Markus Perez

"Maluko"

15-6-0

BrazilLast 5

Boxing 2-0Grappling 0-1-1

Last fight: Win vs Lajuan Davis · Submission · Mar 21, 2026

15-6-0 · 12 finishes · Full stats →

LAST FIGHT

LOSSvs Dalcha LungiambulaUD · R3 5:00

UFCUFC Fight Night: Chiesa vs Magny·January 20, 2021

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Markus Perez holds a professional MMA record of 15-6-0. Perez has won 15 fights: 3 by KO/TKO, 9 by submission, 3 by decision. Of 6 career losses, 1 came by KO/TKO and 0 by submission. In the UFC, Perez lands 2.60 significant strikes per minute with 47% accuracy and averages 0.81 takedowns per 15 minutes. Perez also has 2 recorded Grappling bouts. Perez also has 2 recorded Boxing bouts. Perez also has 5 recorded karate bouts. Perez also has 1 recorded knuckle-mma bout. Most recent fight: January 20, 2021. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height: 6'1"185 cm
Weight: 185 lbs84 kg
Reach: 73"185 cm
Stance: Orthodox
DOB: Jun 22, 1988
Age: 38
Nationality: Brazil
Birthplace: Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil

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Career history

WIN
vs Lajuan Davis×1Title bout · Title win #1
Peak Fighting 51· Mar 21, 2026· Middleweight· 15-6 vs 8-2
SUB
R1 · 4:39
WIN
vs Chase Gamble
AFL: Invincible 2023· Jan 20, 2023· Middleweight· 14-6 vs 7-9
SUB
R1 · 2:10
WIN
vs Filipe Moitinho
Thunder Fight 33· Dec 19, 2021· Middleweight· 13-6 vs 7-1
SUB
R1 · 0:33
LOSS
vs Zac Pauga
Cage Warriors 130· Oct 17, 2021· Light Heavyweight· 12-6 vs 5-0
UD
LOSS
vs Dalcha Lungiambula
UFC Fight Night: Chiesa vs Magny· Jan 20, 2021· Middleweight· 12-5 vs 11-2
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Dricus Du Plessis
UFC Fight Night: Moraes vs Sandhagen· Oct 11, 2020· Middleweight· 12-4 vs 15-2
TKO
R1 · 3:22
LOSS
vs Wellington Turman
UFC Fight Night: Blachowicz vs Souza· Nov 16, 2019· Middleweight· 12-3 vs 16-3
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Anthony Hernandez
UFC Fight Night· Feb 2, 2019· Middleweight· 12-2 vs 6-1
SUB
R2 · 1:07
LOSS
vs Andrew Sanchez
UFC Fight Night: Gaethje vs Vick· Aug 25, 2018· Middleweight· 11-2 vs 10-4
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs James Bochnovic
UFC 224: Nunes vs Pennington· May 12, 2018· Middleweight· 11-1 vs 8-3
SUB
R1 · 4:28
LOSS
vs Eryk Anders
UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs Ortega· Dec 9, 2017· Middleweight· 10-1 vs 10-0
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Ian Heinisch
LFA 22: Heinisch vs. Perez· Sep 8, 2017· Middleweight· 10-0 vs 8-1
SUB
R1 · 2:14
WIN
vs Ildemar Alcantara
Arzalet Fighting 1· Feb 11, 2017· 9-0 vs 21-10
UD
WIN
vs Paulo Thiago
Thunder Fight 7· Jun 25, 2016· Middleweight· 8-0 vs 15-9
SD
WIN
vs Fabricio Almeida
Aspera FC 38· May 27, 2016· Middleweight· 7-0 vs 1-1-1
TKO
R3 · 0:34
WIN
vs Anderson Melo
Bahia Regional· Dec 5, 2015· 6-0 vs 11-9
TKO
WIN
vs Rafael Silva
Thunder Fight 2· Dec 19, 2014· Middleweight· 5-0 vs 4-3
SUB
R1 · 2:42
WIN
vs Unknown opponent
Sao Paulo Regional· Oct 26, 2013· 4-0
SUB
WIN
vs Bruno Silva
Jungle Fight 58· Sep 14, 2013· Welterweight· 3-0 vs 0-1
SUB
R1 · 3:41
WIN
vs Marcelo Matias
Sao Paulo Regional· Aug 24, 2013· 2-0 vs 1-4
DEC
WIN
vs Rene Pessoa
Sao Paulo Regional· Apr 18, 2013· 1-0 vs 6-1
TKO

Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

Camp

Viscardi Andrade Team

Fight DNA

Submission Ace

UFCalendar's style model · Middleweight roster (285 fighters)

Submission Threat

99 · best in division

Punch power58

Kick power93

Punch speed58

Kick speed78

Accuracy54

Takedowns78

Ground striking63

Submissions99

Chin86

Body strength64

Cardio63

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 15-6-0 · Source: UFCalendar

Striking

Strikes landed2.60per min

47% accuracy

Strikes absorbed3.72per min

53% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed0.81per 15 min

25% success

Takedowns stuffed77%

Submission attempts1.0per 15 min

UFC careerRecord: 2-5-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed2.60per min

47% accuracy

Strikes absorbed3.72per min

53% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed0.81per 15 min

25% success

Takedowns stuffed77%

Submission attempts1.0per 15 min

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Markus Perez earns per fight.

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1609▲18
Peak: 1753Feb 3, 2019
Rated fights: 20

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Frequently asked questions

When does Markus Perez fight next?

Markus Perez has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Markus Perez's record?

Markus Perez's professional MMA record is 15-6-0.

Who is Markus Perez fighting next?

Markus Perez's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Markus Perez fight last?

Markus Perez most recently fought Dalcha Lungiambula at UFC Fight Night: Chiesa vs Magny on Wednesday, January 20, 2021, LOSS (Unanimous Decision).

What weight class does Markus Perez fight in?

Markus Perez fights at Middleweight.

How many knockouts does Markus Perez have?

Markus Perez has 3 wins by KO/TKO and 9 wins by submission.

How tall is Markus Perez?

Markus Perez is 6'1" (185 cm) tall.

How much does Markus Perez weigh?

Markus Perez weighs 185 lbs (84 kg).

What is Markus Perez's reach?

Markus Perez has a reach of 73" (185 cm).

How old is Markus Perez?

Markus Perez is 38 years old (born Jun 22, 1988).

Where is Markus Perez from?

Markus Perez is from Brazil.

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