Distance
38%172/608
12%56/101
23%106/150
Clinch
9%41/66
4%17/21
0%0/0
Ground
13%57/76
1%4/4
0%1/1
Asu Almabayev8 UFC fights · 238 landed
Head
Body
Leg
Distance
29%68/233
18%44/59
18%42/47
Clinch
4%9/16
3%8/11
3%7/7
Ground
21%51/81
3%6/6
1%3/3

Share of significant strikes landed by range and target · landed / attempted in each cell.

Head-to-Head History

Common Opponents

How each fared against the same opponents.

Alex PerezAsu Almabayev

Frequently asked questions

Have Alex Perez and Asu Almabayev ever fought?

Yes, once. Most recently at UFC Qatar: Tsarukyan vs Hooker (Sat, Nov 22, 2025), where Asu Almabayev won by Submission.

What are the records of Alex Perez and Asu Almabayev?

Alex Perez is 26-11-0 (1 NC) and Asu Almabayev is 24-3-0.

Who has the longer reach, Alex Perez or Asu Almabayev?

Neither. Both have a 65" · 165 cm reach.

Who is taller, Alex Perez or Asu Almabayev?

Alex Perez is taller at 5'6" · 168 cm; Asu Almabayev stands 5'4" · 163 cm.

Who is older, Alex Perez or Asu Almabayev?

Alex Perez is 34 and Asu Almabayev is 32.

Who has more finishes, Alex Perez or Asu Almabayev?

Alex Perez has 14 wins inside the distance (7 by KO/TKO, 7 by submission); Asu Almabayev has 13 wins (3 by KO/TKO, 10 by submission).

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