{"id":25037,"date":"2024-06-12T15:18:31","date_gmt":"2024-06-12T19:18:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.betonline.ag\/news-room\/?p=25037"},"modified":"2024-06-14T15:20:47","modified_gmt":"2024-06-14T19:20:47","slug":"ufc-vegas-93-main-event-alex-perez-vs-tatsuro-taira","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.betonline.ag\/news-room\/mma\/ufc-vegas-93-main-event-alex-perez-vs-tatsuro-taira\/","title":{"rendered":"UFC Vegas 93 Main Event: Alex Perez vs. Tatsuro Taira"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The UFC returns to Vegas with UFC Vegas 93, headlined by an exciting flyweight clash between former title challenger&nbsp;<strong>Alex Perez&nbsp;<\/strong>and the undefeated&nbsp;<strong>Tatsuro Taira<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Perez,&nbsp;<em>ranked No. 5<\/em>&nbsp;in the UFC flyweight rankings, aims to continue his resurgence, while Taira,&nbsp;<em>ranked No. 13<\/em>, looks to make a significant leap in his career with a win over a seasoned opponent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h.dkfiwvjmuq9b\">Fighter Backgrounds and Head To Head Stats<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Alex Perez<\/strong><\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>Tatsuro Taira<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>25-8-0<\/td><td>Record<\/td><td>15-0-0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5&#8242; 6&#8243;<\/td><td>Height<\/td><td>5&#8242; 7&#8243;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>126 lbs<\/td><td>Weight<\/td><td>125 lbs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>65.5&#8243;<\/td><td>Reach<\/td><td>70&#8243;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Orthodox<\/td><td>Stance<\/td><td>Orthodox<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4.10<\/td><td>Sig Strk LPM<\/td><td>3.51<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>54.41<\/td><td>Sig Strk Acc<\/td><td>74.17<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2.06<\/td><td>Takedown Average<\/td><td>2.12<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>44.00<\/td><td>Takedown Accuracy<\/td><td>41.18<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>0.93<\/td><td>Submission Average<\/td><td>2.42<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h.wf6rrfy48klu\">Alex Perez<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Record: 25-8<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recent Performance: Ended a three-fight losing streak with a second-round knockout win over Matheus Nicolau in April.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>UFC Tenure: Since 2017, holding a 7-4 record.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Notable Losses: Deiveson Figueiredo (2020), Alexandre Pantoja (2022), Muhammad Mokaev (2024).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fighting Style: Aggressive striker with powerful leg kicks, solid takedown defense, and scrambling abilities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h.hgsnef2s30km\">Tatsuro Taira<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Record: 15-0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>UFC Debut: May 2022<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recent Performance: Coming off a second-round TKO win over\u00a0<strong>Carlos Hernandez<\/strong>\u00a0in December.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Notable Facts: This fight marks Taira\u2019s first bout against a ranked UFC opponent.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fighting Style: Uses reach advantage for striking, a tenacious wrestler, proficient in submissions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h.zabvqc28ufi3\">Betting Breakdown<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h.nszvpnq2p8t0\">Alex Perez<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Alex Perez (+145)&nbsp;<\/strong>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Perez&#8217;s notable striking accuracy and defense, combined with his takedown prowess, make him a formidable opponent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h.k1smtqxaiioh\">Tatsuro Taira<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tatsuro Taira<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>(-170)<\/strong>&nbsp;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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Taira&#8217;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&#8217;s caliber. While Taira has the potential, Perez\u2019s experience and recent form suggest he will be the victor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h.2edkwhxs89e\">Method of Victory Betting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As usual, BetOnline offers<em>&nbsp;lots of ways to bet on MMA fights<\/em>&nbsp;&#8211; not just moneyline or rounds betting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Alex Perez by Points:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0+525<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Alex Perez by Submission: +1000<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tatsuro Taira by KO\/TKO or DQ: +650<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Draw: +6600<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Alex Perez by KO\/TKO or DQ: +335<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tatsuro Taira by Points: +475<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tatsuro Taira by Submission:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0+120<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Betting on Alex<strong>&nbsp;Perez to win by decision<\/strong>&nbsp;could be a profitable betting pick for this fight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/sports.betonline.ag\/sportsbook\/martial-arts\/mma\/game\/490399362&amp;sa=D&amp;source=editors&amp;ust=1718396314561694&amp;usg=AOvVaw03HMs4bkyUHUrrTII0Ivob\">View current fight props and latest odds here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h.nyiu9qjx8i7p\">The Full UFC Vegas 93 Fight Card<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Via&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/sports-schedules.com&amp;sa=D&amp;source=editors&amp;ust=1718396314562294&amp;usg=AOvVaw2dyJ0JAa__17AIqXeJXU1R\">sports-schedules.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Alex Perez Vs Tatsuro Taira<\/strong>\u00a0(Flyweight &#8211; Main Event)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ikram Aliskerov Vs Antonio Trocoli (Middleweight)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Timmy Cuamba Vs Lucas Almeida (Featherweight)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Douglas Silva de Andrade Vs Miles Johns (Bantamweight)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Asu Almabayev Vs Jose Johnson (Flyweight)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Brady Hiestand Vs Garrett Armfield (Bantamweight)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tagir Ulanbekov Vs Joshua Van (Flyweight)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jimmy Flick Vs Nate Maness (Flyweight)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Josh Quinlan Vs Adam Fugitt (Welterweight)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Carli Judice Vs Gabriella Fernandes (Women&#8217;s Flyweight)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jeka Saragih Vs Westin Wilson (Featherweight)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Josefine Knutsson Vs Julia Polastri (Women&#8217;s Strawweight)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Melquizael Costa Vs Shayilan Nuerdanbieke (Featherweight)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Fight fans will also be looking forward to the upcoming&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/sports.betonline.ag\/sportsbook\/martial-arts\/mma\/ufc-303&amp;sa=D&amp;source=editors&amp;ust=1718396314563545&amp;usg=AOvVaw2kqpWDFLTsArBICwNmOAh-\">UFC 303: Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The UFC returns to Vegas with UFC Vegas 93, headlined by an exciting flyweight clash between former title challenger&nbsp;Alex Perez&nbsp;and&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":16,"featured_media":25038,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[138],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-25037","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-mma"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.betonline.ag\/news-room\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25037","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.betonline.ag\/news-room\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.betonline.ag\/news-room\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.betonline.ag\/news-room\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/16"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.betonline.ag\/news-room\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=25037"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.betonline.ag\/news-room\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25037\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":25039,"href":"https:\/\/www.betonline.ag\/news-room\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25037\/revisions\/25039"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.betonline.ag\/news-room\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/25038"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.betonline.ag\/news-room\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=25037"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.betonline.ag\/news-room\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=25037"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.betonline.ag\/news-room\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=25037"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}