After a brief intermission in the action, the UFC returns this Saturday with the exciting UFC Vegas 91 event, set to take place at the iconic UFC Apex facility in Las Vegas. This thrilling card promises high-stakes bouts and fierce competition as fighters aim to make their mark in the octagon.
The main event features an intriguing flyweight showdown between the fifth-ranked contender Matheus Nicolau and the eighth-ranked Alex Perez. Nicolau (record: 19-3-1) is looking to rebound from a loss against Brandon Royval that ended his impressive six-fight win streak last year. Meanwhile, Perez (record: 24-8) will be fighting desperately after suffering three consecutive defeats, making this matchup crucial for both fighters to regain momentum and confidence in their careers.
As for the official weigh-ins, Perez came in officially at 126 pounds for this pivotal fight, while Nicolau tipped the scale at 125.5 pounds. Both athletes appear ready to deliver an electrifying performance that could shift the trajectory of their respective careers in the UFC flyweight division.
Detailed Weigh-In Results for UFC Vegas 91
Main Card Matchups – Catch All the Action on ESPN at 7 p.m. ET
- Matheus Nicolau (125.5) vs. Alex Perez (126)
- Bogdan Guskov (204.5) vs. Ryan Spann (205.5)
- Ariane Lipski (126) vs. Karine Silva (125.5)
- Jhonata Diniz (255) vs. Austen Lane (254.5)
- David Onama (148.5) vs. Jonathan Pearce (146)
- Tim Means (171) vs. Uros Medic (171)
Exciting Preliminary Card Fights – Tune in on ESPN+ at 4 p.m. ET
- Victor Henry (135.5) vs. Rani Yahya (136)
- Michal Figlak (155) vs. Austin Hubbard (156)
- Caio Machado (251.5) vs. Don’Tale Mayes (264)
- Marnic Mann (115.5) vs. Ketlen Souza (115.5)
- Chris Padilla (154.5) vs. James Llontop (156.5)
- Liang Na (126) vs. Ivana Petrovic (126)
- Gabriel Benitez (155) vs. Hayisaer Maheshate (155.5)
* Please note that James Llontop missed weight by 0.5 pounds, which could impact his standing in the division.
Additionally, David Onama was unable to make weight, coming in at 2.5 pounds over, which may influence the outcome of his match.
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