Personal Information
Full Name | Alexander Salvador Perez |
Date of Birth | March 21, 1992 |
Age | 30 |
Nationality | American |
Alex Perez: A Brief Biography
Alex Perez is an American professional fighter competing in the flyweight division of the UFC. He is currently the No.6 ranked contender in the weight class.
Latest News Update for Alex Perez
Due to a medical seizure, Alex Perez could not make it to his fight against Manel Kape on March 25, 2023, in San Antonio, United States.
Alex Perez Facts
Birth Place | Hanford, California, United States |
Father’s Name | Antonio Perez |
Mother’s Name | Ginette Perez |
Star Sign | Aquarius |
Age | 30 |
Education | West Hills College Lemoore |
MMA Debut | 2011 |
MMA Record | 24-7-0 |
Achievements | Former Tachi Palace Fights flyweight champion |
Social Media | Instagram, Twitter |
Early Life and Career
Alex Salvador Perez was born on March 21, 1992, of Mexican descent in Hanford, California, United States. Perez has eight siblings, and he started wrestling in 6th grade with two of his brothers.
Alex Perez made his professional debut on May 6, 2011, and won the fight via technical knockout in the first round.
On February 5, 2015, Perez won the TPF flyweight championship via a unanimous win over Anthony Figueroa.
Alex Perez earned his UFC contract by submitting Kevin Gray for Dana White’s Contender Series on August 8, 2017.
Alex Perez’s Career in UFC
Alex Perez made his octagon debut on December 9, 2017, against Carls John de Tomas and won the fight via submission in the second round.
For his next two fights, Perez won against Eric Shelton and Jose Torres in 2018.
Perez lost his first UFC against Joseph Benavidez via technical knockout on November 30, 2018.
Alex Perez, for his next three fights, faced Mark De La Rosa, Jordan Espinosa, and Jussier Formiga and won all three.
Perez faced Deiveson Figueiredo for the UFC flyweight title and lost the bout via guillotine choke in the first round. The fight was the main event for UFC 255 in Las Vegas, United States.
For his last fight, Perez faced Alexandre Pantoja at UFC 277 and lost the bout via a neck crank submission in the first round.
Alex Perez Record
Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location |
Loss | 24–7 | Alexandre Pantoja | Submission (neck crank) | UFC 277 | July 30, 2022 | 1 | 1:31 | Dallas, Texas, United States |
Loss | 24–6 | Deiveson Figueiredo | Submission (guillotine choke) | UFC 255 | November 21, 2020 | 1 | 1:57 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
Win | 24–5 | Jussier Formiga | TKO (leg kicks) | UFC 250 | June 6, 2020 | 1 | 4:06 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
Win | 23–5 | Jordan Espinosa | Technical Submission (arm-triangle choke) | UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. dos Santos | January 25, 2020 | 1 | 2:33 | Raleigh, North Carolina, United States |
Win | 22–5 | Mark De La Rosa | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on ESPN: Barboza vs. Gaethje | March 30, 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States |
Loss | 21–5 | Joseph Benavidez | TKO (punches) | The Ultimate Fighter: Heavy Hitters Finale | November 30, 2018 | 1 | 4:21 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
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 | 19–4 | Carls 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 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 (anaconda choke) | TPF 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) | TPF 27 | May 19, 2016 | 1 | 3:26 | Lemoore, California, United States |
Loss | 13–3 | Adam Antolin | Submission (guillotine choke) | TPF 25 | November 19, 2015 | 1 | 1:15 | Lemoore, California, United States |
Win | 13–2 | Martin Sandoval | Decision (unanimous) | TPF 24 | August 6, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Lemoore, California, United States |
Win | 12–2 | Anthony Figueroa | Decision (unanimous) | TPF 22 | February 5, 2015 | 5 | 5:00 | Lemoore, California, United States |
Win | 11–2 | Del Hawkins | TKO (punches) | TPF 19 | June 19, 2014 | 1 | 2:23 | Lemoore, California, United States |
Win | 10–2 | Eloy Garza | Decision (unanimous) | TPF 18 | February 6, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Lemoore, California, United States |
Win | 9–2 | Jeff Carson | Submission (standing guillotine) | TPF 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) | TPF 15 | November 15, 2012 | 1 | 1:52 | Lemoore, California, United States |
Win | 6–2 | Javier Galas | Submission (rear-naked choke) | TPF 14 | September 7, 2012 | 1 | 1:37 | Lemoore, California, United States |
Win | 5–2 | Edgar Diaz | Submission (kimura) | TPF 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) | TPF 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) | TPF 9 | May 6, 2011 | 1 | 1:56 | Lemoore, California, United States |
FAQs on Alex Perez
Q1. Who has Alex Perez lost to in the UFC?
Alex Perez has only lost to Joseph Benavidez, Deiveson Figueiredo, and Alexandre Pantoja in the UFC.
Q2. How many fights has Alex Perez had in the UFC?
Alex Perez has had nine fights in the UFC so far.
Q3. What is Alex Perez’s current rank in the UFC?
Alex Perez is currently the No.6 ranked contender in the flyweight division of the UFC.
*Last updated on March 27, 2023.