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Perez Recovers From Brutal Low Blow for UFC Rematch
16 Jul
Summary
- Alex Perez endured severe swelling and pain after a low blow.
- He developed thrombocytosis, a condition involving blood clots.
- Perez will rematch Sumudaerji in Shanghai on August 30, 2026.
Alex Perez experienced a traumatic low blow two months prior during his UFC Macau fight against Sumudaerji. The illegal shot in the second round caused him to be unable to continue, resulting in a "No Contest" and immediate hospitalization.
He fortunately did not require surgery, though he suffered from thrombocytosis, a condition where veins can develop blood clots. Perez described his testicles swelling to the size of a softball and a golf ball for several weeks, experiencing intense pain, headaches, and nausea.
Despite the harrowing experience, Perez is healthy enough to return to the octagon. He is scheduled to rematch Sumudaerji at UFC Shanghai on August 30, 2026, in the same country where the incident occurred.
Perez also aims to regain the momentum he had before the low blow, having recently delivered a powerful knockout at UFC 324. He hopes for a cleaner fight this time, ensuring his opponent avoids any further illegal shots.
