Markus Perez

"Maluko"

MMA Record: 12-5-0
UFC Record: 2-5-0
Weight Class: Middleweight

Markus Perez "Maluko" - UFC Fighter Profile

Career Highlights: Markus Perez has 2 wins in the UFC. Markus Perez lands an average of 2.6 significant strikes per minute and averages 0.81 takedowns per 15 minutes.

Fight Results Breakdown

7
Total Fights

Fighter Profile

Markus Perez, a seasoned mixed martial artist, has amassed an impressive record of 12 wins, 5 losses, and 0 draws throughout his career. Competing primarily in the middleweight division at 185 lbs., he stands tall at 6' 1' with a reach of 73'. In terms of fighting style and performance statistics, Perez demonstrates an average of 2.6 significant strikes per minute during UFC matches, while maintaining a striking accuracy of 47%. However, his opponents have managed to land an average of 3.72 strikes per minute against him, with a strike defense rate of 52%. He attempts approximately one submission every 15 minutes and has a takedown accuracy of 25%, managing to execute 0.81 takedowns in the same timeframe. Notable victories include his triumph over Anthony Hernandez, who held an ELO rating of 1000. In recent years, Perez competed against Andrew Sanchez, Wellington Turman, Dricus Du Plessis, and Dalcha Lungiambula. His most successful bout was against Hernandez in February 2019, where he secured a submission victory via Anaconda Choke. However, his more recent fights have resulted in losses, including decisions against Sanchez, Turman, and Lungiambula, as well as a knockout defeat at the hands of Du Plessis in October 2020. His most recent fight took place on January 20, 2021.

Biggest Win
Opponent ELO: 1000

Physical & Background Stats

Height
6' 1'
Weight
Middleweight
Reach
73'
Stance
Orthodox
Date of Birth
Jun 22 1988
Age
37
Peak ELO
1011
ELO Rank
2422 of 2638
Strength of Schedule
105-38-0
Combined record of UFC opponents
Avg ELO of Opponents
1035.7
Avg ELO of Defeated Opponents
1059.5

Performance Statistics

SLpM
2.6
Significant Strikes Landed per Minute
Str. Acc.
47%
Significant Striking Accuracy
SApM
3.72
Significant Strikes Absorbed per Minute
Str. Def.
52%
Significant Strike Defence
TD Avg.
0.81
Average Takedowns per 15 minutes
TD Acc.
25%
Takedown Accuracy
Sub. Avg.
1.0
Average Submissions per 15 minutes

Markus Perez Fight History

Date Event Opponent Method Round Time Result
2021-01-20 UFC Fight Night: Chiesa vs. Magny Dalcha Lungiambula U-DEC 3 5:00 Loss
2020-10-10 UFC Fight Night: Moraes vs. Sandhagen Dricus Du Plessis KO/TKO Punch 1 3:22 Loss
2019-11-16 UFC Fight Night: Blachowicz vs. Jacare Wellington Turman U-DEC 3 5:00 Loss
2019-02-02 UFC Fight Night: Assuncao vs. Moraes 2 Anthony Hernandez SUB Anaconda Choke 2 1:07 Win
2018-08-25 UFC Fight Night: Gaethje vs. Vick Andrew Sanchez U-DEC 3 5:00 Loss
2018-05-12 UFC 224: Nunes vs. Pennington James Bochnovic SUB Rear Naked Choke 1 4:28 Win
2017-12-09 UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs. Ortega Eryk Anders U-DEC 3 5:00 Loss

ELO Progression Over Time

Markus Perez ELO Rating Calculation

Fight # Date Opponent Name Opponent ELO Result ELO Gained ELO
7 2021-01-20 Dalcha Lungiambula 1005 Loss -15 963
6 2020-10-10 Dricus Du Plessis 1000 Loss -16 978
5 2019-11-16 Wellington Turman 1000 Loss -17 994
4 2019-02-02 Anthony Hernandez 1000 Win +21 1011
3 2018-08-25 Andrew Sanchez 998 Loss -16 990
2 2018-05-12 James Bochnovic 984 Win +21 1006
1 2017-12-09 Eryk Anders 1022 Loss -15 985

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