UFC Vegas 93 Main Event: Alex Perez vs. Tatsuro Taira

The UFC returns to Vegas with UFC Vegas 93, headlined by an exciting flyweight clash between former title challenger Alex Perez and the undefeated Tatsuro Taira.

Perez, ranked No. 5 in the UFC flyweight rankings, aims to continue his resurgence, while Taira, ranked No. 13, looks to make a significant leap in his career with a win over a seasoned opponent.

Fighter Backgrounds and Head To Head Stats

Alex Perez		Tatsuro Taira
25-8-0	Record	15-0-0
5′ 6″	Height	5′ 7″
126 lbs	Weight	125 lbs
65.5″	Reach	70″
Orthodox	Stance	Orthodox
4.10	Sig Strk LPM	3.51
54.41	Sig Strk Acc	74.17
2.06	Takedown Average	2.12
44.00	Takedown Accuracy	41.18
0.93	Submission Average	2.42

Alex Perez

• Record: 25-8
• Recent Performance: Ended a three-fight losing streak with a second-round knockout win over Matheus Nicolau in April.
• UFC Tenure: Since 2017, holding a 7-4 record.
• Notable Losses: Deiveson Figueiredo (2020), Alexandre Pantoja (2022), Muhammad Mokaev (2024).
• Fighting Style: Aggressive striker with powerful leg kicks, solid takedown defense, and scrambling abilities.

Tatsuro Taira

• Record: 15-0
• UFC Debut: May 2022
• Recent Performance: Coming off a second-round TKO win over Carlos Hernandez in December.
• Notable Facts: This fight marks Taira’s first bout against a ranked UFC opponent.
• Fighting Style: Uses reach advantage for striking, a tenacious wrestler, proficient in submissions.

Betting Breakdown

Alex Perez

Alex Perez (+145) may have experienced a tough patch, but his recent knockout victory signals his return to form. His aggressive striking and effective leg kicks are crucial in his fighting style.

Perez’s notable striking accuracy and defense, combined with his takedown prowess, make him a formidable opponent.

Tatsuro Taira

Tatsuro Taira (-170) faces a significant step up in competition with this bout against Perez. While he has demonstrated striking efficiency and grappling skills, his ability to handle a high-caliber opponent like Perez remains untested.

Taira’s reach advantage and ground game could be key factors in this fight. The main question is whether Taira is ready for a fighter of Perez’s caliber. While Taira has the potential, Perez’s experience and recent form suggest he will be the victor.

Method of Victory Betting

As usual, BetOnline offers lots of ways to bet on MMA fights – not just moneyline or rounds betting.

• Alex Perez by Points:        +525
• Alex Perez by Submission: +1000
• Tatsuro Taira by KO/TKO or DQ: +650
• Draw: +6600
• Alex Perez by KO/TKO or DQ: +335
• Tatsuro Taira by Points: +475
• Tatsuro Taira by Submission:        +120

Betting on Alex Perez to win by decision could be a profitable betting pick for this fight.

View current fight props and latest odds here

The Full UFC Vegas 93 Fight Card

Via sports-schedules.com

• Alex Perez Vs Tatsuro Taira (Flyweight – Main Event)
• Ikram Aliskerov Vs Antonio Trocoli (Middleweight)
• Timmy Cuamba Vs Lucas Almeida (Featherweight)
• Douglas Silva de Andrade Vs Miles Johns (Bantamweight)
• Asu Almabayev Vs Jose Johnson (Flyweight)
• Brady Hiestand Vs Garrett Armfield (Bantamweight)
• Tagir Ulanbekov Vs Joshua Van (Flyweight)
• Jimmy Flick Vs Nate Maness (Flyweight)
• Josh Quinlan Vs Adam Fugitt (Welterweight)
• Carli Judice Vs Gabriella Fernandes (Women’s Flyweight)
• Jeka Saragih Vs Westin Wilson (Featherweight)
• Josefine Knutsson Vs Julia Polastri (Women’s Strawweight)
• Melquizael Costa Vs Shayilan Nuerdanbieke (Featherweight)

Fight fans will also be looking forward to the upcoming UFC 303: Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler.