The UFC hosts Apex action as two of the world’s top flyweights take centre stage. Miss none of the action and follow the Matheus Nicolau vs Alex Perez card live with results and highlights here.
With the flyweight gold on the line at next month’s UFC 301 pay-per-view, with Pantoja defending against Steve Erceg. Each combatant in tonight’s main event will be looking to put on a showcase performance and hope to add their name into title contention.
Matheus Nicolau has been on a tear since his return to the UFC. The Brazilian has gone 4-1 after re-entering the promtion in 2021. For Alex Perez, he steps in on short notice and hopes to break a three-fight losing streak. Perez challenged for gold in November 2020 in a losing effort.
UFC Matheus Nicolau vs. Alex Perez Live Results and Highlights
UFC Matheus Nicolau vs. Alex Perez Live Main Card Results
Flyweight – Matheus Nicolau (125.5) vs. Alex Perez (126)
Result: Alex Perez Def. Matheus Nicolau via KO (punch) Round 2, 2:16
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Light Heavyweight – Ryan Spann (205.5) vs. Bogdan Guskov (204.5)
Result:Bogdan Guskov Def. Ryan Spann via TKO (punches) Round 2, 3:16
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Women’s Flyweight – Ariane da Silva (126) vs. Karine Silva (125.5)
Result: Karine Silva Def. Ariane da Silva via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
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Heavyweight – Austen Lane (254.5) vs. Jhonata Diniz (255)
Result: Jhonata Diniz Def. Austen Lane via KO (punches) Round 2, 2:12
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Featherweight – Jonathan Pearce (146) vs. David Onama (148.5)*
Result: David Onana Def. Jonathan Pearce via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-29, 29-28)
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Welterweight – Tim Means (171) vs. Uros Medic (171)
Result: Uros Medic Def. Tim Means via TKO (punches) Round 1, 2:09
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UFC Matheus Nicolau vs. Alex Perez Live Preliminary Card Results
Bantamweight – Rani Yahya (136) vs. Victor Henry (135.5)
Result:Victor Henry Def. Rani Yahya via TKO (head kick and punches) Round 3, 2:36
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Lightweight – Austin Hubbard (156) vs. Michal Figlak (155)
Result: Austin Hubbard Def. Michal Figlak via unanimous decision (29=28, 29-28, 29-28)
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Heavyweight – Don’Tale Mayes (264) vs. Caio Machado (251.5)
Result: Don’Tale Mayes Def. Caio Machado via unanimous decision (29=28, 29-28, 29-28)
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Women’s Strawweight – Marnic Mann (115.5) vs. Ketlen Souza (115.5)
Result: Ketlen Souza Def. Marnic Mann via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
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Lightweight – James Llontop (156.5)* vs. Chris Padilla (154.5)
Result: Chris Padilla Def. James Llontop via submission (rear-naked choke) Round 1, 4:33
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Women’s Flyweight – Ivana Petrovic (126) vs. Liang Na (126)
Result: Ivana Petrovic Def. Liang Na via submission (arm triangle choke) Round 3, 1:29
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Lightweight – Gabriel Benitez (155) vs. Maheshate Hayisaer (155.5)
Result: Maheshate Hayisaer Def. Gabriel Benitez via split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
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