Manel Kape’s increase to UFC flyweight title contention will as soon as again need to wait.
UFC revealed Tuesday that Kape runs out his rescheduled UFC Vegas 91 centerpiece versus Matheus Nicolau. In his stead, Nicolau is now set to deal with one-time title opposition Alex Perez in a brand-new five-round centerpiece.
The news marks the 2nd time Kape vs. Nicolau has actually failed. The match was initially scheduled for Jan. 13 at UFC Vegas 84, however was cancelled after Kape missed out on weight by 3 and a half pounds the day prior to the occasion.
UFC Vegas 91 happens April 27 at the UFC APEX.
Nicolau (19-3-1) intends to rebound from his current first-round knockout loss to Brandon Royval versus replacement opponent Perez. The 31-year-old Brazilian is MMA Fighting’s No. 11 ranked flyweight on the planet and holds significant wins over Kape, Tim Elliott, and John Moraga.
Perez (24-8) leaps back into the fray after suffering his 3rd successive defeat in a consentaneous choice versus Muhammad Mokaev in March. A 32-year-old local of California, Perez is MMA Fighting’s No. 12 ranked flyweight. He likewise suffered current first-round blockage losses to now-champion Alexandre Pantoja and ex-champ Deiveson Figueiredo.
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