UFCRank 11Alex Perez Record: 26-10-0
FlyweightRecord26-10-0
Age34
DivisionFlyweight · #14
Combat Edge Elo1707
Last fightMay 30 2026
Alex Perez has a 26-10-0 professional record and is 34 years old in the Flyweight division, representing Team Oyama. This profile tracks fight history, UFC stats, ELO rating, record, age, and opponent links.
Last updated Jun 17, 2026 · Combat Edge fight database
Alex Perez bio
Personal background
Alex Perez is an American flyweight mixed martial artist competing in the UFC's 125-pound division with a professional record of 26–10. Born March 21, 1992, and based in Lemoore, California, Perez built his foundation as a wrestler at Lemoore High School and West Hills College before transitioning into mixed martial arts. He trains under veteran coach Colin Oyama at Team Oyama, one of California's long-established MMA camps, where he rounded out his collegiate wrestling base with Brazilian jiu-jitsu and boxing. At 5'6" with a 65" reach, Perez is a compact, pressure-oriented flyweight whose blend of grappling control and finishing instinct has carried him into title contention.
Path to the UFC
Perez turned professional in 2011 and spent years grinding through the California regional scene, primarily at Tachi Palace Fights, where he stacked up wins by knockout, submission and decision against a steady run of opponents. He earned a five-round regional decision over Anthony Figueroa in 2015 and an earlier first-round TKO of Del Hawkins in 2014, but the road wasn't without setbacks – submission losses to Adam Antolin in 2015 and Jared Papazian in 2016 tested his resolve. He answered with a statement first-round anaconda-choke finish of Kevin Gray on Dana White's Contender Series in 2017, earning his UFC contract.
UFC rise and title shot
Perez debuted in the Octagon in December 2017 with a second-round D'Arce choke of Carls John de Tomas, then decisioned Eric Shelton in early 2018 before announcing himself as a contender with a first-round knockout of previously unbeaten Jose Torres at UFC 227. A first-round TKO loss to Joseph Benavidez later in 2018 was a reality check, but Perez regrouped emphatically. He decisioned Mark De La Rosa in 2019, submitted Jordan Espinosa in early 2020, and then delivered the signature win of his career – a first-round TKO via leg kicks over top contender Jussier Formiga at UFC 250. That run earned him a flyweight title shot at UFC 255 in November 2020, where champion Deiveson Figueiredo submitted him by first-round guillotine.
Recent run
Perez's path since the title fight has been uneven. He was submitted by Alexandre Pantoja at UFC 277 in 2022 and dropped a 2024 decision to Muhammad Mokaev, but he showed his finishing power remains intact with a second-round knockout of Matheus Nicolau in April 2024. After setbacks to Tatsuro Taira and Asu Almabayev, he bounced back with a first-round TKO of Charles Johnson at UFC 324 in January 2026.
Fighting style
Perez is a well-rounded flyweight who marries a collegiate wrestling base with sharp finishing ability in both phases. His record reflects that balance – 7 of his wins have come by knockout and 7 by submission, against 12 decisions, with a finish rate of 54 percent. He uses pressure and leg kicks to break opponents down, and his guillotine and choke-based submission game has produced highlight finishes. The honest knock is his own grappling vulnerability: a majority of his losses have come by submission, often early, which has occasionally cut short his biggest opportunities.
Career highlights
- UFC flyweight title challenger — earned a championship bout against Deiveson Figueiredo at UFC 255 after a four-fight UFC win streak.
- Contender Series signing — finished Kevin Gray by first-round anaconda choke in 2017 to earn his UFC contract.
- Statement finishes — knocked out Jose Torres and stopped Jussier Formiga with leg kicks, two of the most memorable wins of his contender run.
Career snapshot
Alex Perez career snapshot
EloCombat Edge Elo
1707Good ratingElo trajectory (last 3 years)
Overall#343
Flyweight#14of 82 active
Peak1739
Last move+15
Opponent quality1726avg. pre-fight Elo · last 10
Career-high 1739 Elo after defeating Jussier Formiga (2020-06-06)
Similar Elo in Flyweight
Alex Perez quick answers
What is Alex Perez's record?
Alex Perez's professional MMA record is 26-10-0.
How old is Alex Perez?
Alex Perez is 34 years old.
What weight class is Alex Perez?
Alex Perez fights at Flyweight in UFC.
How tall is Alex Perez?
Alex Perez is 5'6" tall with a 65" reach.
How much does Alex Perez weigh?
Alex Perez competes at Flyweight, with a most recent weigh-in of 125 lbs.
What is Alex Perez's Combat Edge Elo?
Alex Perez's Combat Edge Elo is 1707, with a peak Elo of 1739.
How strong is Alex Perez's recent opposition?
Alex Perez's latest 10 counted opponents averaged 1726 Elo immediately before their fights. This avoids using opponents' later career results with hindsight.
When was Alex Perez's last fight?
Alex Perez's latest tracked pro fight was against Sumudaerji at UFC Fight Night on May 30 2026.
What is Alex Perez's recent form?
Alex Perez's recent tracked pro form is W-L-L-W-L over the latest 5 decisive pro results.
How does Alex Perez usually win?
Alex Perez's 26 recorded wins include 7 knockouts, 7 submissions, and 12 decisions, with 54% ending before the final bell.
7Wins by knockout
7Wins by submission
12Wins by decision
2Loss by knockout
6Loss by submission
2Loss by decision
Alex Perez stats
Record : 26 / 10 / 0Significant strikes landed per minute
4.41Fighter3.39Division average
Significant striking accuracy
46%Fighter44%Division average
Significant strikes absorbed per minute
3.20Fighter3.88Division average
Significant strike defenseThe % of opponents strikes that did not land
59%Fighter54%Division average
Average takedowns landed per 15 minutes
2.21Fighter1.51Division average
Takedown accuracy
48%Fighter35%Division average
Takedown defenseThe % of opponents TD attempts that did not land
76%Fighter53%Division average
Average submissions attempted per 15 minutes
0.74Fighter0.57Division average
Pro fight history
ResultOpponentMethodTimeRoundEventDateFight details
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