Su Mudaerji earned a unanimous decision victory over Alex Perez, with all three judges scoring the bout 29-28, at UFC Shanghai. The two fighters met previously in May, but that contest was ruled a No Contest after Su landed illegal groin strikes. With the win, Su Mudaerji extends his unbeaten run to five fights (four wins and one NC) and moves into the UFC flyweight top 15.
Su Mudaerji settled unfinished business on Saturday night, defeating Alex Perez by unanimous decision at UFC Shanghai, with all three judges scoring the bout 29-28 in the Chinese flyweight's favor.
The victory carries extra weight given the history between the two men. When they first met in May, the contest was ruled a No Contest after Su landed illegal groin strikes, leaving the rivalry unresolved. This time, Su got the job done cleanly, extending his unbeaten run to five fights — four wins and one NC — and earning a place inside the UFC flyweight top 15.
Perez, a 34-year-old American fighting out of Team Oyama, entered the bout ranked eleventh in the flyweight division. The five-foot-six orthodox striker carries a professional record of 26-10 and has long been one of the more well-rounded fighters in the 125-pound weight class, averaging 4.41 significant strikes per minute at 46 percent accuracy while also posing a consistent wrestling threat at 2.21 takedowns per 15 minutes.
Why it matters
- Su Mudaerji's entry into the flyweight top 15 signals a rising contender in a division that has seen significant movement at the top.
- Perez, already ranked eleventh, absorbs a second consecutive setback in this rivalry, which may affect his own standing in the rankings.
- The bout's rematch nature and close 29-28 scores on all cards suggest the styles are closely matched, adding intrigue to any potential future meeting.
- UFC Shanghai's card demonstrates the promotion's continued investment in the Chinese market, with a hometown fighter delivering the card's marquee result.
