Matheus Nicolau vs Alex Perez prediction and betting tips on April 28, 2024
Matheus Nicolau
Alex Perez
In the main event of the UFC Fight Night tournament, which will take place on April 28, 2024, at the UFC Apex arena, Brazilian fighter Mateus Nicolau will face American Alex Perez. The fight will be in the lightweight division and is scheduled for five rounds of five minutes each. The event will be held in Las Vegas on the night of Sunday, April 28. The start of the fight is scheduled for 03:30 Central European Time. The prediction for this match was made by Dailysports experts.
Mateus Nicolau
Mateus Nicolau, who has been competing in the UFC since 2021, has only fought five matches, in which he suffered only one defeat - in his last fight against Brandon Royval, which ended in a first-round knockout. Nicolau is a versatile fighter capable of finishing fights with both knockouts and submissions, although most of his victories come through decision. He has successfully dealt with strong opposition, including Manuel Cape, Tim Elliott, and Matt Schnell, although they are not the top opponents.
Alex Perez
Alex Perez is an experienced UFC fighter and former title contender. However, both of his attempts to win the title ended unsuccessfully, and his career is currently in jeopardy. Perez rarely competes, and in four years, he has fought only three times, suffering defeats in all of them. It is worth noting that his opponents were very strong: Deiveson Figueiredo, Alexandre Pantoja, and Mohammad Mokaev.
Interesting Facts and Personal Meetings
- Mateus Nicolau - age: 31 years, height: 168 cm, reach: 168 cm, record: 19-3-1.
- Alex Perez - age: 31 years, height: 168 cm, reach: 166 cm, record: 24-7.
Mateus Nicolau vs Alex Perez Prediction
The fight is unlikely to reach the status of the main event of the evening. Both fighters have had their matches canceled frequently lately. Alex Perez has had only three fights since 2020, all ending in defeats. Nicolau tends to take fights to decision more often, while Alex Perez tends to seek finishes. However, Perez's frequent fight cancellations raise certain concerns. Therefore, I believe Mateus Nicolau will win.
