Alex Perez has an opportunity to take fate into his own hands at UFC Vegas 91. Since having a shot at the flyweight championship, Perez hasn’t got back to that level in the UFC.
The buzz surrounding Alex Perez seems to have gone quiet. Granted, with several of his fights getting cancelled, it is hard to gain a cult following with fans.
Any momentum Perez had lost with his up-and-down record was gained back after his performance against Muhammad Mokaev. Sure, Alex Perez didn’t get the win, but he put a halt to Mokaev’s run of finishes so that helped getting momentum going again.
Many people are writing off Perez, but taking a short-notice opportunity against the higher-ranked opponent and getting a win over a top five flyweight would raise his stock.
Taking a fight on short notice is never an easy task, especially after what we got from UFC 300. But these contrasting styles match up perfectly. The potential is there for Perez and Nicolau to put on an exciting main event inside the UFC APEX.
The styles of Matheus Nicolau and Alex Perez are drastically different. Nicolau’s style is a more tactical approach, while Perez always looks to enter the Octagon and make quick work.
Alex Perez Looking for Second Chance
It looks like Alex Perez might have his back against the wall with this main event. A loss could potentially set him in search of a new promotion to fight for. Which is the nature of the beast – the roster is always expanding with top new talent, so spots need to be defended.
To win at UFC Vegas 91 Alex Perez might need to come out with urgency and get an impressive finish if he wants to insert his name back in with the division’s elite.
The more you read and hear from critics about how Alex Perez’s three-fight losing streak has affected his career, you hope for a resurgence.
We could be reminded of what potential Alex Perez has on his second journey to championship immortality. A win in a main event spot could be the perfect spark that Perez needs.
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