What's at stake

The winner moves up in the UFC flyweight pecking order and adds a decisive result to their record.

That outcome affects short-term matchmaking, potential title ripple effects, and each fighter's contract leverage with the promotion.

Who's in play

Alex Perez and Su Mudaerji headline the card as UFC flyweight contenders with contrasting resumes.

Perez leans on wrestling and scrambling while Mudaerji offers southpaw striking and heavy leg kicks. Each fighter's corner, training camp, and recent injuries factor into fight-night performance.

What drives it

Key variables include takedown success, striking accuracy, and cardio across five rounds.

Early footwork, leg-kick volume, clinch control, and judges' interpretation of damage versus control will swing scorecards. Late-round conditioning and any point deductions also change outcome probabilities.

What to watch

Weigh-ins and pre-fight medicals reveal health, weight-cut issues, or missed weight that can alter stakes.

During the bout, track Perez's takedown attempts and Mudaerji's leg-kick output in the opening rounds. Also monitor corner adjustments, referee stoppage tendencies, and post-fight medical updates.