UFC flyweight contender Alex Perez has been medically cleared to return after the second-round groin strike that ended his UFC Macau bout with Sumudaerji in May left him hospitalized with severe swelling and a vascular injury.
Alex Perez’s trip to fight in enemy territory ended painfully, to say the least. The former flyweight title challenger was tasked with opening the UFC Macau main card on Saturday at the Galaxy Arena.
Hospital trips aren’t unusual in MMA. But this fighter found himself in a frightening situation after his bout at UFC Macau. This Saturday, former UFC flyweight title challenger Alex Perez faced Su Mudaerji on the UFC Macau card at the Galaxy Arena.
Alex Perez says he is confident of earning a new UFC contract after his stoppage win over Charles Johnson at UFC 324. Alex Perez spoke about how the result strengthened his belief that he has done enough to remain part of the promotion.
Alex Perez missed weight by 2.5 pounds but still delivered a brutal first-round TKO at UFC 324. The No. 11-ranked flyweight snapped his two-fight losing streak by dropping Charles Johnson twice with a left hand before swarming for the stoppage at 3:16.
The upcoming flyweight matchup between Alex Perez and Charles Johnson is one of those fights that might fly under the radar, but it carries a lot of intrigue.