Michael "El Patron" Perez is a BJJ black belt under André Galvão and a representative of Atos Jiu-Jitsu Academy on the international no-gi circuit. Competing mainly at heavyweight, he has built his reputation through strong showings at the ADCC US Trials and IBJJF World and Pan American No-Gi Championships, with a career record built predominantly in no-gi competition. Perez continues to compete on the pro no-gi circuit (Who's Number One, ADCC Trials) while training and helping coach at Atos.