Alex Perez is stepping in for Manel Kape to fight Matheus Nicolau in the main event at UFC Fight Night 91 from The Apex in Las Vegas.
Perez (24-8) will look to snap a three-fight skid in the flyweight bout on April 27. He last fought Muhammad Mokaev on March 2, losing by unanimous decision.
This is the second time that a Kape vs. Nicolau fight has fallen through. The two were scheduled to clash at UFC Vegas 84 but that was cancelled after Kape failed to make weight.
No reason has been disclosed for Kape's withdrawal.
Nicolau (19-3-1) is also coming off of a loss after losing to Brandon Royval in April 2023. He won his six fights prior, including a split decision over Kape on March 21, 2021.
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