Best fights of Markus Perez
Over 13 years as a professional, Markus Perez has compiled a 15-7 (12) record, including three title fights across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Markus Perez submits Ian Heinisch
On September 8, 2017 Markus Perez fought Ian Heinisch for the vacant LFA middleweight title. Perez was 27 years old with a record of 9-0, and Heinisch was 29 with a record of 8-0. Perez was on an undefeated 9-fight winning streak and Heinisch was on an undefeated 8-fight winning streak. Perez submitted Ian Heinisch via arm-triangle choke in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
2. Markus Perez submits Chase Gamble
On January 20, 2023 Markus Perez faced Chase Gamble in a middleweight bout. Perez was 32 years old with a record of 13-6, and Gamble was 0 with a record of 0-0. Perez was coming off a win. Perez submitted Chase Gamble via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.
3. Markus Perez submits Filipe Moitinho in 33 seconds
On December 19, 2021 Markus Perez faced Filipe Moitinho in a middleweight bout. Perez was 31 years old with a record of 12-6, and Moitinho was 0 with a record of 0-0. Perez was on a 4-fight losing streak. Perez submitted Filipe Moitinho via guillotine choke in the 1st round.
4. Markus Perez submits Lajuan Davis
On March 21, 2026 Markus Perez fought Lajuan Davis for the vacant Peak Fighting middleweight title. Perez was 35 years old with a record of 14-7, and Davis was 0 with a record of 0-0. Perez was coming off a loss. Perez submitted Lajuan Davis via rear-naked choke in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
5. Markus Perez submits James Bochnovic
On May 12, 2018 Markus Perez faced James Bochnovic in a middleweight bout. Perez was 27 years old with a record of 10-1, and Bochnovic was 0 with a record of 0-0. Perez was coming off a loss. Perez submitted James Bochnovic via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.
6. Markus Perez submits Rafael Silva
On December 19, 2014 Markus Perez faced Rafael Silva in a middleweight bout. Perez was 24 years old with a record of 4-0, and Silva was 0 with a record of 0-0. Perez was on an undefeated 4-fight winning streak. Perez submitted Rafael Silva via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.
7. Markus Perez KOs Anderson Melo
On December 5, 2015 Markus Perez faced Anderson Melo in a welterweight bout. Perez was 25 years old with a record of 5-0, and Melo was 0 with a record of 0-0. Perez was on an undefeated 5-fight winning streak. Perez stopped Anderson Melo via TKO in the 1st round.
8. Markus Perez loses to Emiliano Sordi via unanimous decision
On May 5, 2023 Markus Perez faced Emiliano Sordi in a light heavyweight bout. Perez was 32 years old with a record of 14-6, and Sordi was 32 with a record of 23-12-1. Perez was on a 2-fight winning streak, while Sordi was on a 4-fight losing streak. Perez lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Sordi.
9. Markus Perez submits Giovani Colombo in 30 seconds
On October 26, 2013 Markus Perez faced Giovani Colombo in a welterweight bout. Perez was 23 years old with a record of 3-0, and Colombo was 0 with a record of 0-0. Perez was on an undefeated 3-fight winning streak. Perez submitted Giovani Colombo via arm-triangle choke in the 1st round.
10. Markus Perez submits Bruno da Silva
On September 14, 2013 Markus Perez faced Bruno da Silva in a welterweight bout. Perez was 23 years old with a record of 2-0, and Silva was 0 with a record of 0-0. Perez was on an undefeated 2-fight winning streak. Perez submitted Bruno da Silva via kneebar in the 1st round.