Prior competing full-time in MMA, Markus worked as an information technology engineer at technology school and he was a freelanced software developer, and he quit his job and college to teach Muay Thai and competed in Brazilian jiu-jitsu to make a living so he could pursue MMA full-time.
19 Facts About Markus Perez
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Markus Perez made his UFC debut on December 9,2017, against Eryk Anders, replacing John Phillips, at UFC Fight Night 123.
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Markus Perez's next fight came on May 12,2018, against James Bochnovic at UFC 224.
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Markus Perez faced promotional newcomer Anthony Hernandez on February 2,2019, at UFC on ESPN+ 2.
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Markus Perez won the fight via technical submission in the second round.
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Markus Perez was scheduled to face promotional newcomer Deron Winn on June 22,2019, at UFC on ESPN+ 11 However, it was reported on May 9,2019, that Markus Perez pulled out of the fight due to injury.
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Markus Perez was scheduled to face Jack Marshman on November 16,2019, at UFC on ESPN+ 22.
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Markus Perez was scheduled to face Alessio Di Chirico, replacing Abu Azaitar, on April 11,2020, at UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs Harris.
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Markus Perez was scheduled to face Eric Spicely on August 1,2020, at UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs Shahbazyan.
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Markus Perez was scheduled to face Rodolfo Vieira on October 11,2020 at UFC Fight Night 179, However, on September 21, Vieira pulled out due to undisclosed reasons, and he was replaced by promotional newcomer Dricus du Plessis.
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Markus Perez faced Dalcha Lungiambula, replacing Isi Fitikefu, on January 20,2021, at UFC on ESPN 20.
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On February 4,2021, it was announced that Markus Perez was released from his UFC contract.
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Markus Perez was scheduled to face Shane O'Shea at Titan FC 68 on March 26,2021.
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Markus Perez was scheduled to face Christiano Frohlich on July 2,2021, at LFA 110.
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Markus Perez faced Zac Pauga on October 17,2021, at Cage Warriors 130.
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Markus Perez faced Filipe Moitinho on December 19,2021, at Thunder Fight 33.
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Markus Perez won the bout via guillotine submission 33 seconds into the bout.
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Markus Perez faced Emiliano Sordi at Gamebred FC 4 in a bare-knuckle MMA bout on May 5,2023, losing the bout via unanimous decision.
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On December 11,2024, it was announced that Markus Perez was signed by Global Fight League.