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Alex Perez
Fighter

Alex Perez

26-10-0#11Flyweight★ 3bonusesUnited StatesUnited StatesLast 5
Grappling 0-0-1
NEXT FIGHT
vs Sumudaerji
UFCUFC Fight Night: Nurmagomedov vs Song·

CAREER SUMMARY

Alex Perez holds a professional MMA record of 26-10-0. Their full professional MMA career spans 37 bouts on record. Alex Perez has won 26 fights: 7 by KO/TKO, 7 by submission, 12 by decision. Of 10 career losses, 2 came by KO/TKO and 6 by submission. In the UFC, Alex Perez lands 4.22 significant strikes per minute with 45% accuracy and averages 2.07 takedowns per 15 minutes. Alex Perez also has 1 recorded Grappling bout. Most recent fight: May 30, 2026. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height
5'6"168 cm
Weight
125 lbs57 kg
Reach
65"165 cm
Stance
Orthodox
DOB
1992-03-21
Age
34
Nationality
United States
Birthplace
Hanford, California, United States

Fight DNA

Knockout Artist

UFCalendar's style model · Flyweight roster (107 fighters)

PowerSpeedPrecisionDurabilityEngineWrestlingGround
Punch power97
Kick power82
Punch speed97
Kick speed94
Accuracy87
Takedowns95
Ground striking93
Submissions93
Chin70
Body strength75
Cardio76

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

UFC careerRecord: 26-10-0 (1 NC) · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed4.22per min
45% accuracy
Strikes absorbed3.24per min
58% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed2.07per 15 min
45% success
Takedowns stuffed74%
Submission attempts0.8per 15 min

Bonus résumé

Alex Perez has won 3 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $175,000.

★ POTN ×31 finish incentive (+$25,000)
  1. ★ POTNvs Matheus Nicolau · UFC Fight Night: Nicolau vs PerezApr 27, 2024
  2. ★ POTNvs Jussier Formiga · UFC 250: Nunes vs SpencerJun 6, 2020
  3. ★ POTNvs Jordan Espinosa · UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs Dos SantosJan 26, 2020

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and our model's estimate of what Alex Perez earns per fight.

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Upcoming

  1. UFCUFC Fight Night: Nurmagomedov vs Song
    vs SumudaerjiFlyweight

Career history

  1. NC
    vs Sumudaerji
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Song vs Figueiredo· May 30, 2026· Flyweight· 26-10 vs 19-7
    Could Not Continue
    R2 · 1:45
  2. WIN
    vs Charles Johnson
    UFCUFC 324: Gaethje vs Pimblett· Jan 24, 2026· Flyweight· 25-10 vs 18-7
    TKO
    R1 · 3:16
  3. LOSS
    vs Asu Almabayev
    UFCUFC Qatar: Tsarukyan vs Hooker· Nov 22, 2025· Flyweight· 25-9 vs 22-3
    SUB
    R3 · 0:22
  4. LOSS
    vs Tatsuro Taira
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Perez vs Taira· Jun 15, 2024· Flyweight· 25-8 vs 15-0
    TKO
    R2 · 2:59
  5. WIN
    vs Matheus Nicolau
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Nicolau vs Perez· Apr 27, 2024· Flyweight· 24-8 vs 19-3-1
    TKO
    R2 · 2:16
    POTN
  6. LOSS
    vs Muhammad Mokaev
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs Gaziev· Mar 2, 2024· Flyweight· 24-7 vs 10-0
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  7. LOSS
    vs Alexandre Pantoja
    UFCUFC 277: Peña vs Nunes· Jul 30, 2022· Flyweight· 24-6 vs 24-5
    SUB
    R1 · 1:31
  8. LOSS
    vs Deiveson FigueiredoTitle bout
    UFCUFC 255: Figueiredo vs Perez· Nov 21, 2020· Flyweight· 24-5 vs 19-1
    SUB
    R1 · 1:57
  9. WIN
    vs Jussier Formiga
    UFCUFC 250: Nunes vs Spencer· Jun 6, 2020· Flyweight· 23-5 vs 23-7
    TKO
    R1 · 4:06
    POTN
  10. WIN
    vs Jordan Espinosa
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs Dos Santos· Jan 26, 2020· Flyweight· 22-5 vs 14-6
    SUB
    R1 · 2:33
    POTN
  11. WIN
    vs Mark De La Rosa
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Barboza vs Gaethje· Mar 30, 2019· Bantamweight· 21-5 vs 11-1
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  12. LOSS
    vs Joseph Benavidez
    UFCThe Ultimate Fighter Season 28 Finale: Dos Anjos vs Usman· Dec 1, 2018· Flyweight· 21-4 vs 25-5
    TKO
    R1 · 4:19
  13. WIN
    vs Jose Torres
    UFCUFC 227: Dillashaw vs Garbrandt 2· Aug 4, 2018· Flyweight· 20-4 vs 8-0
    TKO
    R1 · 3:46
  14. WIN
    vs Eric Shelton
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Emmett vs Stephens· Feb 24, 2018· Flyweight· 19-4 vs 11-4
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  15. WIN
    vs Carls John De Tomas
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Swanson vs Ortega· Dec 9, 2017· Bantamweight· 18-4 vs 8-1
    SUB
    R2 · 1:54
  16. WIN
    vs Kevin Gray
    DW's Contender Series 2017· Aug 8, 2017· Flyweight· 17-4 vs 9-3
    SUB
    R1 · 2:54
  17. WIN
    vs Tyler Bialecki
    CFFC 64· Mar 25, 2017· Bantamweight· 16-4 vs 8-6
    UD
  18. WIN
    vs Andrew Natividad
    Tachi PF 30· Feb 2, 2017· Bantamweight· 15-4 vs 6-7
    SUB
    R1 · 2:27
  19. WIN
    vs Ralph Acosta
    KOTC: Warranted Aggression· Dec 18, 2016· Catchweight· 14-4 vs 16-11
    UD
  20. WIN
    vs Ray Elizalde
    RFA 42: Giagos vs. Estrázulas· Aug 19, 2016· Flyweight· 13-4 vs 10-0
    SD
  21. LOSS
    vs Jared Papazian
    Tachi PF 27· May 19, 2016· Catchweight· 13-3 vs 18-12
    SUB
    R1 · 3:26
  22. LOSS
    vs Adam Antolin
    Tachi PF 25· Nov 19, 2015· Flyweight· 13-2 vs 10-3
    SUB
    R2 · 1:15
  23. WIN
    vs Martin Sandoval
    Tachi PF 24· Aug 6, 2015· Flyweight· 12-2 vs 9-4
    UD
  24. WIN
    vs Anthony Figueroa
    Tachi PF 22· Feb 5, 2015· Flyweight· 11-2 vs 10-7-1
    UD
  25. WIN
    vs Del Hawkins
    Tachi PF 19· Jun 19, 2014· Bantamweight· 10-2 vs 22-16
    TKO
    R1 · 2:23
  26. WIN
    vs Eloy Garza
    Tachi PF 18· Feb 6, 2014· Flyweight· 9-2 vs 4-1
    UD
  27. WIN
    vs Jeff Carson
    Tachi PF 16· Aug 22, 2013· 8-2 vs 0-0
    SUB
    R1 · 0:48
  28. WIN
    vs Peter Baltimore
    Pandemonium 8· Mar 23, 2013· 7-2 vs 3-3
    UD
  29. WIN
    vs Carlos DeSoto
    Tachi PF 15· Nov 15, 2012· Bantamweight· 6-2 vs 0-2
    TKO
    R1 · 1:52
  30. WIN
    vs Javier Galas
    Tachi PF 14· Sep 7, 2012· Catchweight· 5-2 vs 0-1
    SUB
    R1 · 1:37
  31. WIN
    vs Edgar Diaz
    Tachi PF 12· Mar 9, 2012· Flyweight· 4-2 vs 2-2
    SUB
    R1 · 2:33
  32. WIN
    vs Kevin Michel
    California Fight Syndicate· Jan 28, 2012· 3-2 vs 1-2
    DEC
  33. LOSS
    vs John MaCalolooy
    West Coast Fighting Championship· Jan 7, 2012· 3-1 vs 2-1
    DEC
  34. LOSS
    vs Edgar Diaz
    Tachi PF 11· Dec 2, 2011· Flyweight· 3-0 vs 1-2
    SUB
    R1 · 0:43
  35. WIN
    vs Sam Stevens-Milo
    Up and Comers Unlimited· Sep 10, 2011· 2-0 vs 2-8
    DEC
  36. WIN
    vs Ruben Trujillo
    Up and Comers Unlimited· Jun 24, 2011· 1-0 vs 0-0
    DEC
  37. WIN
    vs Jesus Castro
    Tachi PF 9: The Contenders· May 6, 2011· Lightweight· 0-0 vs 0-1
    TKO
    R1 · 1:57

Career history data via Tapology.

Official UFC Ranking

Alex Perez's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.

Current
#11 Flyweight
Meta rank
#15 Flyweight
Peak
#4 Flyweight
First ranked
Oct 31, 2018
Times ranked
320

Flyweight

#1#5#10#152019202120232025Oct 31, 2018 · #15Nov 7, 2018 · #14Nov 12, 2018 · #12Dec 3, 2018 · #11Dec 12, 2018 · #10Dec 17, 2018 · #9Feb 4, 2019 · #7Apr 15, 2019 · #13May 13, 2019 · #12May 21, 2019 · #11Jun 3, 2019 · #10Jul 15, 2019 · #12Aug 12, 2019 · #13Sep 23, 2019 · #12Oct 28, 2019 · #11Jan 20, 2020 · #12Jan 27, 2020 · #9Jun 8, 2020 · #4Jun 15, 2020 · #5Jul 27, 2020 · #4Mar 29, 2022 · #5May 9, 2022 · #6Oct 24, 2022 · #5Dec 6, 2022 · #6Jun 6, 2023 · #7Mar 5, 2024 · #8Apr 30, 2024 · #5Jun 18, 2024 · #7Jul 30, 2024 · #6Dec 17, 2024 · #7Jul 1, 2025 · #8Nov 18, 2025 · #7Nov 25, 2025 · #11Jan 27, 2026 · #10May 5, 2026 · #11Jun 2, 2026 · #12Jun 9, 2026 · #11Jul 28, 2026 · #10Aug 4, 2026 · #11Aug 11, 2026 · #11#11

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1643▲21
Peak
1742Jun 6, 2020
Rated fights
36
15001600170020122015201820212024May 6, 2011 · 1534Jun 24, 2011 · 1560Sep 10, 2011 · 1575Dec 2, 2011 · 1520Jan 7, 2012 · 1490Jan 28, 2012 · 1518Mar 9, 2012 · 1541Sep 7, 2012 · 1559Nov 15, 2012 · 1578Mar 23, 2013 · 1589Aug 22, 2013 · 1607Feb 6, 2014 · 1621Jun 19, 2014 · 1638Feb 5, 2015 · 1653Aug 6, 2015 · 1665Nov 19, 2015 · 1638May 19, 2016 · 1613Aug 19, 2016 · 1625Dec 18, 2016 · 1633Feb 2, 2017 · 1640Mar 25, 2017 · 1645Aug 8, 2017 · 1656Dec 9, 2017 · 1672Feb 24, 2018 · 1685Aug 4, 2018 · 1706Dec 1, 2018 · 1696Mar 30, 2019 · 1708Jan 26, 2020 · 1723Jun 6, 2020 · 1742Nov 21, 2020 · 1731Jul 30, 2022 · 1674Mar 2, 2024 · 1638Apr 27, 2024 · 1658Jun 15, 2024 · 1650Nov 22, 2025 · 1622Jan 24, 2026 · 16431643

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Frequently asked questions

When does Alex Perez fight next?

Alex Perez fights Sumudaerji on Saturday, August 29, 2026 at UFC Fight Night: Nurmagomedov vs Song.

What is Alex Perez's record?

Alex Perez's professional MMA record is 26-10-0.

Who is Alex Perez fighting next?

Alex Perez's next opponent is Sumudaerji at UFC Fight Night: Nurmagomedov vs Song.

Who did Alex Perez fight last?

Alex Perez most recently fought Sumudaerji at UFC Fight Night: Song vs Figueiredo on Saturday, May 30, 2026, -.

What weight class does Alex Perez fight in?

Alex Perez fights at Flyweight.

Is Alex Perez ranked in the UFC?

Alex Perez is currently ranked #11 in the UFC Flyweight division.

How many knockouts does Alex Perez have?

Alex Perez has 7 wins by KO/TKO and 7 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Alex Perez won?

Alex Perez has won 3 UFC post-fight bonuses: 3× Performance of the Night.

How tall is Alex Perez?

Alex Perez is 5'6" (168 cm) tall.

How much does Alex Perez weigh?

Alex Perez weighs 125 lbs (57 kg).

What is Alex Perez's reach?

Alex Perez has a reach of 65" (165 cm).

How old is Alex Perez?

Alex Perez is 34 years old (born Mar 21, 1992).

Where is Alex Perez from?

Alex Perez is from United States.