UFC Vegas 93 Predictions: Alex Perez vs. Tatsuro Taira Preview and Picks

The UFC is returning triumphantly to UFC APEX with a thrilling flyweight contenders’ match between undefeated No. 13 Tatsuro Taira and No. 5 Alex Perez for UFC Vegas 93. Furthermore, the submission ace is an exciting middleweight fight featuring Andre Muniz, taking on the rapidly rising Ikram Aliskerov.

UFC Vegas 93: Alex Perez vs. Tatsuro Taira is scheduled for Saturday, June 15, in Las Vegas. It will be televised in English and Spanish on ESPN+, ESPN Deportes, and ESPN2. The preliminary card will start at 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT, and the main card will begin at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT.

Previewing Alex Perez vs Tatsuro Taira

Alex Perez: After his impressive KO victory over Matheus Nicolau in April, Perez (24-8, fighting out of Lemoore, California) quickly turns things around. He is a former competitor for the flyweight belt and has wins against Mark De La Rosa, Jordan Espinosa, and Jussier Formiga. Perez now intends to give Taira his first career loss to maintain his position in the rankings.

Taira (15-0, representing Okinawa, Japan) hopes to draw attention in his first big event appearance in the UFC. He has stoppage victories against Carlos Hernandez, Jesus Santos Aguilar, and C.J. Vergara, demonstrating his prowess as a finisher. Taira is attempting to make it into the Top 5 of the 125-pound category by adding a UFC title challenger to his record.

Odds For UFC Vegas 93

UFC on ESPN: Perez vs. Taira at the #UFCApex. This will be the 100th event hosted by #UFC at the venue. The main event features a flyweight bout between Alex Perez and Tatsuro Taira.#UFCVegas93 pic.twitter.com/oFiaPfX3VQ
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