UFC Shanghai: Nurmagomedov vs. Song · August 29, 2026 · Flyweight · Oriental Sports Center, Shanghai, China

Alex Perez vs Sumudaerji prediction

Card reviewed August 27, 2026. Pick and confidence remain on the pre-fight record.

Sumudaerji
Winner pick
61%
Confidence
Decision
Method lean
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FightLedger verdict

Sumudaerji · 61%

Moderate lean — this matchup has enough uncertainty to keep confidence in the middle range.

Prediction

Market snapshot on Aug. 24: Sumudaerji roughly -210 to -235, Perez roughly +165 to +200. In their rematch, Sumudaerji gets the lean because of his length, southpaw striking and ability to score from range. Perez has the clearest upset path if he can consistently force wrestling and submission exchanges.

Market snapshot

Alex Perez +165 to +200 · Sumudaerji -210 to -235 (snapshot August 24, 2026)

Odds are historical snapshots for context and can move before the fight.

Key matchup edges

  • Length and range
  • Southpaw striking
  • Distance offense

What could go wrong?

Perez is the stronger grappling threat and can flip the matchup if he repeatedly gets underneath Sumudaerji's striking range.

How to read this pick

FightLedger's confidence score is a matchup lean, not a guarantee. The winner pick, confidence and method lean are published before the bout, while the risk section records the clearest path that could break the prediction.

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Locked pick record

This prediction was published before the fight and is intended to remain in the archive after the result. Record ID: 0814A6012DB3. Results should be added without rewriting the original call.

Independent analysis. Not affiliated with UFC or any fight promotion. This is not gambling advice.