Where is Alex Perez from?

Last Modified Jun 6, 2024 03:56 GMT
Alex Perez Nationality
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Born on March 21, 1992, in Hanford, California, USA, Alex Perez, an American MMA fighter, grew up alongside his eight siblings. His journey in wrestling began in the sixth grade, training alongside his brothers Silverio Esparza and Julian Perez. He represented West Hills College Lemoore in junior college wrestling, achieving the status of a regional champion and an All-American wrestler during his sophomore year.

After fighting all of his early professional MMA matches in the United States, he debuted on May 6, 2011, at TPF 9, securing a knockout victory in the first round against Jesus Castro. Before his appearance on Dana White’s Contender Series 5, Perez had accumulated a record of 16 wins and 4 losses.

Perez's UFC debut took place on December 9, 2017, at UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs. Ortega, where he faced Carlos John de Tomas, winning the fight via submission in the second round. Throughout his career, Perez has encountered various challenges and successes, notably securing a knockout victory against Jose Torres at UFC 227 on August 9, 2018.

However, he faced defeat against Joseph Benavidez at The Ultimate Fighter 28 Finale on November 30, 2018, losing the fight via technical knockout in the first round. As of June 2024, with a professional MMA record of 25 wins and 8 losses, Perez currently holds the #5 position in the UFC flyweight rankings.

Alex Perez Nationality

Alex Perez is of American nationality as he was born on March 21, 1992, in Hanford, California, United States. He is of Mexican ethnicity and has eight siblings, including brothers Silverio Esparza and Julian Perez. However, the names of his parents and other siblings remain unknown.

Alex Perez Ethnicity

Alex Perez is of Mexican ethnicity. Alex Perez proudly displays both the American and Mexican flags when he enters the octagon to represent his heritage.

Alex Perez Early Life and Career

Alex Perez made his professional debut on May 6, 2011, at TPF 9 against Jesus Castro, knocking out Castro in round one. Before joining Dana White's Contender Series 5, he amassed a total record of 16 wins and 4 losses. In the Contender Series, he faced Kevin Gray and defeated him. With that win, he was signed by the UFC. On December 9, 2017, Perez made his promotional debut at UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs. Ortega against Carlos John de Tomas. He won the fight via submission in round two.

Last Updated On June 6, 2024

FAQs

A. Born in Hanford, California, U.S., Alex Perez is an American citizen. 
A. Alex Perez is of Mexican ethnicity.
A. He is 32 years old.
A. He has a reach of 70 inches.
A. Perez fights in the flyweight division of the UFC.

A. Alex Perez’s next fight is against Tatsuro Taira at UFC Fight Night 242 on June 15, 2024. This fight will take place at the UFC Apex Facility in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.

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