JW · El Rey
WINNER · Cage Edition · June 13 · San Antonio

JW PEREZ-HESTER

EL REY

Heavyweight blue belt · No-gi · Took it home on FloGrappling

Result · June 13, 2026

El Rey took the cage. Shrine Auditorium.

Elevate Submission Series 25 · Heavyweight blue belt no-gi · 235 lbs · Broadcast on FloGrappling.

WINNER JW Perez-Hester vs Joshua Gutierrez · June 13 · Elevate Submission Series 25 · Cage Edition · Winner
Friday June 13th
Elevate Submission Series 25 · Cage Edition
Joshua Gutierrez vs JW “El Rey” Perez-Hester WIN
  • Heavyweight Blue Belt · 235 lbs · No-Gi
  • Shrine Auditorium · 901 N. Loop 1604 W., San Antonio, TX 78232
  • Broadcast on FloGrappling
3 AM

Fueled by purpose. Not sleep.

As I push through the exhaustion at 3am, fueled by purpose rather than sleep, I’ve come to a profound realization: this journey, though difficult, is leading me to a brighter future.

The distance from my loved ones weighs heavily, but every sacrifice will forge a better tomorrow.

To those who have helped shape my path, I offer my sincerest gratitude — the debt of thanks I owe can only be acknowledged, not repaid. Your influence will remain a lasting source of strength.

— JW
Standing With

James Dickerson. Crowley. Lincoln.

James is a great man with a real heart for veterans, service dogs, and people who are fighting battles most others never see.

After being around Lincoln myself, I can tell you this work is real. I saw firsthand how much a trained service dog can change a moment for someone who is struggling.

James, Crowley, and Lincoln are doing something special. Let’s help them reach more people.

Visit James For Vets ↗
James Dickerson and his service dogs
Next Up

More fights on deck.

After June 13, the work doesn’t stop.

Behind the Cage

The work pays for the family. The family pays for the work.

Faith. Family. The mat. The cage. In that order.

Family
Off the Mat
Date Night
In the Cage

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Sponsorship, training, or just want to say what’s up. Drop your contact and I’ll get back to you directly.

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