Alex Perez vs Sumudaerji — Fight recap

Alex Perez was unable to continue in the second round at 1:45 due to injury, handing Sumudaerji a no-contest result on May 30, 2026. Sumudaerji dominated the striking exchanges, landing 26 significant strikes at 49% accuracy compared to Perez's 9 of 45 (20%), while also securing a knockdown and controlling the cage for 1:11 versus Perez's 32 seconds.

Sumudaerji successfully executed one of two takedown attempts and maintained consistent output across all ranges, particularly with leg strikes, landing all six attempted. Perez struggled to find his range offensively, connecting on just four head strikes while managing only one submission attempt and failing both takedown efforts.

The injury stoppage prevented a clear decision, but Sumudaerji's superior striking efficiency and cage control suggested momentum heading into the second frame.