Middleweight· Not Fighting

Markus Perez

“Maluko”· São Paulo, Brazil

Pro record

12-5-0

Model Elo

1424

#1788 of 1994

Age: 34
Height: 6'1"
Reach: 73"
Stance: Orthodox
Team: —
Born: São Paulo, Brazil
UFC debut: Dec 9, 2017

Profile

Markus Perez is 2–5 in the UFC since 2017. 2 of those 2 wins came inside the distance, 1 in the first round. Currently on a 3-fight losing streak. Last fight: lost to Dalcha Lungiambula by unanimous decision (Jan 19, 2021).

UFC by the numbers

UFC record: 2–5; since 2017
Finish rate: 100%; 2 of 2 wins
1st-round finishes: 1
Elite wins: 0; vs opponents rated 1700+ at the time
Longest win streak: 1
Current streak: L3; losses in a row
Octagon time: 1h 13m; avg 10:34 per fight
Opposition: 1498; avg opponent Elo (1500 = average)

Best wins

Ranked by the opponent's Elo rating going into the fight.

Anthony Hernandez
submission, R2 · UFC Fight Night: Assuncao vs. Moraes 2 · Feb 1, 2019
1500opp. Elo
James Bochnovic
submission, R1 · UFC 224: Nunes vs. Pennington · May 11, 2018
1440opp. Elo

Career stats (UFC)

Career UFC averages. The white tick on each bar marks the UFC average.

Striking

Strikes landed / min2.60

UFC avg 3.35 · below average

Strikes absorbed / min3.72

UFC avg 3.95 · about average

Striking accuracy47%

UFC avg 45% · about average

Striking defense53%

UFC avg 52% · about average

Knockdowns / 15 min0.00

UFC avg 0.43 · below average

Grappling

Takedowns / 15 min0.81

UFC avg 1.52 · below average

Takedown accuracy19%

UFC avg 15% · better than average

Takedown defense77%

UFC avg 52% · better than average

Submission attempts / 15 min1.01

UFC avg 0.58 · better than average

Where the strikes land

Head 49%Body 42%Legs 9%

Where the strikes are thrown

Standing 65%Clinch 30%Ground 5%

Average fight time: 10:34

Fight history (7)

Res	Opponent	Method	Event
L	Dalcha LungiambulaRecord after: 2-5	unanimous decisionRound 3 · 5:00	UFC Fight Night: Chiesa vs. MagnyJan 19, 2021
L	Dricus Du PlessisRecord after: 2-4	KO/TKORound 1 · 3:22	UFC Fight Night: Moraes vs. SandhagenOct 9, 2020
L	Wellington TurmanRecord after: 2-3	unanimous decisionRound 3 · 5:00	UFC Fight Night: Blachowicz vs. JacareNov 15, 2019
W	Anthony HernandezRecord after: 2-2	submissionRound 2 · 1:07	UFC Fight Night: Assuncao vs. Moraes 2Feb 1, 2019
L	Andrew SanchezRecord after: 1-2	unanimous decisionRound 3 · 5:00	UFC Fight Night: Gaethje vs. VickAug 24, 2018
W	James BochnovicRecord after: 1-1	submissionRound 1 · 4:28	UFC 224: Nunes vs. PenningtonMay 11, 2018
L	Eryk AndersRecord after: 0-1	unanimous decisionRound 3 · 5:00	UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs. OrtegaDec 8, 2017