Frankie Perez (born March 5, 1992) is an American mixed martial artist who has competed in the featherweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He is noted for his participation in regional promotions in the Northeastern United States and for his brief tenure with the UFC in 2015.
Early life and background
Frankie Perez was born in Queens, New York, United States. He is of Dominican descent and began training in mixed martial arts in his late teens, focusing on Brazilian jitsu and wrestling.
Mixed martial arts career
Early career
Perez made his professional MMA debut in 2012. Competing primarily for regional organizations such as CES MMA and Ring of Combat, he compiled an unbeaten record of 6‑0 before being signed by the UFC.
Ultimate Fighting Championship
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UFC Fight Night: Condit vs. Alves – May 30, 2015
Perez faced Myles Jury in his promotional debut. He was defeated via rear‑naked choke submission at 4:45 of the second round. -
UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs. Masvidal – December 19, 2015
Perez fought Makwan Amirkhani. The bout went the full three rounds and was decided by a split decision in favor of Amirkhani.
Following the loss to Amirkhani, Perez was released from the UFC roster.
Post‑UFC competition
After his UFC stint, Perez returned to the regional circuit, competing again for CES MMA and other Northeastern promotions. As of the latest available records, his professional MMA record stands at 7 wins and 2 losses.
Fighting style and techniques
Perez is known for a grappling‑oriented approach, utilizing Brazilian jitsu submissions and ground control, complemented by a compact striking style.
Personal life
Outside the cage, Perez has been involved in community outreach programs in New York, promoting youth participation in martial arts.
See also
- List of current UFC featherweight fighters
- Mixed martial arts in the United States
References
- Information compiled from publicly available fight records, UFC event reports, and regional promotion archives.