Alex Perez and Sumudaerji are set to run it back at UFC Shanghai on August 29. The rematch comes after their first meeting ended in a no-contest in May, leaving the flyweight rivalry unresolved.
Alex Perez and Sumudaerji are headed back into the octagon, with their flyweight rematch officially booked for UFC Shanghai on August 29.
The two were unable to produce a definitive result when they first met in May, as that fight ended in a no-contest, leaving questions between them firmly unanswered. The Shanghai card gives both fighters the chance to settle the score.
Perez, ranked seventh in the flyweight division, carries a record of 26-10 at 34 years old. The California-based fighter out of Team Oyama is an orthodox striker standing five-foot-six with a 65-inch reach. He brings a well-rounded game with genuine finishing ability, averaging 4.41 significant strikes per minute along with a strong grappling foundation reflected in 2.21 takedowns per 15 minutes — one of the more active takedown rates in the division.
Sumudaerji, known as The Tibetan Eagle, is 30 years old and carries a record of 19-7. The southpaw stands five-foot-eight with a 72-inch reach, giving him a notable size and reach advantage over Perez. He is primarily a striker and a productive one, landing 4.48 significant strikes per minute at a 52 percent accuracy rate — efficient numbers for the flyweight class.
Why it matters
- The no-contest outcome left the original fight without resolution, giving this rematch immediate stakes for both men
- A win for Perez could push the ranked flyweight closer to the top ten conversation; Sumudaerji has the chance to establish himself more firmly as a divisional threat
- The stylistic contrast — Perez as the takedown-heavy orthodox grappler versus Sumudaerji's accurate southpaw striking — sets up a clear tactical battle between two fighters who already have film on each other
