UFC Shanghai: Sumudaerji Gets Past Alex Perez in Close Fight

Former flyweight title challenger Alex Perez was back in action at UFC Shanghai on Saturday, taking on “The Tibetan Eagle” Sumudaerji. The fight was an immediate rematch of their May encounter, which had ended prematurely when Perez was left unable to continue due to a low blow. Perez was the more mobile fighter early, light on his feet and dancing in-and-out while Sumudaerji was relatively stationary in comparison. After some feeling out and back-and-forth, Perez drove into a takedown in the back half of the round, getting his opponent seated along the fence. Sumudaerji hit the body as Perez locked…