The scheduled flyweight rematch between Alex Perez and Sumudaerji will be part of the UFC Shanghai card on Saturday inside Oriental Sports Center in Pudong District, China.
Their first meeting ended in a no contest, and Perez enters the match as the betting underdog with +185 UFC odds, while Sumudaerji, who’s on a three-fight win streak before fighting Perez, is going to be the -225 betting favorite.
UFC Shanghai: Alex Perez vs. Sumudaerji 2 Fight Odds
- Alex Perez: +185
- Sumudaerji: -225
UFC Shanghai: Alex Perez vs. Sumudaerji 2: Tale of the Tape
| Alex Perez | Sumudaerji | |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 34 | 30 |
| Height | 5’6” | 5’8” |
| Reach | 65.5 inches | 72 inches |
| Leg Reach | 38 inches | 38.5 inches |
| Record | 26-10 | 19-7 |
| Fighting Style | Freestyle | Striker |
| Finishing Rate | 54% | 74% |
UFC Shanghai: Alex Perez vs. Sumudaerji 2: Prediction
My prediction is a decision win for Perez over Sumudaerji because he’s the better overall grappler. Both fighters had their moments during the first meeting, with Perez being threatened with a submission and landing multiple punches in the opening round.
Meanwhile, Sumudaerji adjusted in the second round and fully utilized his speed and power to score a knockdown against Perez. Sumudaerji also defended takedowns pretty well in that round because Perez was hurt with that knockdown.
However, I think Perez will have the same fight plan against Sumudaerji, with him closing the distance with his forward pressure and punches. Then, he’ll go for a takedown and force a clinch battle early on to wear out Sumudaerji and drain a significant amount of energy out of him.
Alex Perez’s Recent Fight Results
Perez made his UFC debut in 2017 after winning his match at Dana White’s Contender Series. He went on to become a UFC title challenger but was defeated by Deiveson Figueiredo in 2020. Perez recorded two wins (Matheus Nicolau and Charles Johnson), two losses (Tatsuro Taira and Asu Almabayev), and one no-contest (Sumudaerji) in his last five bouts.
Sumudaerji’s Recent Fight Results
Sumudaerji made his octagon debut in 2018. In his last five matches under the promotion, he racked up wins against Mitch Raposo, Kevin Borjas, and Jesus Aguilar, a loss to Johnson, and a no contest with Perez.
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