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Alex Perez

#4 Flyweight Division • 24-6-0 (W-L-D)
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Deiveson Figueiredo Poses With Flyweight Championship Belt
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UFC 255 Embedded: Episode 5

Fighters begin their final preparations for Saturday's big pay-per-view event.
UFC 255: Figueiredo vs. Perez is live on ESPN+ November 21. In the co-main: Shevchenko vs Maia
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How to Watch and Stream UFC 255 - Start times and Fight Card

Everything you need to know for how to watch or stream UFC 255: Figueiredo vs. Perez including UFC 255 stream links, start times, purchase options, and more. 
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UFC 255: Fighters You Should Know

Don't miss these three monsters on the come-up at Saturday's PPV event.
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UFC Unfiltered: Valentina Shevchenko, Antonina Shevchenko & Alex Perez

Listen to the latest UFC Unfiltered podcast featuring Valentina Shevchenko, Antonina Shevchenko and Alex Perez.
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Alex Perez's Shot At Glory

Alex Perez will have the opportunity to prove that he's the best flyweight in the world when he fights Deiveson Figueiredo for the UFC flyweight title.
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UFC 255 Embedded: Episode 4

Go behind-the-scenes with the stars of UFC 255.
Alex Perez battles Jussier Formiga of Brazil in their flyweight bout during the UFC 250 event at UFC APEX on June 06, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)
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UFC Fantasy - Significant Stats: UFC 255

Take a deep dive into the key stats of some of the UFC 255's biggest match-ups.
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UFC 255 Embedded: Episode 3

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UFC 255 Embedded: Episode 2

Alex Perez celebrates after his TKO victory over Jussier Formiga in their flyweight bout during the UFC 250 event at UFC APEX on June 06, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)
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The Rise Of Alex Perez

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Deiveson Figueiredo of Brazil celebrates after defeating Joseph Benavidez in their UFC flyweight championship bout during the UFC Fight Night event inside Flash Forum on UFC Fight Island on July 19, 2020 in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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UFC 255: Inside the Octagon - Figueiredo vs Perez

In this episode, John and Dan preview the UFC 255 main event, as flyweight champion, Deiveson Figueiredo looks to defend his title for the first time, against surging Californian,
Alex Perez celebrates after his submission victory over Jordan Espinosa in their flyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at PNC Arena on January 25, 2020 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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UFC 255 Fighters On The Rise

Make sure you know which fighters to have your eye on at UFC 255: Figueiredo vs Perez

Stats & Records

  • 3
    Fight Win Streak
  • 5
    Wins by Knockout
  • 7
    Wins by Submission
Striking accuracy 49% 49%

Striking accuracy

Sig. Strikes Landed
242
Sig. Strikes Attempted
496
Grappling accuracy 50% 50%

Grappling accuracy

Takedowns Landed
7
Takedowns Attempted
22
4.69
Sig. Str. Landed
Per Min
3.27
Sig. Str. Absorbed
Per Min
3.20
Takedown avg
Per 15 Min
1.16
Submission avg
Per 15 Min
62
%
Sig. Str. Defense
88
%
Takedown Defense
0.87
Knockdown Ratio
07:23
Average fight time

Sig. Str. By Position

Standing
158 (65%)
Clinch
39 (16%)
Ground
45 (19%)

Sig. Str. by target

62% 149 Head 12% 30 Body 26% 63 Leg

Win By Way

KO/TKO
5 (21%)
DEC
12 (50%)
SUB
7 (29%)

Event Results

Biography

Status
Active
Hometown
Hanford, United States
Age
28
Height
66.00
Weight
125.00
Octagon Debut
Aug. 08, 2017
Reach
65.50
Leg reach
38.00
Q & A

TRAINING:  Monday / Wednesday

Training starts at 11am -1:30pm

Go home, rest 

5pm-6:25pm grappling

6:30-8pm wrestling 

8:30-9pm run 

 

Tuesday/ Thursday 

11-12:30 grappling

1-2pm strength and conditioning

6:30pm Striking practice

 

Saturday 

10am running 

11:30am sparring 

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started training in 2010. I just wanted to give it a shot and see how far I can go.

What ranks and titles have you held? Tachi Palace 125-pound title 

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It would mean the world to me. I would be proving everybody that doubted me wrong and I'll be able to show everyone that I'm the best in the world.

What was your job before you started fighting? My job before fighting was working in the fields, being a waiter at a restaurant, and working at a freight company.

Favorite grappling technique: Armbar

Favorite Striking technique: Flying knee

Adam Antolin
Flyweight Division • 13-3-0 (W-L-D)