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.
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.
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]
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]
| 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 |
