In a sudden turn of events, the main event for UFC Vegas 91 has undergone a significant change as Manel Kape has been forced to withdraw due to a rib injury. Originally scheduled to face Matheus Nicolau in a highly-anticipated rematch, Kape’s departure has led to Alex Perez stepping in last minute to take on Nicolau.
Perez, a one-time title challenger, will now square off against Nicolau, who is looking to bounce back from a recent loss. While the fight may have lost some of its initial buzz, both fighters are top-ranked flyweights and should not be underestimated.
Aside from the main event, fans can look forward to other exciting matchups on the card. Ryan Spann, Ariane da Silva, and Karine Silva are just a few of the fighters set to showcase their skills at UFC APEX in Las Vegas.
The preliminary card is set to kick off at 4 p.m. ET on ESPN2 and ESPN+, followed by the main card at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN and ESPN+. Predictions for key matchups, including Nicolau vs. Perez and Spann vs. Guskov, are already creating buzz among fans and analysts alike.
In addition to these bouts, there are several other matchups to keep an eye on. Fighters such as Ariane da Silva, Karine Silva, Austen Lane, Jhonata Diniz, Tim Means, Uros Medic, Jonathan Pearce, and David Onama will also be competing, with predictions and analysis available for each fight.
As the card unfolds, spectators can also look forward to seeing the results of fights involving Victor Henry, Michal Figlak, Caio Machado, Ketlen Souza, Chris Padilla, Ivana Petrovic, and Gabriel Benitez. Stay tuned to Jala News for all the latest updates and coverage of UFC Vegas 91.
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