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Cristian Pérez

"Puas"
16-2-0MexicoMexicoLast 5
Amateur MMA 1-0

Last fight: Win vs Kyle Nelson · TKO · Oct 17, 2026

16-2-0 · 13 finishes · Full stats →
LAST FIGHT
WINvs Kyle NelsonTKO · R1 0:27
UFCUFC Fight Night: Buckley vs Malott·October 17, 2026

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CAREER SUMMARY

Cristian Pérez holds a professional MMA record of 16-2-0. Pérez has won 16 fights: 7 by KO/TKO, 6 by submission, 3 by decision. Of 2 career losses, 1 came by KO/TKO and 0 by submission. In the UFC, Pérez lands 22.22 significant strikes per minute with 48% accuracy and averages 0.00 takedowns per 15 minutes. Pérez also has 1 recorded karate bout. Most recent fight: October 17, 2026. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height
5'9"175 cm
Weight
155 lbs70 kg
Reach
72"183 cm
Stance
Orthodox
DOB
Aug 17, 1999
Age
27
Nationality
Mexico
Birthplace
Mexico

Career history

  1. WIN
    vs Kyle Nelson
    UFC Fight Night: Buckley vs Malott· Oct 17, 2026· Lightweight· 16-2 vs 17-8-1
    TKO
    R1 · 0:27
  2. WIN
    vs Logan Paxton
    UFC · Dana White's Contender Series 88· Aug 18, 2026· Lightweight· 15-2 vs 10-2
    TKO
    R2 · 1:06
  3. WIN
    vs Gilberto Santos
    EXF 23· Apr 11, 2026· Lightweight· 14-2 vs 6-8
    TKO
    R1 · 2:11
  4. LOSS
    vs Manoel Sousa
    UFC · Dana White's Contender Series 79· Aug 26, 2025· Lightweight· 13-2 vs 13-1
    TKO
    R3 · 03:00
  5. WIN
    vs Sebastian Piedrahita
    Combate Global· Dec 2, 2023· Lightweight· 13-1 vs 11-5
    TKO
    R2 · 0:17
  6. WIN
    vs Bruno Cannetti
    Combate Global· Jun 18, 2023· Lightweight· 12-1 vs 10-7
    TKO
    R1 · 1:26
  7. WIN
    vs Gilber Ordonez
    Combate Global· Nov 18, 2022· Lightweight· 11-1 vs 10-6
    SUB
    R2 · 3:26
  8. WIN
    vs Samuel Alvarez
    Combate: Diaz vs. Amaro· Aug 5, 2022· Lightweight· 10-1 vs 7-6
    TKO
    R3 · 3:14
  9. WIN
    vs Sebastian Santana Guedes
    Combate Global· Apr 22, 2022· Lightweight· 9-1 vs 8-5-1
    UD
  10. LOSS
    vs Enrique Gonzalez
    Combate Global· Nov 12, 2021· Lightweight· 8-1 vs 12-4
    UD
  11. WIN
    vs Patrick Lehane
    Combate Global· Nov 12, 2021· Lightweight· 8-0 vs 4-1
    UD
  12. WIN
    vs Alfrego Ruelas
    Combate Global· Nov 12, 2021· Lightweight· 7-0 vs 2-2
    TKO
    R1 · 2:49
  13. WIN
    vs Dumar Roa
    Combate Global· Sep 10, 2021· 6-0 vs 17-10
    SUB
    R1 · 3:30
  14. WIN
    vs Brian Del Rosario
    Combate Global· May 21, 2021· Lightweight· 5-0 vs 5-5
    SUB
    R1 · 2:49
  15. WIN
    vs Geraldo Almonte
    Combate Global· Apr 23, 2021· Lightweight· 4-0 vs 3-3
    SUB
    R1 · 0:29
  16. WIN
    vs Román López
    Combate 55: Mexicali· Feb 21, 2020· Lightweight· 3-0 vs 1-2
    SUB
    R1 · 3:02
  17. WIN
    vs Jair Pérez
    Combate 44: Mexicali· Sep 20, 2019· Featherweight· 2-0 vs 3-1
    UD
  18. WIN
    vs Saul Cabrera
    Combate 30: Mexicali· Feb 8, 2019· Lightweight· 1-0 vs 3-2-1
    SUB
    R3 · 2:31

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

BaseBJJ
  • 2026Contract winner · DWCS
  • 2022Purple belt · BJJ
  • 2021Combate Global Fighter of the Year

Camp

  • The Goat Shed · Miami, Florida, United States
  • Team Blacxicans · Mexico (Baja California) Former
  • Chute Boxe Diego Lima · Sao Paulo, Brazil Former
  • UFC Performance Institute Mexico City · Mexico City, Mexico Former

Coaches

  • Omar Aguilar · Boxing coach
  • Ruben Aguilar · Boxing coach

Training partners

  • Ramiro Jiménez
  • Charles Oliveira
  • Ernesto Ibarra

Career stats

Pro MMARecord: 16-2-0 · Source: UFCalendar
Striking
Strikes landed3.73per min
47% accuracy
Strikes absorbed4.71per min
39% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed2.30per 15 min
30% success
Takedowns stuffed88%
Submission attempts0.8per 15 min
UFC careerRecord: 1-0-0 · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed22.22per min
48% accuracy
Strikes absorbed11.11per min
29% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed0.00per 15 min
Submission attempts0.0per 15 min
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Where they rank

All-time boards where Cristian Pérez sits in the top 25.

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1776▲22
Peak
1807Dec 2, 2023
Rated fights
18
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Frequently asked questions

When does Cristian Pérez fight next?

Cristian Pérez has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Cristian Pérez's record?

Cristian Pérez's professional MMA record is 16-2-0.

Who is Cristian Pérez fighting next?

Cristian Pérez's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Cristian Pérez fight last?

Cristian Pérez most recently fought Kyle Nelson at UFC Fight Night: Buckley vs Malott on Saturday, October 17, 2026, WIN (TKO).

What weight class does Cristian Pérez fight in?

Cristian Pérez fights at Lightweight.

How many knockouts does Cristian Pérez have?

Cristian Pérez has 7 wins by KO/TKO and 6 wins by submission.

How tall is Cristian Pérez?

Cristian Pérez is 5'9" (175 cm) tall.

How much does Cristian Pérez weigh?

Cristian Pérez weighs 155 lbs (70 kg).

What is Cristian Pérez's reach?

Cristian Pérez has a reach of 72" (183 cm).

How old is Cristian Pérez?

Cristian Pérez is 27 years old (born Aug 17, 1999).

Where is Cristian Pérez from?

Cristian Pérez is from Mexico.

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