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Markus Perez
Fighter

Markus Perez

"Maluko"
15-6-0BrazilBrazilLast 5
Boxing 2-0pro-karate 3-2pro-knuckle-mma 0-1Grappling 0-1-1
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CAREER SUMMARY

Markus Perez holds a professional MMA record of 15-6-0. Their full professional MMA career spans 22 bouts on record. Markus Perez has won 15 fights: 3 by KO/TKO, 9 by submission, 3 by decision. Of 7 career losses, 1 came by KO/TKO and 1 by submission. In the UFC, Markus Perez lands 2.60 significant strikes per minute with 47% accuracy and averages 0.81 takedowns per 15 minutes. Markus Perez also has 2 recorded Grappling bouts. Markus Perez also has 2 recorded Boxing bouts. Markus Perez also has 5 recorded karate bouts. Markus Perez also has 1 recorded knuckle-mma bout. Most recent fight: January 20, 2021. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height
6'1"185 cm
Weight
185 lbs84 kg
Reach
73"185 cm
Stance
Orthodox
DOB
1988-06-22
Age
38
Nationality
Brazil
Birthplace
Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil

Fight DNA

Submission Ace

UFCalendar's style model · Middleweight roster (229 fighters)

PowerSpeedPrecisionDurabilityEngineWrestlingGround
Submission Threat
98 · top 2% in division
Punch power79
Kick power95
Punch speed62
Kick speed78
Accuracy57
Takedowns70
Ground striking58
Submissions98
Chin88
Body strength64
Cardio66

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

By the numbers

UFC careerRecord: 12-5-0 · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed2.60per min
47% accuracy
Strikes absorbed3.72per min
52% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed0.81per 15 min
25% success
Takedowns stuffed77%
Submission attempts1.0per 15 min

Salary & career earnings

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

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Career history

  1. WIN
    vs Lajuan Davis×1Title bout · Title win #1
    Peak Fighting 51· Mar 21, 2026· Middleweight· 14-6 vs 8-1
    SUB
    R1 · 4:39
  2. WIN
    vs Chase Gamble
    AFL: Invincible 2023· Jan 20, 2023· Middleweight· 13-6 vs 7-8
    SUB
    R1 · 2:10
  3. WIN
    vs Filipe Moitinho
    Thunder Fight 33· Dec 19, 2021· Middleweight· 12-6 vs 7-0
    SUB
    R1 · 0:33
  4. LOSS
    vs Zac Pauga
    Cage Warriors 130· Oct 17, 2021· Light Heavyweight· 12-5 vs 4-0
    UD
  5. LOSS
    vs Dalcha Lungiambula
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Chiesa vs Magny· Jan 20, 2021· Middleweight· 12-4 vs 10-2
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  6. LOSS
    vs Dricus Du Plessis
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Moraes vs Sandhagen· Oct 11, 2020· Middleweight· 12-3 vs 14-2
    TKO
    R1 · 3:22
  7. LOSS
    vs Wellington Turman
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Blachowicz vs Souza· Nov 17, 2019· Middleweight· 12-2 vs 15-3
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  8. WIN
    vs Anthony Hernandez
    UFCUFC Fight Night· Feb 3, 2019· Middleweight· 11-2 vs 6-0
    SUB
    R2 · 1:07
  9. LOSS
    vs Andrew Sanchez
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Gaethje vs Vick· Aug 25, 2018· Middleweight· 11-1 vs 9-4
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  10. WIN
    vs James Bochnovic
    UFCUFC 224: Nunes vs Pennington· May 13, 2018· Middleweight· 10-1 vs 8-2
    SUB
    R1 · 4:28
  11. LOSS
    vs Eryk Anders
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Swanson vs Ortega· Dec 9, 2017· Middleweight· 10-0 vs 9-0
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  12. WIN
    vs Ian Heinisch
    LFA 22: Heinisch vs. Perez· Sep 8, 2017· Middleweight· 9-0 vs 8-0
    SUB
    R1 · 2:14
  13. WIN
    vs Ildemar Alcantara
    Arzalet Fighting 1· Feb 11, 2017· 8-0 vs 21-9
    UD
  14. WIN
    vs Paulo Thiago
    Thunder Fight 7· Jun 25, 2016· Middleweight· 7-0 vs 15-8
    SD
  15. WIN
    vs Fabricio Almeida
    Aspera FC 38· May 27, 2016· Middleweight· 6-0 vs 1-0-1
    TKO
    R3 · 0:34
  16. WIN
    vs Anderson Melo
    Bahia Regional· Dec 5, 2015· 5-0 vs 11-8
    TKO
  17. WIN
    vs Rafael Silva
    Thunder Fight 2· Dec 19, 2014· Middleweight· 4-0 vs 4-2
    SUB
    R1 · 2:42
  18. LOSS
    vs Guilherme Vasconcelos
    The Ultimate Fighter Brazil Season 3· Mar 16, 2014· Middleweight· 4-0
    SUB
  19. WIN
    vs TBA
    Sao Paulo Regional· Oct 26, 2013· 3-0
    SUB
  20. WIN
    vs Bruno Silva
    Jungle Fight 58· Sep 14, 2013· Welterweight· 2-0 vs 0-0
    SUB
    R1 · 3:41
  21. WIN
    vs Marcelo Matias
    Sao Paulo Regional· Aug 24, 2013· 1-0 vs 1-3
    DEC
  22. WIN
    vs Rene Pessoa
    Sao Paulo Regional· Apr 18, 2013· 0-0 vs 6-0
    TKO

Career history data via Tapology.

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1595▲18
Peak
1730Feb 3, 2019
Rated fights
21
15001600170020142017202020232026Apr 18, 2013 · 1545Aug 24, 2013 · 1567Sep 14, 2013 · 1606Mar 16, 2014 · 1552Dec 19, 2014 · 1584Dec 5, 2015 · 1620May 27, 2016 · 1637Jun 25, 2016 · 1646Feb 11, 2017 · 1665Sep 8, 2017 · 1704Dec 9, 2017 · 1684May 13, 2018 · 1716Aug 25, 2018 · 1692Feb 3, 2019 · 1730Nov 17, 2019 · 1705Oct 11, 2020 · 1683Jan 20, 2021 · 1661Oct 17, 2021 · 1639Dec 19, 2021 · 1651Jan 20, 2023 · 1654Mar 21, 2026 · 15951595

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Frequently asked questions

When does Markus Perez fight next?

Markus Perez has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Markus Perez's record?

Markus Perez's professional MMA record is 15-6-0.

Who is Markus Perez fighting next?

Markus Perez's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Markus Perez fight last?

Markus Perez most recently fought Dalcha Lungiambula at UFC Fight Night: Chiesa vs Magny on Wednesday, January 20, 2021, LOSS (Unanimous Decision).

What weight class does Markus Perez fight in?

Markus Perez fights at Middleweight.

How many knockouts does Markus Perez have?

Markus Perez has 3 wins by KO/TKO and 9 wins by submission.

How tall is Markus Perez?

Markus Perez is 6'1" (185 cm) tall.

How much does Markus Perez weigh?

Markus Perez weighs 185 lbs (84 kg).

What is Markus Perez's reach?

Markus Perez has a reach of 73" (185 cm).

How old is Markus Perez?

Markus Perez is 38 years old (born Jun 22, 1988).

Where is Markus Perez from?

Markus Perez is from Brazil.