Alex Perez vs Eric Shelton

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Fighter 2
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Key Stats

Alex PerezvsEric Shelton
16
Fights
6
8
Wins
2
7
Losses
4
1
No Contests
0
6
Finishes
0
1
Title Fights
0
35:42
Control Time
19:10

Striking Stats

Alex PerezvsEric Shelton
455
Sig. Strikes Landed
231
44.6%
Sig. Strike Acc.
42.5%
28.4
Sig. Str / Fight
38.5
6
Knockdowns
0
267
Head Strikes
183
82
Body Strikes
31
106
Leg Strikes
17

Grappling Stats

Alex PerezvsEric Shelton
19
Takedowns Landed
17
46.3%
Takedown Acc.
51.5%
1.2
TD / Fight
2.8
5
Sub. Attempts
1
0
Reversals
1

Tale of the Tape

PerezvsShelton
34 yrs
Age
35 yrs
5' 6"
Height
5' 6"
125 lbs.
Weight
125 lbs.
65"
Reach
68"
Orthodox
Stance
Orthodox
901
ELO Rating
921
1,109
Peak ELO
1,000
50.0%
Win Rate
33.3%
75.0%
Finish Rate
0.0%
201
Days / Fight
157

ELO is MMA.SOCIAL’s own rating, calculated from UFC results. It is not a UFC ranking or record.

Career Snapshot

PerezvsShelton
Active
Status
Retired
0
Win Streak
0
3
Best Streak
1
LLWDL
Last 5 (old → new)
LWLWL

Win Methods

PerezvsShelton
4 (50.0%)
KO/TKO
0 (0.0%)
2 (25.0%)
Submission
0 (0.0%)
2 (25.0%)
Decision
2 (100.0%)

Head-to-Head Record

Alex Perez1
–
Eric Shelton0
W
UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs. StephensDecision - Unanimous - R3
Feb 24, 2018

Common Opponents (2)

PerezvsShelton
L1L
Alexandre Pantoja
L1L
W1W
Jordan Espinosa
L1L
Who Wins?
Alex Perez ProfileEric Shelton Profile

Alex Perez vs Eric Shelton: Matchup Breakdown

Alex Perez is 8-7 (1 NC) in the Flyweight division with a 50.0% win rate. Eric Shelton is 2-4 at Flyweight, winning 33.3% of the time. Alex Perez is listed as active. Eric Shelton is listed as retired.

They have met 1 time. Alex Perez leads the series 1-0. Their most recent meeting was UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs. Stephens on Feb 24, 2018, won by Alex Perez by Decision - Unanimous in round 3.

Eric Shelton holds the higher MMA.SOCIAL ELO rating, 921 to 901. Career peaks are 1,109 for Alex Perez and 1,000 for Eric Shelton. Alex Perez has 4 KO/TKO and 2 submission wins from 8 victories, a 75.0% finish rate. Eric Shelton has 0 KO/TKO and 0 submission wins, finishing 0.0% of the time.

Alex Perez stands 5' 6" with a reach of 65" and fights orthodox. Eric Shelton is 5' 6" with a reach of 68", orthodox. That is a 3-inch reach advantage for Eric Shelton. Alex Perez is 34, Eric Shelton is 35.

Across the bouts with round-by-round data recorded, Alex Perez has landed 455 significant strikes at 44.6% accuracy with 19 takedowns and 35:42 of control time. Eric Shelton has landed 231 at 42.5% with 17 takedowns and 19:10 of control.

Alex Perez has 1 title fight (0 won) against 0 (0 won) for Eric Shelton. They share 2 common opponents: Alexandre Pantoja, Jordan Espinosa.

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Have Alex Perez and Eric Shelton fought before?

Yes. Alex Perez and Eric Shelton have fought once in the UFC. Alex Perez won by unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs. Stephens on February 24, 2018.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.

Who has more UFC wins, Alex Perez or Eric Shelton?

Alex Perez has more UFC wins: 8 to 2. Alex Perez's UFC record is 8-7 (1 NC); Eric Shelton's is 2-4.

KO/TKO wins: Alex Perez 4, Eric Shelton 0. Submission wins: Alex Perez 2, Eric Shelton 0.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.

Who is taller, Alex Perez or Eric Shelton?

Alex Perez and Eric Shelton are the same height: 5'6". Eric Shelton has the longer reach: 68 inches to 65.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.