UFC Fight Night: Nicolau vs. Perez Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Nicolau vs. Perez
United States
Main Card • Final
R2, 2:16
Performance of the Night
Brazil
Uzbekistan
R2, 3:16
Performance of the Night
R3, 5:00
R2, 2:12
Performance of the Night
Uganda
R3, 5:00
Serbia
R1, 2:09
Performance of the Night
Prelims • Final
R3, 2:36
R3, 5:00
Poland
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
R1, 4:33
Peru
Croatia
R3, 1:29
China
R3, 5:00
Mexico
Official Event Results
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: No bonus awarded.
Performance of the Night: Alex Perez earned $50,000 for his brutal second-round walk-off right hook knockout over Matheus Nicolau; Bogdan Guskov earned $50,000 for his comeback TKO stoppage against Ryan Spann; Jhonata Diniz collected $50,000 for his debut second-round knockout of Austen Lane; and Uroš Medić took home $50,000 for his devastating first-round standing elbow and punch TKO against Tim Means.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Bonus Distribution
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*Official contracted fighter purses and base athlete salaries are not publicly disclosed by the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC). Figures shown reflect confirmed post-fight performance bonuses ($50,000 each for Performance of the Night). Fine forfeitures due to weight misses (David Onama and James Llontop each forfeited 20% of their purse to their respective opponents) are not included in official public reporting. Undisclosed purse figures are marked with — in accordance with official reporting guidelines.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC Fight Night: Nicolau vs. Perez
Former world title challenger Alex Perez snapped a three-fight skid and secured his first knockout finish inside the Octagon since June 2020 by stopping Matheus Nicolau at 2:16 of Round 2.
When veteran cage announcer Joe Martinez fell ill during the telecast, roving reporter Charly Arnolt stepped inside the Octagon and made history as the first female ring announcer in UFC history.
Bogdan Guskov secured his second consecutive second-round TKO inside the Octagon by stopping #11-ranked Ryan Spann at 3:16 of Round 2, earning his second straight Performance of the Night bonus.
Unbeaten Brazilian kickboxer Jhonata Diniz weathered heavy first-round adversity before knocking out Austen Lane via punch at 2:12 of Round 2, pocketing a $50,000 Performance of the Night award.
Serbia’s Uroš Medić earned his fifth career UFC knockout finish by folding Octagon veteran Tim Means with a standing left hand and uppercut at 2:09 of Round 1.
Karine Silva dominated compatriot Ariane Lipski da Silva with 7 minutes and 32 seconds of ground control and 5 completed takedowns to extend her perfect Octagon record to 4-0.
Stepping in on just five days’ notice as a massive +360 underdog, promotional newcomer Chris Padilla submitted undefeated Peruvian prospect James Llontop with a rear-naked choke at 4:33 of Round 1.
Victor Henry delivered a striking masterclass against veteran grappler Rani Yahya, scoring two knockdowns and landing 109 significant strikes before forcing the TKO stoppage at 2:36 of Round 3.
Uganda’s David Onama overcame missing weight to control the striking exchanges against seasoned wrestler Jonathan Pearce, landing 58 significant strikes to sweep the judges’ scorecards (29–28 x3).
Croatia’s Ivana Petrović logged 5:37 of top control time before securing her first UFC victory with an arm-triangle choke submission over Liang Na at 1:29 of Round 3.
China’s Maheshate Hayisaer and Mexican veteran Gabriel Benítez uncorked 608 combined total strike attempts over 15 minutes, with Maheshate earning a gritty split-decision victory.
UFC Fight Night: Nicolau vs. Perez (also designated as UFC on ESPN 55 and UFC Vegas 91) served as the 91st event produced inside the UFC APEX facility in Enterprise, Nevada.
When and where did UFC Fight Night: Nicolau vs. Perez take place?
UFC Fight Night: Nicolau vs. Perez (also known as UFC on ESPN 55 and UFC Vegas 91) took place on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at the UFC APEX in Enterprise, Nevada (Las Vegas Metropolitan Area).
Who won the main event between Matheus Nicolau and Alex Perez?
Former title challenger Alex Perez defeated Matheus Nicolau via KO (punch) at 2:16 of Round 2, securing a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus.
What historic broadcasting first happened at this event?
When starting ring announcer Joe Martinez fell ill during the event, UFC roving reporter Charly Arnolt stepped inside the cage and became the first female ring announcer in UFC history.
Who received post-fight bonus awards at UFC Fight Night: Nicolau vs. Perez?
Four fighters earned $50,000 Performance of the Night bonuses: Alex Perez, Bogdan Guskov, Jhonata Diniz, and Uroš Medić. No Fight of the Night was awarded.
How did Bogdan Guskov defeat Ryan Spann?
Uzbekistan’s Bogdan Guskov rallied back to finish ranked contender Ryan Spann via TKO (punches) at 3:16 of Round 2 in their light heavyweight co-main event.
How did Jhonata Diniz perform in his UFC debut?
Undefeated Brazilian heavyweight Jhonata Diniz knocked out former NFL player Austen Lane with a devastating punch combination at 2:12 of Round 2, claiming a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus.
How did Uroš Medić defeat veteran Tim Means?
Uroš Medić connected with a clean left hook and follow-up uppercut to stop veteran Tim Means via TKO (punches) at 2:09 of Round 1.
Did Karine Silva stay undefeated in the UFC?
Yes. Karine Silva improved to 4-0 inside the Octagon by defeating Ariane Lipski via unanimous decision (30–27, 29–28, 29–28) behind 5 completed takedowns.
Why were two bouts contested at catchweight?
David Onama weighed in at 148.5 lbs (2.5 lbs over the featherweight limit) against Jonathan Pearce, and James Llontop weighed in at 156.5 lbs (0.5 lb over the lightweight limit) against Chris Padilla. Both forfeited 20% of their individual purses.
What happened in the Chris Padilla vs. James Llontop fight?
Taking the bout on just five days’ notice as a +360 underdog, Chris Padilla submitted James Llontop via rear-naked choke at 4:33 of Round 1.
Who won the fight between Victor Henry and Rani Yahya?
Victor Henry defeated grappling legend Rani Yahya via TKO (head kick and punches) at 2:36 of Round 3 after landing 109 significant strikes.
How did Ivana Petrović defeat Liang Na?
Croatia’s Ivana Petrović submitted Liang Na via arm-triangle choke at 1:29 of Round 3 to earn her first official UFC victory.
How many stoppage finishes occurred at this event?
The event produced 7 stoppage finishes across 13 total fights (5 knockouts/TKOs and 2 submissions), alongside 6 decisions.
Who were the commentators for UFC Fight Night: Nicolau vs. Perez?
The cage-side commentary team featured play-by-play caller John Gooden alongside color analysts Daniel Cormier and former bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz.
What cage size was used for this event?
The event was held inside the smaller 25-foot Octagon enclosure at the UFC APEX in Enterprise, Nevada.
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