Fighter portrait

Alex Perez

Flyweight
Record Record: 26-11-0
Wins
26
Losses
11
Draws
0
7KO/TKO
7Sub
12Dec
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Vitals

Height, reach, and career background.

Age
34
Height
5′6″1.68 m
Reach
65″166 cm
Weight class
Flyweight
Nationality
United States
Team
Team Oyama
Active
2011-present

Record

Tap expandable fights for their breakdowns.

LossRecord after fight: 26-11-0DEC
Opponent: Sumudaerji, their record after the fight: 20-7-0UnanimousR3 · 5:00
UFC Fight Night: Nurmagomedov vs. Song
29 Aug 2026

Sumudaerji had the stronger striking at range while Alex Perez found success when he took the fight to the canvas. In the deciding round, Sumudaerji defended the takedown attempts and scored in the clinch to earn a unanimous decision.

Key moments

  • Sumudaerji used his range to win striking exchanges in space.
  • Perez was effective when he brought Sumudaerji to the ground.
  • Final-round takedown defense and clinch strikes helped Sumudaerji win three 29-28 scorecards.
NCRecord after fight: 26-10-0NC
Opponent: Sumudaerji, their record after the fight: 19-7-0Accidental Groin KickR2 · 1:45
UFC Fight Night 277 - Song vs. Figueiredo
30 May 2026
WinRecord after fight: 26-10-0TKO
Opponent: Charles Johnson, their record after the fight: 18-8-0PunchR1 · 3:16
UFC 324 - Gaethje vs. Pimblett
24 Jan 2026
LossRecord after fight: 25-10-0SUB
Opponent: Asu Almabayev, their record after the fight: 23-3-0Flying Guillotine ChokeR3 · 0:22
UFC Fight Night 265 - Tsarukyan vs. Hooker
22 Nov 2025
LossRecord after fight: 25-9-0TKO
Opponent: Tatsuro Taira, their record after the fight: 16-0-0Knee InjuryR2 · 2:59
UFC on ESPN 58 - Perez vs. Taira
15 Jun 2024

Alex Perez lost to Tatsuro Taira in the UFC Vegas 93 main event when a knee injury ended the fight in round two.

Key moments

  • Perez tried to establish his striking rhythm while Taira looked for clinches and takedowns.
  • Taira repeatedly forced grappling exchanges and kept Perez from settling into a clean striking fight.
  • Perez's knee buckled during a second-round exchange, leaving him unable to continue.
  • The bout ended by technical knockout at 2:59 of round two in Las Vegas.
WinRecord after fight: 25-8-0KO
Opponent: Matheus NicolauPunchR2 · 2:16
UFC on ESPN 55 - Nicolau vs. Perez
27 Apr 2024
LossRecord after fight: 24-8-0DEC
Opponent: Muhammad MokaevUnanimousR3 · 5:00
UFC Fight Night 238 - Rozenstruik vs. Gaziev
2 Mar 2024
LossRecord after fight: 24-7-0SUB
Opponent: Alexandre Pantoja, their record after the fight: 25-5-0Neck CrankR1 · 1:31
UFC 277 - Pena vs. Nunes 2
30 Jul 2022

Alex Perez was submitted by Alexandre Pantoja in 91 seconds at UFC 277 after Pantoja took the fight to the mat.

Key moments

  • Pantoja quickly forced the bout into a grappling exchange and controlled the opening scramble.
  • Pantoja secured the rear-naked choke at 1:31 of the first round.
  • The submission ended Perez's UFC 277 bout before the fight reached the midpoint of round one.
  • The flyweight bout took place on the UFC 277 main card in Dallas, Texas.
LossRecord after fight: 24-6-0SUB
Opponent: Deiveson Figueiredo, their record after the fight: 20-1-0Guillotine ChokeR1 · 1:57
UFC 255 - Figueiredo vs. Perez
21 Nov 2020
WinRecord after fight: 24-5-0TKO
Opponent: Jussier FormigaLeg KickR1 · 4:06
UFC 250 - Nunes vs. Spencer
6 Jun 2020
WinRecord after fight: 23-5-0SUB
Opponent: Jordan EspinosaArm-Triangle ChokeR1 · 2:33
UFC Fight Night 166 - Blaydes vs. dos Santos
25 Jan 2020
WinRecord after fight: 22-5-0DEC
Opponent: Mark De La RosaUnanimousR3 · 5:00
UFC on ESPN 2 - Barboza vs. Gaethje
30 Mar 2019
LossRecord after fight: 21-5-0TKO
Opponent: Joseph BenavidezPunchesR1 · 4:19
UFC - The Ultimate Fighter 28 Finale
30 Nov 2018
WinRecord after fight: 21-4-0KO
Opponent: Jose TorresPunchesR1 · 3:36
UFC 227 - Dillashaw vs. Garbrandt 2
4 Aug 2018
WinRecord after fight: 20-4-0DEC
Opponent: Eric SheltonUnanimousR3 · 5:00
UFC on Fox 28 - Emmett vs. Stephens
24 Feb 2018
WinRecord after fight: 19-4-0SUB
Opponent: Carls John de TomasAnaconda ChokeR2 · 1:54
UFC Fight Night 123 - Swanson vs. Ortega
9 Dec 2017
WinRecord after fight: 18-4-0SUB
Opponent: Kevin GrayAnaconda ChokeR1 · 2:54
Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series - Season 1, Episode 5
8 Aug 2017
WinRecord after fight: 17-4-0DEC
Opponent: Tyler BialeckiUnanimousR3 · 5:00
CFFC 64 - Sayles vs. Aguilera
25 Mar 2017
WinRecord after fight: 16-4-0SUB
Opponent: Andrew NatividadBrabo ChokeR1 · 2:27
TPF 30 - Tachi Palace Fights 30
2 Feb 2017
WinRecord after fight: 15-4-0DEC
Opponent: Ralph AcostaUnanimousR3 · 5:00
KOTC - Warranted Aggression
18 Dec 2016
WinRecord after fight: 14-4-0DEC
Opponent: Ray ElizaldeSplitR3 · 5:00
RFA 42 - Giagos vs. Estrazulas
19 Aug 2016
LossRecord after fight: 13-4-0SUB
Opponent: Jared PapazianArmbarR1 · 3:26
TPF 27 - Tachi Palace Fights 27
19 May 2016
LossRecord after fight: 13-3-0SUB
Opponent: Adam AntolinGuillotine ChokeR1 · 1:15
TPF 25 - Tachi Palace Fights 25
19 Nov 2015
WinRecord after fight: 13-2-0DEC
Opponent: Martin SandovalUnanimousR3 · 5:00
TPF 24 - Summer Brawl
6 Aug 2015
WinRecord after fight: 12-2-0DEC
Opponent: Anthony FigueroaUnanimousR5 · 5:00
TPF 22 - Champions Collide 2
5 Feb 2015
WinRecord after fight: 11-2-0TKO
Opponent: Del HawkinsPunchesR1 · 2:23
TPF 19 - Throwback Thursday
19 Jun 2014
WinRecord after fight: 10-2-0DEC
Opponent: Eloy GarzaUnanimousR3 · 5:00
TPF 18 - Martinez vs. Culley
6 Feb 2014
WinRecord after fight: 9-2-0SUB
Opponent: Jeff CarsonGuillotine ChokeR1 · 0:48
TPF 16 - The Return
22 Aug 2013
WinRecord after fight: 8-2-0DEC
Opponent: Peter BaltimoreUnanimousR3 · 5:00
MEZ Sports - Pandemonium 8
23 Mar 2013
WinRecord after fight: 7-2-0TKO
Opponent: Carlos DeSotoPunchesR1 · 1:52
TPF 15 - Collision Course
15 Nov 2012
WinRecord after fight: 6-2-0SUB
Opponent: Javier GalasRear-Naked ChokeR1 · 1:37
TPF 14 - Validation
7 Sep 2012
WinRecord after fight: 5-2-0SUB
Opponent: Edgar DiazKimuraR1 · 2:33
TPF 12 - Second Coming
9 Mar 2012
WinRecord after fight: 4-2-0DEC
Opponent: Kevin MichelUnanimousR3 · 3:00
CA Fight Syndicate - Rivalry
28 Jan 2012
LossRecord after fight: 3-2-0DEC
Opponent: Jonathan MaCalolooyUnanimousR3 · 5:00
WFC - Bruvado Bash
7 Jan 2012
LossRecord after fight: 3-1-0SUB
Opponent: Edgar DiazGuillotine ChokeR1 · 0:43
TPF 11 - Redemption
2 Dec 2011
WinRecord after fight: 3-0-0DEC
Opponent: Sam MiloUnanimousR3 · 5:00
UPC Unlimited - Up & Comers 6
10 Sep 2011
WinRecord after fight: 2-0-0DEC
Opponent: Ruben TrujilloUnanimousR3 · 5:00
UPC Unlimited - Up & Comers 4
24 Jun 2011
WinRecord after fight: 1-0-0TKO
Opponent: Jesus CastroPunchesR1 · 1:56
TPF 9 - The Contenders
6 May 2011

The Read

Style, strengths, and defining traits.

Alex Perez has held the Tachi Palace 125-pound title. He names the armbar and flying knee as his favorite grappling and striking techniques.

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