Markus Perez

Markus Perez Echeimberg[5] (born June 22, 1990) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist currently competing in the Middleweight division. A professional since 2013, he has also fought for Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), Jungle Fight and the Legacy Fighting Alliance, where he is the former Middleweight Champion.

This article is about the Brazilian martial artist. For the Argentine footballer, see Marcos Pérez.
Markus Perez Echeimberg
Born (1990-06-22) June 22, 1990
Sao Paulo, Brazil
Other namesMaluko
NationalityBrazilian
Height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb)
DivisionMiddleweight
Welterweight
Reach73 in (185 cm)
Fighting out ofSao Paulo, Brazil
TeamViscardi Andrade Team
Veras TK
American Top Team[1]
Teacher(s)Viscardi Andradre[2]
RankBrown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[3]
Black prajiad in Muay Thai[3]
Years active2013–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total17
Wins12
By knockout3
By submission6
By decision3
Losses5
By knockout1
By decision4
Occupationsoftware developer[4]
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Background

Echeimberg started training Kung-Fu style Eagle Claw in 2008 to impersonate Bruce Lee[6] and later transitioned to mixed martial arts (MMA) after his brother took him to a jiu-jitsu class.[3] Prior competing full-time in MMA, Markus worked as an information technology engineer at technology school and he was also 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. After made it to the preliminary round of The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 3, he gained his parents support as they realized his seriousness of his MMA career choice.[4]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Echeimberg fought in the Brazilian-based promotions and amassed of a record of 9–0 prior joining UFC after winning the Legacy Fighting Alliance (LFA) middleweight championship.[7][8]

The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil

Echeimberg was chosen to be a fighter on The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 3. In the opening elimination round, he lost to Guilherme Vasconcelos via submission (rear-naked choke) in the first round.[5]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Less than two months after winning the vacant Legacy Fighting Alliance (LFA), Echeimberg was signed by UFC. Perez made his UFC debut on December 9, 2017 against Eryk Anders, replacing John Phillips, at UFC Fight Night 123.[8] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[9]

His next fight came on May 12, 2018 against James Bochnovic at UFC 224.[10] He won the fight via a submission.[11]

On August 25, 2018, Perez faced Andrew Sanchez, replacing Antonio Braga Neto, at UFC Fight Night 135.[12] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[13]

Perez faced promotional newcomer Anthony Hernandez on February 2, 2019 at UFC on ESPN+ 2.[14] He won the fight via technical submission in the second round.[15]

Perez was scheduled to face promotional newcomer Deron Winn on June 22, 2019 at UFC on ESPN+ 11[16] However, it was reported on May 9, 2019 that Perez pulled out of the fight due to injury.[17]

Perez was scheduled to face Jack Marshman on November 16, 2019 at UFC on ESPN+ 22.[18] However, Marshman was pulled from the event for undisclosed reason and he was replaced by Wellington Turman.[19]

Perez faced Wellington Turman on November 16, 2019 at UFC Fight Night: Błachowicz vs. Jacaré.[20] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[21]

Perez was scheduled to face Alessio Di Chirico, replacing Abu Azaitar, on April 11, 2020 at UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Harris.[22] Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the event was eventually cancelled.[23]

Perez was scheduled to face Eric Spicely on August 1, 2020 at UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Shahbazyan.[24] However, Spicely was removed from the fight on the day of the event's weigh-in for health issues related to his weight cut. Perez will now face Charles Ontiveros[25]

Perez was scheduled to face Rodolfo Vieira on October 11, 2020 at UFC Fight Night 179,[26] However on September 21, Vieira pulled out due to undisclosed reasons,[27] and he was replaced by promotional newcomer Dricus du Plessis.[28] Perez lost the fight via knockout in round one.[29]

Perez faced Dalcha Lungiambula, replacing Isi Fitikefu, on January 20, 2021 at UFC on ESPN 20.[30] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[31]

On February 4, 2021, it was announced that Perez was released from his UFC contract.[32]

Championships and achievements

Personal life

Echeimberg's moniker "Maluko", an adaptation of the word "maluco", which means "crazy" in Portuguese, was given by his teammates, who thought he was crazy after he asked his coach if he could wear Kung Fu pants and shoes when he train boxing to impersonate Bruce Lee.[6]

Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown
17 matches 12 wins 5 losses
By knockout 3 1
By submission 6 0
By decision 3 4
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 12–5 Dalcha Lungiambula Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Magny vs. Chiesa January 20, 2021 3 5:00 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Loss 12–4 Dricus du Plessis KO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Moraes vs. Sandhagen October 11, 2020 1 3:22 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Loss 12–3 Wellington Turman Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Błachowicz vs. Jacaré November 16, 2019 3 5:00 São Paulo, Brazil
Win 12–2 Anthony Hernandez Technical Submission (anaconda choke) UFC Fight Night: Assunção vs. Moraes 2 February 2, 2019 2 1:07 Fortaleza, Brazil
Loss 11–2 Andrew Sanchez Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Gaethje vs. Vick August 25, 2018 3 5:00 Lincoln, Nebraska, United States
Win 11–1 James Bochnovic Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC 224 May 12, 2018 1 4:28 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Loss 10–1 Eryk Anders Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs. Ortega December 9, 2017 3 5:00 Fresno, California, United States
Win 10–0 Ian Heinisch Submission (arm-triangle choke) LFA 22 September 8, 2017 1 2:14 Broomfield, Colorado, United States Won the LFA Middleweight Championship.
Win 9–0 Ildemar Alcântara Decision (unanimous) Arzalet Fighting Globe Championship 1 February 10, 2017 1 2:14 São Paulo, Brazil
Win 8–0 Paulo Thiago Decision (unanimous) Thunder Fight 7 June 25, 2016 5 5:00 São Paulo, Brazil Won the vacant TF Middleweight Championship.
Win 7–0 Fabricio Almeida Gonçalves KO (spinning back elbow) Aspera Fighting Championship 38 May 27, 2016 3 0:34 São Paulo, Brazil
Win 6–0 Anderson Melo TKO (punches) Battle of Kings December 5, 2015 1 1:27 Ilhéus, Brazil Welterweight bout.
Win 5–0 Rafael Silva Submission (rear-naked choke) Thunder Fight 2 December 19, 2014 1 2:42 São Paulo, Brazil Middleweight debut.
Win 4–0 Giovani Colombo Submission (arm-triangle choke) Interior Fight: Fight For Your Destiny October 26, 2013 1 0:30 São Paulo, Brazil
Win 3–0 Bruno da Silva Submission (kneebar) Jungle Fight 58 September 14, 2013 1 3:17 São Paulo, Brazil Welterweight bout.
Win 2–0 Marcelo Matias Decision (unanimous) RSF 5 August 24, 2013 3 5:00 São Paulo, Brazil
Win 1–0 Rene Pessoa TKO (punches) Pegada Magazine: Desafio Revista Pegada April 18, 2013 2 3:29 São Paulo, Brazil

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See also

References
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