Alex Perez (fighter)
Alex Perez | |
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Born |
Hanford, California, United States[1] | March 21, 1992
Nationality | American |
Height | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) |
Weight | 56 kg (123 lb; 8 st 11 lb) |
Division | Flyweight |
Reach | 65 in (165 cm) |
Style | Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Wrestling |
Fighting out of | Lemoore, California, United States |
Team | Team Oyama |
Years active | 2011–present |
Mixed martial arts record | |
Total | 10 |
Wins | 10 |
By knockout | 2 |
By submission | 4 |
By decision | 4 |
Losses | 0 |
University | West Hills College Lemoore[2] |
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog |
Alex Perez (born March 21, 1992) is an American mixed martial artist and currently competes in flyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).[3]
Background
Perez started wrestling in the sixth grade along side with his two brother Silverio Esparza and Julian Perez. Perez represent West Hills College Lemoore in wrestling and he was the regional champion and All-American wrestler in his sophomore year in college.[4]
Mixed martial arts career
Early career
Perez fought all of his fights in United States where he made his professional debut on May 6, 2011 at TPF 9. He faced Jesus Castro and knockout Castro in round one.[5] He amassed a total of 16-4 before joining Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series Season 1, Episode 5, facing Kevin Gray. He defeated Gray, and with the win, he was signed by UFC.[6]
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Perez made his promotional debut on December 9, 2017 at UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs. Ortega against Carlos John de Tomas.[7] He won the fight via submission in round two.[8]
On February 24, 2018, Perez faced Eric Shelton at UFC on Fox: Emmett vs. Stephens.[9] At the weigh-ins, Perez weighed in at 126.5 pounds, a half pound over the flyweight non-title fight upper limit of 126 pounds. As a result, the bout proceeded at catchweight and Perez was fined 20% of his purse which went to his opponent Eric Shelton.[10] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[11]
Perez faced Jose Torres on August 9, 2018 at UFC 227.[12] He won the fight via knockout in round one.[13]
Championships & accomplishments
Mixed martial arts
- Tachi Palace
- Tachi Palace Flyweight Champion[14]
Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown | ||
25 matches | 21 wins | 4 losses |
By knockout | 4 | 0 |
By submission | 6 | 3 |
By decision | 11 | 1 |
Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
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Win | 21–4 | Jose Torres | KO (punches) | UFC 227 | August 9, 2018 | 1 | 3:34 | Los Angeles, California , United States | |
Win | 20–4 | Eric Shelton | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on Fox: Emmett vs. Stephens | February 24, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | Orlando, Florida , United States | |
Win | 20–4 | Carlos John de Tomas | Submission (anaconda choke) | UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs. Ortega | December 9, 2017 | 2 | 1:54 | Fresno, California , United States | |
Win | 18–4 | Kevin Gray | Technical Submission (anaconda choke) | Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series 5 | August 8, 2017 | 1 | 2:54 | Las Vegas, Nevada , United States | |
Win | 17–4 | Tyler Bialecki | Decision (unanimous) | CFFC 64 | March 25, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | San Diego, California , United States | |
Win | 16–4 | Andrew Natividad | Submission (brabo choke) | Tachi Palace Fights 30 | February 2, 2017 | 1 | 2:27 | Lemoore, California , United States | |
Win | 15–4 | Ralph Acosta | Decision (unanimous) | KOTC: Warranted Aggression | December 18, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Ontario, California , United States | |
Win | 14–4 | Ray Elizalde | Decision (split) | RFA 42 | August 19, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Visalia, California , United States | |
Loss | 13–4 | Jared Papazian | Submission (armbar) | Tachi Palace Fights 27 | May 19, 2016 | 1 | 3:26 | Lemoore, California , United States | |
Loss | 13–3 | Adam Antolin | Submission (guillotine choke) | Tachi Palace Fights 25 | November 19, 2015 | 1 | 1:15 | Lemoore, California , United States | Lost the TPF Bantamweight Championship. |
Win | 13–2 | Martin Sandoval | Decision (unanimous) | Tachi Palace Fights 24 | August 6, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Lemoore, California , United States | |
Win | 12–2 | Anthony Figueroa | Decision (unanimous) | Tachi Palace Fights 22 | February 5, 2015 | 5 | 5:00 | Lemoore, California , United States | Won the vacant TPF Bantamweight Championship. |
Win | 11–2 | Del Hawkins | TKO (punches) | Tachi Palace Fights 19 | June 19, 2014 | 1 | 2:23 | Lemoore, California , United States | |
Win | 10–2 | Eloy Garza | Decision (unanimous) | Tachi Palace Fights 18 | February 6, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Lemoore, California , United States | |
Win | 9–2 | Jeff Carson | Submission (standing guillotine) | Tachi Palace Fights 16 | August 22, 2013 | 1 | 2:23 | Lemoore, California , United States | |
Win | 8–2 | Peter Baltimore | Decision (unanimous) | MEZ Sports: Pandemonium 8 | March 23, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Pomona, California , United States | |
Win | 7–2 | Carlos DeSoto | TKO (punches) | Tachi Palace Fights 15 | November 15, 2012 | 1 | 1:52 | Lemoore, California , United States | |
Win | 6–2 | Javier Galas | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Tachi Palace Fights 14 | September 7, 2012 | 1 | 1:37 | Lemoore, California , United States | |
Win | 5–2 | Edgar Diaz | Submission (kimura) | Tachi Palace Fights 12 | March 9, 2012 | 1 | 2:33 | Lemoore, California , United States | |
Win | 4–2 | Kevin Michel | Decision (unanimous) | CA Fight Syndicate: Rivalry | January 28, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | Santa Monica, California , United States | |
Loss | 3–2 | John MaCalolooy | Decision (unanimous) | WFC: Bruvado Bash | January 7, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | Placerville, California , United States | |
Loss | 3–1 | Edgar Diaz | Submission (guillotine choke) | Tachi Palace Fights 11 | December 2, 2011 | 1 | 0:43 | Lemoore, California , United States | |
Win | 3–0 | Sam Stevens-Milo | Decision (unanimous) | UPC Unlimited: Up & Comers 6 | September 10, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Turlock, California , United States | |
Win | 2–0 | Ruben Trujillo | Decision (unanimous) | UPC Unlimited: Up & Comers 4 | Jun 24, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Madera, California , United States | |
Win | 1–0 | Jesus Castro | TKO (punches) | Tachi Palace Fights 9 | May 6, 2011 | 1 | 1:56 | Lemoore, California , United States |
See also
References
- ↑ "Alex Perez - Official UFC® Profile". www.ufc.com. Retrieved 2018-08-06.
- ↑ "Lemoore High School wrestler and MMA champ Alex Perez gets shot at UFC big time". The Leader. Retrieved 2018-08-07.
- ↑ "Alex Perez - Official UFC® Profile". www.ufc.com. Retrieved 2018-08-07.
- ↑ "Lemoore High School wrestler and MMA champ Alex Perez gets shot at UFC big time". The Leader. Retrieved 2018-08-07.
- ↑ Sherdog.com. "Alex Perez MMA Stats, Pictures, News, Videos, Biography - Sherdog.com". Sherdog. Retrieved 2018-08-07.
- ↑ "DWTNCS 5 results: Mike Rodriguez, Alex Perez latest UFC signees". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2018-08-07.
- ↑ "Alex Perez Wants to Make a Statement in UFC Debut | MMAWeekly.com". www.mmaweekly.com. Retrieved 2018-08-07.
- ↑ "UFC Fight Night 123 results: Alex Perez makes easy work of Carls John de Tomas for tap in second". MMAjunkie. 2017-12-10. Retrieved 2018-08-06.
- ↑ "Alex Perez VS Eric Shelton at UFC on FOX 28". www.fight-madness.com (in Slovenian). Retrieved 2018-08-06.
- ↑ Staff (2018-02-23). "UFC on FOX 28 official weigh-in results: Emmett, Stephens hit marks; Perez heavy". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2018-02-23.
- ↑ "UFC on FOX 28 results: Alex Perez frustrates Eric Shelton for unanimous decision". MMAjunkie. 2018-02-24. Retrieved 2018-08-06.
- ↑ "Jose Torres vs. Alex Perez Booked For UFC 227 • MMA News". MMA News. 2018-07-13. Retrieved 2018-08-06.
- ↑ "After quick UFC 227 win, Alex Perez admits toughest fight might be against Korean barbecue". MMAjunkie. 2018-08-05. Retrieved 2018-08-06.
- ↑ "Alex Perez - Official UFC® Profile". www.ufc.com. Retrieved 2018-08-07.
- ↑ Sherdog.com. "Alex Perez MMA Stats, Pictures, News, Videos, Biography - Sherdog.com". Sherdog. Retrieved 2018-08-07.