Alex Perez vs. Tatsuro Taira is an upcoming mixed martial arts event produced and organized by the Ultimate Fighting Champion, that will take place on June 15, 2024 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, United States. The matchup will be held as the main event at UFC Fight Nigh where the the No.5 ranked flyweight Alex Perez will lock horns against the No.13 ranked Tatsuro Taira.
Alex Perez is coming off a knockout win against Matheus Nicolau in his last fight at UFC Vegas 91 on April 27, 2024. After a round intense fist exchanges, Perez knocked out Nicolau at 2:15 in the second round and won the ‘Performance of the Night’ bonus for his performance showcase. Meanwhile, Tatsuro Taira is coming off a TKO win against Carlos Hernandez at UFC Fight Night: Song vs. Gutierrez on December 9, 2023. Taira TKO’d Hernandez within 55 seconds into the second round in Las Vegas, United States. Moreover, Taira is still undefeated and is on a 15 fight win streak so far.
The upcoming main event is going to be an important matchup in both the fighter’s career so far. For Perez, it is his chance to defeat an undefeated prospect like Tatsuro Taira and hold on to remain as one of the top 5 flyweights and work for a title shot. Whereas, an upcoming talent like Taira, it is his shot at a top five contender and earn his spot in the rankings table which brings him more closer to a title shot in the future.
Alex Perez vs Tatsuro Taira Stats
| Stats | Alex Perez | Tatsuro Taira |
| Record | 25-8-0 | 15-0-0 |
| UFC flyweight rankings | No.5 ranked flyweight | No.13 ranked flyweight |
| Age | 32 years old | 24 years old |
| Height | 5 feet 6 inches | 5 feet 7 inches |
| Reach | 65.5 in | 70 in |
| Win streak (active) | 7 | 15 |
| Professional Debut | 2011 | 2018 |
Alex Perez MMA Record
Starting his professional MMA career in 2011, Alex Perez currently boasts a record of 25 wins and 8 losses in the sport so far. The majority of his finishes are via submission(7), and knockout(6), respectively.
| 33 matches | 25 wins | 8 losses |
| By knockout | 6 | 1 |
| By submission | 7 | 5 |
| By decision | 12 | 2 |
Tatsuro Taira MMA Record
Starting his professional career in 2018, Tatsuro Taira currently boasts a record of 15 wins and no losses in mixed martial arts so far. The undefeated fighter has majority of his finishes via submission(7), and knockout(4), respectively.
| 15 matches | 15 wins | 0 losses |
| By knockout | 4 | 0 |
| By submission | 7 | 0 |
| By decision | 4 | 0 |
FAQs on Alex Perez vs Tatsuro
A. Alex Perez vs. Tatsuro Taira is an upcoming mixed martial arts event produced and organized by the Ultimate Fighting Champion, that will take place on June 15, 2024 .
A. Starting his professional MMA career in 2011, Alex Perez currently boasts a record of 25 wins and 8 losses in the sport so far.
A. Starting his professional career in 2018, Tatsuro Taira currently boasts a record of 15 wins and no losses in mixed martial arts so far.
A. Alex Perez is currently 32 years old.
A. Tatsuro Taira is currently 24 years old.
