Venue: Mercedes-Benz Arena, Shanghai, China
Division: Flyweight (125 lbs)
Scheduled: 3 Rounds
Card Placement: Main Card
Match Overview
In one of the most explosive matchups on the UFC Shanghai card, Kevin “El Gallo Negro” Borjas squares off against Chinese fan favorite Su “The Tibetan Eagle” Mudaerji. Both fighters bring knockout power and fast-paced striking, setting the stage for a potential Fight of the Night contender in the flyweight division.
Fighter Profiles & Stats
Kevin Borjas (Record: 9-3-0 MMA)
Age: 26
Height/Reach: 5’5″ / 68″
Stance: Orthodox
Team: Pitbull Martial Arts Center
Recent Form: W-L-L (Win over Joshua Van, KO loss to Alessandro Costa)
Strengths: Explosive boxing, aggressive pace, KO power (8 finishes)
Weaknesses: Takedown defense, limited ground game
Borjas is a Peruvian striker with a fan-friendly style and a penchant for early finishes. He’ll need to close distance quickly and avoid Mudaerji’s reach advantage to land his power shots.
Su Mudaerji (Record: 16-7-0 MMA)
Age: 28
Height/Reach: 5’8″ / 72″
Stance: Southpaw
Team: Team Alpha Male
Recent Form: W-L-L (Submission win over Tim Elliott, decision loss to Mitch Raposo)
Strengths: Long-range striking, fast hands, submission threat
Weaknesses: Defensive grappling, pressure fighters
Mudaerji is one of China’s most dynamic MMA exports, with 13 career knockouts and a growing submission arsenal. Fighting in front of a home crowd, he’ll look to use his reach and footwork to frustrate Borjas and pick him apart.
Tale of the Tape
| Stat | Kevin Borjas | Su Mudaerji |
| Height | 5’5″ | 5’8″ |
| Reach | 68″ | 72″ |
| Knockouts | 8 | 13 |
| Submissions | 0 | 1 |
| UFC Wins | 1 | 4 |
| Control Time | 0:21 | 0:50 |
| Takedown Accuracy | 0% (0/5) | 0% (0/3) |
Tactical Breakdown
Keys for Borjas:
Blitz early and pressure Mudaerji against the cage
Target the body to slow movement
Avoid long-range exchanges and keep the fight in the pocket
Keys for Mudaerji:
Use jab and teep kicks to control range
Mix in level changes to keep Borjas guessing
Exploit defensive lapses with counters and submissions
FIGHT ODDS
Kevin Borjas + 150
Su Mudaerji – 180
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, August 22, 2025
