Mitch Raposo vs Sumudaerji — Fight recap

Sumudaerji earned a split decision victory over Mitch Raposo on April 12, 2025, in a three-round contest that showcased two distinct fighting approaches. Raposo attempted to impose his wrestling game, landing 6 of 19 takedown attempts (31%) and accumulating 4:18 of control time, but struggled with striking efficiency at just 9 of 26 significant strikes (34%).

Sumudaerji countered with superior striking volume, connecting on 45 of 114 significant strikes (39%) while maintaining distance and preventing any takedowns. The striking disparity proved decisive, with Sumudaerji outlanding Raposo across the board while Raposo's wrestling efforts couldn't fully offset the striking deficit.

This victory positions Sumudaerji as a rising threat in the division, while Raposo will need to refine his striking setup to complement his grappling approach going forward.