Su Mudaerji

In his childhood, Sumudaerji used to herd cattle in the mountains. He was born with a passion for sports. When he was 14 years old, Sumudaerji joined the well-known Enbo Fight Club in Chengdu. He started practicing San Da in 2010 and won the second place in the Sichuan Youth San Da Championship. From 2014 to 2015, he was selected to study in the Sichuan San Da team and then transitioned into MMA.

Starting his career in 2016, Mudaerji fought mostly for the Wu Lin Feng promotion, compiling an 11–3 record.{{Cite web|last=Sherdog.com|title=Su Mudaerji|url=https://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Su-Mudaerji-228263|access-date=2020-08-07|website=Sherdog}}

Mudaerji made his UFC debut against Louis Smolka at UFC Fight Night 141 on November 24, 2018. He lost the fight via submission in round two.{{Cite news|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2018/11/24/ufc-beijing-preliminary-card-results-and-recap/|title=UFC Beijing Preliminary Card Results and Recap|last=Staff|date=2018-11-24|work=Cageside Press|access-date=2018-11-24|language=en-US}}

Mudaerji next faced Andre Soukhamthath on August 31, 2019, at UFC Fight Night 157.{{Cite web|url=https://mmadna.nl/sumudaerji-vs-andre-soukhamthath-toegevoegd-aan-ufc-shenzhen-card/|title=Su Mudaerji vs. Andre Soukhamthath toegevoegd aan UFC Shenzhen card|last=DNA|first=MMA|language=en-US|access-date=2019-07-23}} He won the fight via unanimous decision.{{Cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2019/08/31/ufc-shenzhen-results-su-mudaerji/|title=UFC Shenzhen Results: Su Mudaerji Dominates Andre Soukhamthath Impressively|last=Doherty|first=Dan|date=2019-08-31|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US|access-date=2019-08-31}}

Mudaerji faced Malcolm Gordon on November 28, 2020, at UFC on ESPN: Smith vs. Clark.{{Cite web|last=DNA|first=MMA|date=2020-09-12|title=Su Mudaerji vs. Malcolm Gordon toegevoegd aan UFC evenement op 28 november|url=https://mmadna.nl/su-mudaerji-vs-malcolm-gordon-toegevoegd-aan-ufc-evenement-op-28-november/|access-date=2020-09-13|website=MMA DNA|language=en-US}} He won the fight via knockout in round one.{{Cite web|last=Evanoff|first=Josh|date=2020-11-28|title=UFC Vegas 15 Results: Su Mudaerji Destroys Malcolm Gordon in 44 Seconds

|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2020/11/28/ufc-vegas-15-results-su-mudaerji-destroys-malcolm-gordon/|access-date=2020-11-28|website=cagesidepress|language=en-US}} He earned a Performance of the Night bonus for the win.{{Cite web|url=https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2020/11/29/21724480/ufc-vegas-15-post-fight-bonuses-smith-nabs-potn-for-first-round-triangle|title=UFC Vegas 15 post-fight bonuses: Smith nabs POTN for first round triangle|publisher=bloodyelbow.com|author=Stephie Haynes|date=2020-11-29|access-date=2020-11-29}}

Replacing Jeff Molina, Mudaerji faced Zarrukh Adashev on January 20, 2021, at UFC on ESPN 20.{{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2020/12/ufc-news-su-mudaerji-zarrukh-adashev-ufc-fight-night-jan-20|title=With Jeff Molina out, Su Mudaerji steps in to face Zarrukh Adashev at UFC Fight Night on Jan. 20|publisher=mmajunkie.usatoday.com|author=Farah Hannoun|date=2020-12-31|access-date=2020-12-31}} He won the fight via unanimous decision.{{Cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2021/01/20/ufc-fight-island-8-results-su-mudaerji/|title=UFC Fight Island 8 Results: Su Mudaerji Wins Tactical Fight Over Zarrukh Adashev|publisher=cagesidepress|author=Dan Doherty|date=2021-01-20|access-date=2021-01-20}}

Mudaerji was scheduled to face Tim Elliott on June 26, 2021, at UFC Fight Night 190.{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2021/03/ufc-news-tim-elliott-vs-su-mudaerji-june-26|title=Tim Elliott vs. Su Mudaerji targeted for UFC Fight Night on June 26|website=mmajunkie.usatoday.com|author=Nolan King and Farah Hannoun|date=2021-03-24|access-date=2021-03-24}} However, Mudaerji pulled out due to a knee injury.{{Cite web|title=Su Mudaerji Knee Injury|url=https://www.instagram.com/accounts/login/|access-date=2021-06-22|website=www.instagram.com}}

Mudaerji was scheduled to face Manel Kape on April 23, 2022, at UFC Fight Night 205.{{Cite web|date=2022-01-28|title=Sumudaerji en Kape in vlieggewicht partij op 23 april|url=https://www.eurosport.nl/mixed-martial-arts/ufc/2022/sumudaerji-en-kape-in-vlieggewicht-partij-op-23-april_sto8743101/story.shtml|access-date=2022-01-28|website=Eurosport|language=nl}} However, just three days before the event, Kape withdrew for personal reasons and the bout was scrapped.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2022/4/21/23035966/manel-kape-out-of-ufc-vegas-52-matchup-with-su-mudaerji|title=Manel Kape out of UFC Vegas 52 matchup with Su Mudaerji|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Mike Heck|date=2022-04-21|access-date=2022-04-21}}

Mudaerji faced Matt Schnell on July 16, 2022, at UFC on ABC 3.{{Cite web |last=Anderson |first=Jay |date=2022-06-01 |title=UFC Long Island Set to Air on ABC, Multiple Fights Announced for July 16 Event |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2022/06/01/ufc-long-island-set-air-broadcast-network-abc-july-16/ |access-date=2022-06-02 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}} Despite a triangle attempt in the first round, Mudaerji lost the bout via technical submission due to a triangle choke in the second round.{{Cite web |last=Anderson |first=Jay |date=2022-07-16 |title=UFC Long Island: Matt Schnell Secures Brilliant Comeback Win Over Su Mudaerji |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2022/07/16/ufc-long-island-matt-schnell-vs-su-mudaerji/ |access-date=2022-07-17 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}} This win earned both fighters the Fight of the Night bonus award.{{cite web|url=https://www.bloodyelbow.com/platform/amp/2022/7/16/23237359/ufc-long-island-post-fight-bonuses-matt-schnell-all-time-comeback-mma-news|title=UFC Long Island post-fight bonuses: Matt Schnell's all-time comeback nets him $50,000|publisher=bloodyelbow.com|author=Kristen King|date=2022-07-16|access-date=2022-07-16}}

Mudaerji was scheduled to face Allan Nascimento on December 9, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 233.{{Cite web |last=Desk |first=ITN News |date=2023-09-26 |title=Report: Su Mudaerji to Face Allan Nascimento at UFC China on Dec 9 |url=https://www.itnwwe.com/mma/su-mudaerji-face-allan-nascimento-ufc-china-december-9/ |access-date=2023-09-26 |website=www.itnwwe.com |language=en-US}} However, Nascimento withdrew from the fight due to injury and was replaced by Tim Elliott.{{Cite web |date=2023-12-05 |title=Tim Elliott flying in to face Sumudaerji at UFC Fight Night 233 |url=https://asianmma.com/tim-elliott-flying-in-to-face-sumudaerji-at-ufc-fight-night-233/ |access-date=2023-12-05 |website=Asian MMA |language=en}} He lost the fight via arm-triangle choke in round one.{{Cite web |last=Anderson |first=Jay |date=2023-12-10 |title=UFC Vegas 83: Tim Elliott Chokes Out Bloodied Su Mudaerji |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/12/09/ufc-vegas-83-tim-elliott-chokes-out-bloodied-su-mudaerji/ |access-date=2023-12-10 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}

Mudaerji was scheduled to face Joshua Van on June 1, 2024 at UFC 302.{{Cite web |date=2024-04-09 |title=Joshua Van faces Su Mudaerji at UFC 302 |url=https://asianmma.com/joshua-van-faces-su-mudaerji-at-ufc-302/ |access-date=2024-04-09 |website=Asian MMA |language=en}} However, for undisclosed reasons, Mudaerji was pulled from the event and Van was re-scheduled for another event as a result.{{Cite web |date=2024-04-25 |title=Tatsuro Taira fills UFC 302 opening, fights Joshua Van |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2024/04/ufc-302-tatsuro-taira-vs-joshua-van-fight-card |access-date=2024-06-02 |website=MMA Junkie |language=en-US}}

Mudaerji faced Charles Johnson on October 19, 2024 at UFC Fight Night 245.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2024/7/26/24205840/mike-perry-not-taking-conor-mcgregor-bkfc-comments-seriously-everybody-wants-to-see-me-fight-again|title=Morning Report: Mike Perry not taking Conor McGregor BKFC comments seriously: ‘Everybody wants to see me fight again’ - Fight Announcements|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Drake Riggs|date=2024-07-26|access-date=2024-07-26}} He lost the fight by unanimous decision.{{Cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2024/10/19/ufc-vegas-99-charles-johnson-claims-fourth-straight-victory-decisions-su-mudaerji/|title=UFC Vegas 99: Charles Johnson Claims Fourth Straight Victory, Decisions Su Mudaerji|publisher=cagesidepress.com|author=Brett Cagle|date=2024-10-19|access-date=2024-10-19}}

Mudaerji faced Mitch Raposo on April 12, 2025 at UFC 314.{{Cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/brianmazique/2025/02/08/ufc-314-card-update-new-high-stakes-fight-added-to-miami-ppv/|title=UFC 314 Card Update: New High-Stakes Fight Added To Miami PPV|publisher=forbes.com|author=Brian Mazique|date=2025-02-08|access-date=2025-02-08}} He won the fight by split decision.{{Cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2025/04/12/sumudaerji-scores-split-decision-win-over-raposo/|title=Sumudaerji Scores Split Decision Win Over Raposo|publisher=cagesidepress.com|author=Eddie Law|date=2025-04-12|access-date=2025-04-12}}

Mudaerji is the first UFC fighter of Tibetan ethnicity.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2018/11/23/18108645/su-mudaerji-ufc-debut-moment-pride-people-tibet-beijing|title=Su Mudaerji's UFC debut is 'a moment of pride for the people of Tibet|last=Cruz|first=Guilherme|date=2019-08-31|website=mmafighting.com|language=en-US|access-date=2019-08-31}}

• Ultimate Fighting Championship
• Performance of the Night (One time) {{small|vs. Malcolm Gordon}}
• Fight of the Night (One time) {{small| vs. Matt Schnell}}
• UFC Honors Awards
• 2022: President's Choice Fight of the Year Nominee {{small|vs. Matt Schnell}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.ufc.com/video/126011|title=Dana White's UFC 2022 President's Choice Award Winners - UFC Honors|publisher=ufc.com|author=UFC Staff|date=2023-01-16|access-date=2025-01-15}}
• UFC.com Awards
• 2022: Ranked #5 Fight of the Year {{small|vs. Matt Schnell}}{{cite web|url=https://www.ufc.com/news/fights-2022-ufccom-awards-prochazka-teixeira-chimaev-burns|title=The Fights {{pipe}} 2022 UFC.com Awards|date=December 23, 2022|work=Ultimate Fighting Championship|author=Thomas Gerbasi}}

• 2010 Sichuan Junior Sanda Championship − 2nd place

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| Abdulla Aliev

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| Leonid Malozemov

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| Lim Seung-heon

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