Alex Perez vs Su Mudaerji Ends in No Contest at UFC Fight Night
Alex Perez vs Su Mudaerji ended in frustration at UFC Fight Night: Song vs. Figueiredo, with the flyweight bout ruled a no contest at 1:45 of Round 1.
The fight was just starting to heat up before the early ending stopped the action. Both fighters had already shown flashes of offense, but fans were left without a clear winner after the bout was cut short.
For Perez and Su, it was an unsatisfying result. For the flyweight division, it leaves unfinished business.
Su Mudaerji Started Fast
Su Mudaerji looked sharp in the short time the fight lasted.
He landed 31 of 58 total strikes, connecting at 53.4%, while Perez landed 22 of 58 total strikes. Su also had the edge in significant strikes, landing 26 of 53, compared to Perez’s 9 of 45.
Most importantly, Su scored the only knockdown of the fight.
That early success suggested he was finding his timing and making Perez deal with serious danger on the feet.
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Alex Perez did not just stand in front of Su.
He attempted 2 takedowns and also recorded 1 submission attempt, showing that he was trying to change the fight’s rhythm. That made sense because Su was having early success in the striking exchanges.
Perez’s path was likely going to involve mixing grappling, pressure, and veteran experience to slow Su down.
Unfortunately, the fight ended before he could fully build that strategy.
No Contest Leaves Questions
A no contest is one of the most frustrating outcomes in MMA.
Fighters train for weeks, fans expect a result, and both athletes enter with a chance to move forward. But when the bout ends early without a winner, nobody gets real closure.
In this case, the stats showed action was already building. Su had early striking success, Perez was looking for grappling opportunities, and the fight had enough intrigue to make fans want more.
Instead, the result leaves questions.
Was Su on his way to a major win? Could Perez have recovered and turned the fight around with wrestling and submissions? Would the pace have changed after the opening exchanges?
Now, fans will have to wonder.
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A Rematch Would Make Sense
Because the fight ended so early, a rematch could make sense if both fighters are available.
The first round showed enough to make the matchup interesting, but not enough to give a true answer. Su looked dangerous with his striking, while Perez still had time to make adjustments.
At flyweight, every fight matters. Both men need clear results to move forward, and a no contest does not help either fighter much.
Alex Perez vs Su Mudaerji ended at 1:45 of Round 1 in a no contest, leaving fans without the finish they wanted.
Su had early success with cleaner striking and a knockdown, while Perez was trying to bring grappling into the fight. But before the matchup could truly develop, the result was taken out of their hands.
For both fighters, this was not the ending they wanted.
Hopefully, fans get to see them run it back and settle the score properly.
