Flyweight#10 RankedACTIVE

Alex Perez

25-9

1 Win Streak

Age

Height

5'6"

Weight

126 lbs

Reach

65.5"

Avg Fight Time

06:47

Gym

Syndicate MMA

UFC Record

8-6(14 bouts)

Wins By

4 KO 2 Sub 2 Dec

Losses By

2 KO 3 Sub 1 Dec

Wins by Rd

R1 4R2 2R3 2

Last 5

WLWWW

Finish Rate

52%

Bonuses

Style

Freestyle

Location

Hanford, United States

Last Fight2026-01-24

W - Charles Johnson

KO/TKOR2 2:16

Punch to Head At Distance

Opponent Last Bout

L - Alex PerezDecision - UnanimousR3 5:00

Fight History

WIN

vs Matheus Nicolau

UFC Fight Night: Nicolau vs. Perez· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Punch to Head At Distance

R2 2:16

KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R2 2:16

LOSS

vs Muhammad Mokaev

UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs. Gaziev· 2025-09-27

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Mark De La Rosa

UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs. Gaethje· 2025-09-27

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Eric Shelton

UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs. Stephens· 2025-09-27

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Carls John De Tomas

UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs. Ortega· 2025-09-27

Submission

Anaconda Choke On Ground

R2 1:54

SubmissionAnaconda Choke On Ground·R2 1:54

LOSS

vs Tatsuro Taira

UFC Fight Night: Perez vs. Taira· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

to Leg injury to Perez

R2 2:59

KO/TKOto Leg injury to Perez·R2 2:59

LOSS

vs Asu Almabayev

UFC Fight Night: Tsarukyan vs. Hooker· 2025-09-27

Submission

Guillotine Choke In Clinch

R3 0:22

SubmissionGuillotine Choke In Clinch·R3 0:22

WIN

vs Jordan Espinosa

UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Dos Santos· 2025-09-27

Submission

Arm Triangle From Half Guard

R1 2:33

SubmissionArm Triangle From Half Guard·R1 2:33

LOSS

vs Alexandre Pantoja

UFC 277: Pena vs. Nunes 2· 2022-07-30

Submission

Neck Crank Standing Back Control

R1 1:31

SubmissionNeck Crank Standing Back Control·R1 1:31

LOSS

vs Deiveson Figueiredo

UFC 255: Figueiredo vs. Perez· 2020-11-21

Submission

Guillotine Choke From Bottom Guard

R1 1:57

SubmissionGuillotine Choke From Bottom Guard·R1 1:57

WIN

vs Jussier Formiga

UFC 250: Nunes vs. Spencer· 2020-06-06

KO/TKO

Kick to Leg At Distance

R1 4:06

KO/TKOKick to Leg At Distance·R1 4:06

WIN

vs Jose Torres

UFC 227: Dillashaw vs. Garbrandt 2· 2018-08-04

KO/TKO

Punches to Head At Distance

R1 3:46

KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R1 3:46

LOSS

vs Joseph Benavidez

The Ultimate Fighter: Heavy Hitters Finale

KO/TKO

Punches to Head On Ground

R1 4:19

KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R1 4:19

WIN

vs Charles Johnson

UFC 324: Gaethje vs. Pimblett

KO/TKO

Punch to Head At Distance

R1 3:16

KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 3:16

Fighter Archetype

Muay Thai Fighter

Clinch-Heavy Nak Muay

Why This Archetype

This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.

Striking

4.2/min

Grappling

2.04 TD

Defense

59%

⚖️Alex adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies

📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against

Technique DNA

Striking Foundation

16 rounds of fight film analyzed

🎯

Signature Technique

Leg Kicks

Core of offensive identity

Dominant Level+63% vs div avg

63%

Of striking volume

Mastery Progress

Primary Arsenal

High Importance

Knees

56%of arsenal

0%100%

Medium Importance

Uppercuts

44%of arsenal

0%100%

Supporting Techniques

🥊Head/Hand

Jabs

38%

⭐Other

Counters

38%

🤼Clinch

Elbows

31%

Common Combinations

Distance → Clinch

3× detected

Clinch → Takedown

3× detected

Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data

Striking Pattern Analysis

◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Leg Kicks (63%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (119%) of offensive output.
◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 239% of offense - limited but refined.
▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.

Finish Techniques

Striking Finishes

67% of career finishes

Submission Finishes

33% of career finishes

⚡ Knockout Arsenal (3 techniques)

Punch to Head At Distance

50% of KOs

Kick to Leg At Distance

25% of KOs

Punches to Head At Distance

25% of KOs

🔒 Submission Arsenal (2 techniques, 2 total finishes)

Other

Anaconda Choke On Ground

50% of subs

Arm Triangle From Half Guard

50% of subs

Finish Pattern Analysis

⚡⚔️ Balanced finisher: 67% KO/TKO, 33% submissions. Equally lethal on feet and ground.
🎯🎯 Signature KO: Punch to Head At Distance (2x, 50% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
🔒🔐 Dual submission threat: Alternates between Anaconda Choke On Ground and Arm Triangle From Half Guard. Keeps opponents guessing.
🎪📊 Style profile: Striking-heavy approach with submission upside. Prefers to end fights on feet.

Fighter Skills Radar

Key Insights

⚔️

All-around threat: Elite on both feet and mat. Adapts to any opponent's style.

🛡️

Defensive stance: Strong defense (59%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.

🚫

Anti-wrestler: 77% TD defense. Keeps fights standing.

⏱️

Fast starter: Peaks early in fights (41% in R3). Front-loads pressure.

Striking Profile

Striking Accuracy

46%

Average

Division Rank#16 of 32

0%100%

Striking Defense

59%

Above Avg

Division Rank#8 of 32

0%100%

Range Breakdown

Distance

42% acc73%

Clinch

59% acc13%

Ground

81% acc14%

Striking Differential+0.99/min

4.19 landed/min3.20 absorbed/min

4.19

Landed/Min

3.20

Absorbed/Min

0.68

KD Avg

1st Rd Finishes

Sig. Strikes Landed370

Sig. Strikes Attempted798

Key Insights

Alex is a distance-first striker, with 70% of output at range.

Uses leg kicks strategically (25%).

Favorable output (1.3:1).

Utilizes an effective jab.

Distance-dominant: 73% of output at range with 42% accuracy.

Iron chin: exceptional durability under fire.

Grappling Profile

TD Accuracy

46%

Average

Division Rank#9 of 32

0%100%

TD Defense

77%

Elite

Division Rank#8 of 32

0%100%

TD Success Rate

27%

Landed

Defended

Total

2.04

TD / 15min

0.85

Sub / 15min

TD Landed

TD Attempted

Extended Grappling

Clinch Takedowns

Landed

Attempted

46%

Accuracy

Submission Timing

4 total attempts

Early Hunter

75%

25%

Key Insights

Moderate TD threat at 2.04/15min.

Solid TD defense at 77%.

7 career submission wins.

Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — most active early.

Offensive vs Defensive Balance

Damage Exchange

Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight

Dealt

740

2.13

Ratio

Absorbed

348

Chin Rating

Iron

KD Exchange

8/0

KD Recovery

Never Dropped

Pace & Momentum

Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends

Engagement Score

35.7

High

Strikes/Min

5.4

Standing %

78%

R3 vs R1 Output

41%

Fades Late

Key Insights

📊 Favorable damage ratio (2.13x) - consistent striking dominance.

🥊 Iron chin - rarely compromised by strikes.

🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.

⚙️ High engagement score (35.7) - maintains relentless pace.

📉 Struggles with fatigue - R3 output only 41% of R1 pace.

Round-by-Round Profile

Career average across 14 fights

R1 Control

0:42

R2 Control

1:45

R3 Control

1:26

R1 to Final

-67%

In-Fight Adaptation

Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns

Increases leg kicks late in fights (+29.7pp in R3).

Target Selection Evolution

Head

-20.5pp

Body

-9.4pp

Leg

+29.7pp

Range Preference Evolution

Ground Shift

+17.2pp

Round Patterns

⬇️ Stronger in early rounds – starts fast

🥊 Peak performance in Round 1

Competitive Profile

Division Rankings

Performance metrics ranked within division

Volume

of 32

🥈 Top 50%

Absorption

#13

of 32

🥈 Top 50%

Accuracy

#16

of 32

🥈 Top 50%

Str Defense

of 32

🥇 Top 25%

Knockdowns

of 32

🥇 Top 25%

Takedowns

#11

of 32

🥈 Top 50%

Submissions

#15

of 32

🥈 Top 50%

Damage Ratio

#10

of 32

🥈 Top 50%

Strength of Schedule

Opponent quality and career progression

Avg Opponent ELO

3162

Championship

Career-wide opponent strength

Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)

/ 6

0% Win Rate

Conclusions Summary

Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights