Alex Perez’s momentum in his UFC Macau bout against Sumudaerji was abruptly halted by an accidental, fight-ending groin strike, resulting in a no contest. The former flyweight title challenger had been performing strongly, setting a vigorous pace and dominating the early stages of the first round. Perez consistently pressured his opponent, Sumudaerji, pushing him towards the fence with effective combinations and varied attacks.
While Sumudaerji managed some successful body kicks and counter-punches, Perez largely dictated the flow of the fight. The first round saw a brief interruption due to an accidental eye poke from Sumudaerji, but Perez quickly recovered and resumed his control. He concluded the round by initiating grappling exchanges, even threatening with a guillotine choke during a late scramble.
The tide of the fight dramatically shifted in the second round. Sumudaerji came out aggressively and landed a sharp combination that knocked Perez down, marking a significant moment for the hometown fighter. However, before Sumudaerji could follow up, the action was stopped due to an accidental low blow.
Perez was given time to recover but clearly struggled to continue. After an attempt to resume fighting, it became evident that he was unable to proceed. Referee Lukasz Bosacki was compelled to halt the bout at 1:45 of the second round. Due to the accidental foul, the official result was declared a no contest.
This outcome is a frustrating one for Perez, who was coming off a first-round knockout victory over Charles Johnson earlier in the year. His current UFC record stands at 8 wins, 6 losses, and 1 no contest, with an overall professional record of 26 wins and 10 losses.
For Sumudaerji, the fight concludes prematurely after a three-fight winning streak. He now holds a UFC record of 6 wins and 4 losses, with one no contest, and a professional record of 19 wins and 7 losses.
