Matheus Nicolau vs. Alex Perez highlights: UFC Vegas 91: Matheus Nicolau vs. Alex Perez: Full video highlights

UFC Vegas 91: Matheus Nicolau vs. Alex Perez: Full video highlights

Modified Apr 28, 2024 03:35 GMT

Matheus Nocholau and Alex Perez competed at UFC Vegas 91 [Image credits: @ufc on Instagram] — Matheus Nicolau and Alex Perez fought at UFC Vegas 91 [Image courtesy: @ufc on Instagram]

UFC Vegas 91 was headlined by a five-round flyweight scrap between Matheus Nicolau and Alex Perez. The event was held on April 27 at the UFC Apex facility in Enterprise, Nevada.

The fight marked Nicolau's return to the octagon after a year-long hiatus. He was last seen in action in April 2023 when he faced off against Brandon Royval and suffered a knockout loss. Before that, the Brazilian was riding a six-fight win streak.

Perez, on the other hand, had lost three fights in a row before the encounter on April 27.

Check out the two fighters make their way into the arena below:

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Both UFC flyweights had their moments in the opening round of the fight.

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In the second round, Perez rocked his opponent and then proceeded to knock him out.

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With the impressive victory, the 32-year-old broke his three-fight skid in the UFC.

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