Fighter

Alex Perez

26-11-0#15Flyweight★ 3bonuses United States

United StatesLast 5

Grappling 0-0-1

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Alex Perez holds a professional MMA record of 26-11-0. Alex Perez has won 26 fights: 7 by KO/TKO, 7 by submission, 12 by decision. Of 11 career losses, 2 came by KO/TKO and 6 by submission. In the UFC, Alex Perez lands 3.79 significant strikes per minute with 44% accuracy and averages 2.31 takedowns per 15 minutes. Alex Perez also has 1 recorded Grappling bout. Most recent fight: August 29, 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

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

BaseFolkstyle WrestlingBoxing

2023Competitor · UFC Fight Pass Invitational · 145 lbs
2017Contract winner · DWCS · flyweight
2015TPF Flyweight Championship · Tachi Palace Fights
20105th Place · CCCAA State · 133 lbs
2010Champion · CCCAA Regional · 133 lbs
All-American · CCCAA State · college (California JC)
Champion · West Yosemite League · junior
Champion · Cif Divisional · junior
West Hills College Lemoore · Wrestling · 2010-
Lemoore High School · Wrestling · -2010
Started in Folkstyle Wrestling
AGE 18Started in MMA

Camp

Team Oyama · Irvine, California, US
UFC Performance Institute · Las Vegas, Nevada, US

Coaches

Colin Oyama · Head coach
Giva Santana · Grappling coach
Tyler Wombles
Corey Beasley
Kent Olson · Wrestling coach
Marcio Botelho · Wrestling coach

Training partners

Jason Manley
Billy Bigelow
Matheus Naccache

Fight DNA

Knockout Artist

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

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: 8-7-0 (1 NC) · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed3.79per min

44% accuracy

Strikes absorbed3.18per min

57% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed2.31per 15 min

46% success

Takedowns stuffed75%

Submission attempts0.7per 15 min

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Where they rank

All-time boards where Alex Perez sits in the top 25.

All MMA

UFC

Bonus résumé

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

★ POTN ×31 finish incentive (+$25,000)

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

All-time bonus leaders →

Flyweight top 5

Recent & upcoming opponents

Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Alex Perez earns per fight.

Alex Perez's salary & career earnings →

Career history

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

Official UFC Ranking

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

Current: #15 Flyweight
Peak: #4 Flyweight
First ranked: Oct 31, 2018
Times ranked: 326

Flyweight

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1633▼11
Peak: 1742Jun 7, 2020
Rated fights: 38

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Frequently asked questions

When does Alex Perez fight next?

Alex Perez has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Alex Perez's record?

Alex Perez's professional MMA record is 26-11-0.

Who is Alex Perez fighting next?

Alex Perez's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Alex Perez fight last?

Alex Perez most recently fought Sumudaerji at UFC Fight Night: Nurmagomedov vs Song on Saturday, August 29, 2026, LOSS (Unanimous Decision).

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 #15 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.

CAREER SUMMARY