Alejandro Pérez (fighter)

Alejandro Pérez
Born Alejandro Pérez Domínguez
(1989-09-02) September 2, 1989[1]
Aguascalientes City, Mexico
Other names El Diablito
Nationality Mexican
Height 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)[2]
Weight 135 lb (61 kg)
Division Bantamweight
Reach 67.0 in (170 cm)[2]
Fighting out of San Jose, California United States
Team KB-VT Gym
Years active 2005–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total 24
Wins 17
By knockout 8
By submission 5
By decision 4
Losses 6
By knockout 1
By submission 3
By decision 2
Draws 1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Alejandro Pérez Domínguez (born September 2, 1989) is a Mexican mixed martial artist currently competing 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.[3]

Over the course of the show, Pérez first defeated Fredy Serrano in the quarterfinals via unaimous decision.[4] In the semifinals, Pérez went on to defeat Guido Cannetti via Knockout in the first round to reach the finals.[5]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Pérez made his official UFC debut on November 15, 2014 at UFC 180, facing fellow castmate, and former opponent José Quiñonez in the bantamweight finals.[6] Pérez defeated Quiñonez via unanimous decision to become the tournament winner.[7]

For his second fight with the promotion, Pérez faced Patrick Williams on June 13, 2015 at UFC 188.[8] He lost the fight via submission in the first round.[9]

Pérez faced Scott Jorgensen on November 21, 2015 at The Ultimate Fighter Latin America 2 Finale.[10] He won the fight via TKO in the second round after Jorgensen was unable to continue after injuring his ankle.[11]

Pérez faced Ian Entwistle on April 10, 2016 at UFC Fight Night 86.[12] He won the fight via TKO in the first round and also earned a Performance of the Night bonus.[13][14]

Pérez was expected to face Manvel Gamburyan on September 17, 2016 at UFC Fight Night 94.[15] However, Gamburyan pulled out of the fight in mid-August for undisclosed personal reasons and was replaced by Albert Morales.[16] The fight was scored a majority draw.[17]

Pérez was expected to face Rob Font on December 3, 2016 at The Ultimate Fighter 24 Finale.[18] However, Perez pulled out of the fight on November 24. [19] He was replaced by promotional newcomer Matt Schnell.[20]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
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 Submission (guillotine choke) UFC 188 June 13, 2015 1 0:23 Mexico City, Mexico
Win 15–5 José Quiñonez Decision (unanimous) UFC 180 November 15, 2014 3 5:00 Mexico City, Mexico Won The Ultimate Fighter: Latin America Bantamweight Tournament.
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 Quiñonez Decision (unanimous) FCM 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) TSC 1 March 10, 2012 3 5:00 Monterrey, Mexico
Loss 10–4 Masio Fullen TKO (punches) TFC May 28, 2011 1 4:00 Guadalajara, Mexico
Win 10–3 Gilberto Aguilar Decision (unanimous) SKC 4 November 12, 2010 3 5:00 Guadalajara, Mexico
Win 9–3 Rodolfo Rubio Perez 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) MMAX 22 August 16, 2008 1 Mexico City, Mexico
Win 6–3 Gaston Perez Submission (rear-naked choke) Black FC 3 May 29, 2013 1 1:06 Zapopan, Mexico
Loss 5–3 Kevin Dunsmoor Submission (armbar) MMAX 21 April 19, 2008 2 1:27 Mexico City, Mexico
Win 5–2 Carlos de Luna Submission (triangle choke) MMAX 19 February 2, 2008 1 1:49 Cancun, Mexico
Loss 4–2 Ivan Lopez Decision (unanimous) MMAX 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) MMAX 11 April 21, 2007 2 0:36 Mexico City, Mexico
Win 3–0 Roberto Esparaza KO (punches) MMAX 2 April 23, 2006 1 Mexico City, Mexico
Win 2–0 Marcello Porto Submission (guillotine choke) Espartan Fighting 7 September 30, 2005 1 Monterrey, Mexico
Win 1–0 Mario Rivera Submission (rear-naked choke) GC 39 June 17, 2005 1 2:11 Porterville, California, United States

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Alejandro Perez". tapology.com. Retrieved March 4, 2016.
  2. 1 2 "Fight Card - UFC 188 Velasquez vs. Werdum". UFC.com. Retrieved June 14, 2015.
  3. ↑ Jesse Holland (2014-05-14). "The Ultimate Fighter (TUF): 'Latin America' cast revealed for 'Velasquez vs. Werdum'". mmamania.com. Retrieved 2014-05-14.
  4. ↑ Danny Downes (2014-09-14). "Episode Three recap: The Ultimate Fighter Latin America". ufc.com. Retrieved 2014-09-14.
  5. ↑ Danny Downes (2014-10-28). "Episode Ten recap: The Ultimate Fighter Latin America". ufc.com. Retrieved 2014-10-28.
  6. ↑ Staff (2014-11-12). "UFC 180 broadcast lineup set with 'TUF: Latin America' finals as featured prelims". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-11-12.
  7. ↑ Ben Fowlkes (2014-11-15). "UFC 180 results: Yair Rodriguez outslugs Leonardo Morales for 'TUF: Latin America' 145 title". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-11-15.
  8. ↑ Tristen Critchfield (2015-03-26). "UFC 188 Update: Alejandro Perez to Face Patrick Williams in Mexico City". sherdog.com. Retrieved 2015-03-26.
  9. ↑ Ben Fowlkes (2015-06-13). "UFC 188 results: Patrick Williams violently chokes Alejandro Perez to sleep in 23 seconds". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2015-06-13.
  10. ↑ Tristen Critchfield (2015-09-18). "Scott Jorgensen to Face Alejandro Perez at UFC Fight Night in Monterrey". sherdog.com. Retrieved 2015-09-18.
  11. ↑ Brent Brookhouse (2015-11-21). "UFC Fight Night 78 results: Injured, gritty Scott Jorgensen stopped by Alejandro Perez". MMAJunkie.com. Retrieved 2015-11-21.
  12. ↑ Staff (2016-03-04). "Entwistle-Perez, Martins-Whiteford, Moroz-Stanciu complete UFC Fight Night 86 lineup". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2016-03-04.
  13. ↑ Ben Fowlkes (2016-04-10). "UFC Fight Night 86 results: Alejandro Perez punches Ian Entwistle into submission". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2016-04-10.
  14. ↑ Tristen Critchfield (2016-04-10). "UFC Fight Night Zagreb bonuses: Lewis, Taisumov, Perez, Cannonier pocket $50K". sherdog.com. Retrieved 2016-04-10.
  15. ↑ Staff (2016-07-18). "UFC Fight Night 94 adds four bouts". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2016-07-18.
  16. ↑ Staff (2016-08-17). "Albert Morales replaces Manny Gamburyan at UFC Fight Night 94 in Texas". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2016-08-17.
  17. ↑ Ben Fowlkes (2016-09-17). "UFC Fight Night 94 results: Albert Morales and Alejandro Perez battle to bizarre majority draw". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2016-09-17.
  18. ↑ Tristen Critchfield (2016-10-25). "Rob Font, Alejandro Perez to Clash at 'The Ultimate Fighter 24' Finale on Dec. 3". sherdog.com. Retrieved 2016-10-25.
  19. ↑ John Morgan (2016-11-24). "Alejandro Perez out at The Ultimate Fighter 24 Finale, Rob Font needs new opponent". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2016-11-24.
  20. ↑ Staff (2016-11-27). "http://mmajunkie.com/2016/11/matt-schnell-gets-late-replacement-spot-on-saturdays-tuf-24-finale-fight-card". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2016-11-27. External link in |title= (help)

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