Alejandro Pérez (fighter)

Alejandro Pérez
BornAlejandro Pérez
(1989-09-02) September 2, 1989 (age 35)[1]
Aguascalientes City, Mexico
Other namesTurbo
NationalityMexican
Height5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)[2]
Weight135 lb (61 kg)
DivisionBantamweight
Reach67 in (170 cm)[2]
Fighting out ofSan Jose, California, United States
TeamAmerican Kickboxing Academy (2014-present)[3]
KB-VT Gym (formerly)
Years active2005–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total32
Wins22
By knockout9
By submission6
By decision7
Losses9
By knockout2
By submission3
By decision4
Draws1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Alejandro Pérez (born September 2, 1989) is a Mexican mixed martial artist who competed in the bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He was the bantamweight winner of The Ultimate Fighter: Latin America.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Pérez made his professional mixed martial arts debut in 2005 at the age of 16, competing for regional promotions across Mexico. He was able to compile a record of 14–5 before trying out for The Ultimate Fighter in 2014.

The Ultimate Fighter: Latin America

In May 2014, it was revealed that Pérez was a cast member of The Ultimate Fighter: Latin America, competing for Team Velasquez.[4]

Over the course of the show, Pérez first defeated Fredy Serrano in the quarterfinals via unanimous decision.[5] In the semifinals, Pérez went on to defeat Guido Cannetti via knockout in the first round to reach the finals.[6]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Pérez made his official UFC debut on November 15, 2014, at UFC 180, facing fellow castmate, and former opponent José Alberto Quiñónez in the bantamweight finals.[7] Pérez defeated Quiñónez via unanimous decision to become the tournament winner.[8]

For his second fight with the promotion, Pérez faced Patrick Williams on June 13, 2015, at UFC 188.[9] He lost the fight via submission in the first round.[10]

Pérez faced Scott Jorgensen on November 21, 2015, at The Ultimate Fighter Latin America 2 Finale.[11] He won the fight via TKO in the second round after Jorgensen was unable to continue after injuring his ankle.[12]

Pérez faced Ian Entwistle on April 10, 2016, at UFC Fight Night 86.[13] He won the fight via TKO in the first round and also earned a Performance of the Night bonus.[14][15]

Pérez was expected to face Manny Gamburyan on September 17, 2016, at UFC Fight Night 94.[16] However, Gamburyan pulled out of the fight in mid-August for undisclosed personal reasons and was replaced by Albert Morales.[17] The fight was scored a majority draw.[18]

Pérez was expected to face Rob Font on December 3, 2016, at The Ultimate Fighter 24 Finale.[19] However, Pérez pulled out of the fight on November 24.[20] He was replaced by promotional newcomer Matt Schnell.[21]

Pérez faced Andre Soukhamthath on August 5, 2017, at UFC Fight Night 114.[22] He won the fight by split decision.[23]

Pérez faced Iuri Alcântara on December 9, 2017, at UFC Fight Night 123.[24] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[25]

Pérez faced Matthew Lopez on April 14, 2018, at UFC on Fox 29.[26] He won the fight via TKO in the second round.[27]

Pérez faced Eddie Wineland on July 14, 2018, at UFC Fight Night 133.[28] He was awarded a unanimous decision.[29]

Pérez was expected to face Song Yadong on March 2, 2019, at UFC 235.[30] However, it was reported on January 11, 2019, that he pulled out on January 11 due to undisclosed reasons. He was replaced by Cody Stamann.[31] Pérez lost the fight by unanimous decision.[32] The bout against Yadong Song was rescheduled and eventually took place on July 6, 2019, at UFC 239.[33] Pérez lost the fight via knockout in the first round.[34]

Pérez was expected to face Thomas Almeida on October 11, 2020 at UFC Fight Night 179.[35] However, it was announced on October 2 that Pérez was forced out due to testing positive for COVID-19.[36]

Pérez faced Johnny Eduardo on October 2, 2021, at UFC Fight Night 193.[37] He won the fight via a scarf hold armlock in round two.[38] This win earned him the Performance of the Night award.[39]

Pérez faced Jonathan Martinez on February 26, 2022, at UFC Fight Night 202.[40] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[41]

In January 2023, it was announced that Perez had been released by the UFC.[42]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
32 matches 22 wins 9 losses
By knockout 9 2
By submission 6 3
By decision 7 4
Draws 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 22–9–1 Jonathan Martinez Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Makhachev vs. Green February 26, 2022 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Featherweight bout.
Win 22–8–1 Johnny Eduardo Submission (scarf hold armlock) UFC Fight Night: Santos vs. Walker October 2, 2021 2 4:13 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Performance of the Night.
Loss 21–8–1 Song Yadong KO (punch) UFC 239 July 6, 2019 1 2:04 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 21–7–1 Cody Stamann Decision (unanimous) UFC 235 March 2, 2019 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 21–6–1 Eddie Wineland Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: dos Santos vs. Ivanov July 14, 2018 3 5:00 Boise, Idaho, United States
Win 20–6–1 Matthew Lopez TKO (knees and punches) UFC on Fox: Poirier vs. Gaethje April 14, 2018 2 3:42 Glendale, Arizona, United States
Win 19–6–1 Iuri Alcântara Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs. Ortega December 9, 2017 3 5:00 Fresno, California, United States
Win 18–6–1 Andre Soukhamthath Decision (split) UFC Fight Night: Pettis vs. Moreno August 5, 2017 3 5:00 Mexico City, Mexico
Draw 17–6–1 Albert Morales Draw (majority) UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. Johnson September 17, 2016 3 5:00 Hidalgo, Texas, United States Pérez was deducted 1 point due to hitting Morales after the end of round 2.
Win 17–6 Ian Entwistle TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Rothwell vs. dos Santos April 10, 2016 1 4:04 Zagreb, Croatia Performance of the Night.
Win 16–6 Scott Jorgensen TKO (ankle injury) The Ultimate Fighter Latin America 2 Finale: Magny vs. Gastelum November 21, 2015 2 4:26 Monterrey, Mexico
Loss 15–6 Patrick Williams Technical Submission (guillotine choke) UFC 188 June 13, 2015 1 0:23 Mexico City, Mexico
Win 15–5 José Alberto Quiñónez Decision (unanimous) UFC 180 November 15, 2014 3 5:00 Mexico City, Mexico Won The Ultimate Fighter: Latin America Bantamweight Tournament. Quiñónez was docked two points in round 3 due to a headbutt.
Win 14–5 Wanderson Marinho Submission (rear-naked choke) Jungle Fight 59 October 12, 2013 2 1:15 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Loss 13–5 José Alberto Quiñónez Decision (unanimous) Fight Club Mexico 3 August 2, 2013 3 5:00 Aguascalientes, Mexico
Win 13–4 Carlo Medina TKO (punches) Kamikaze Fight League 2 May 29, 2013 1 1:49 Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Win 12–4 Masio Fullen Decision (unanimous) Xtreme Combat 14 June 23, 2012 3 5:00 Mexico City, Mexico
Win 11–4 Fabian Galvan Decision (unanimous) The Supreme Cage 1 March 10, 2012 3 5:00 Monterrey, Mexico
Loss 10–4 Masio Fullen TKO (punches) Total Fight Championship May 28, 2011 1 4:00 Guadalajara, Mexico
Win 10–3 Gilberto Aguilar Decision (unanimous) Supreme Combat Challenge 4 November 12, 2010 3 5:00 Guadalajara, Mexico
Win 9–3 Rodolfo Rubio Pérez TKO (punches) Total Combat 33 July 11, 2009 2 0:51 Mexico City, Mexico
Win 8–3 Jorge Pineda TKO (punches) Black FC 5 March 19, 2009 2 0:45 Zapopan, Mexico
Win 7–3 Victor Jauregui TKO (punches) MMA Xtreme 22 August 16, 2008 1 N/A Mexico City, Mexico
Win 6–3 Gaston Pérez Submission (rear-naked choke) Black FC 3 May 15, 2008 1 1:06 Zapopan, Mexico
Loss 5–3 Kevin Dunsmoor Submission (armbar) MMA Xtreme 21 April 19, 2008 2 1:27 Mexico City, Mexico
Win 5–2 Carlos de Luna Submission (triangle choke) MMA Xtreme 19 February 2, 2008 1 1:49 Cancun, Mexico
Loss 4–2 Ivan Lopez Decision (unanimous) MMA Xtreme 18 January 26, 2008 3 5:00 Tijuana, Mexico
Win 4–1 Jorge Pineda TKO (punches) Black FC 2 November 1, 2007 1 1:44 Zapopan, Mexico
Loss 3–1 Chris David Submission (armbar) MMA Xtreme 11 April 21, 2007 2 0:36 Mexico City, Mexico
Win 3–0 Roberto Esparaza KO (punches) MMA Xtreme 2 April 23, 2006 1 N/A Mexico City, Mexico
Win 2–0 Marcello Porto Submission (guillotine choke) Espartan Fighting 7 September 30, 2005 1 N/A Monterrey, Mexico
Win 1–0 Mario Rivera Submission (rear-naked choke) Gladiator Challenge 39 June 17, 2005 1 2:11 Porterville, California, United States

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See also

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