Michael Bisping gets ripped apart online for "embarrassing" statement on Tatsuro Taira's win via Alex Perez's injury

UFC Vegas 93 saw a flyweight clash between Alex Perez and Tatsuro Taira end in an anti-climactic TKO victory for Taira. While the official result favored Taira due to a second-round injury stoppage on Perez, the path to victory was marred by controversy.

Taira, undefeated in his career, entered the fight looking to impress. However, the climax arrived in the second round when Taira took Perez down. While the takedown seemed legitimate, Perez immediately went down in pain clutching his knee, forcing the referee to stop the fight. While a UFC post later showed Perez leading on the judges' scorecards, the official result stood as a TKO win for Taira.

Adding fuel to the fire was UFC commentator Michael Bisping's remark to Taira after the first round, calling it "one of the cleanest performances I've ever seen."

This statement did not sit well with fans, who took to social media to voice their disapproval. Fans pointed out the eye pokes and Perez's apparent dominance in the first round, highlighting the questionable nature of Bisping's praise.

One fan wrote:

“Michael Bisping just told Tatsuro Taira “That was one of the cleanest performances I’ve ever seen” after he lost the first round, eye poked Perez twice, and won via injury. Genuinely embarrassing”

Another fan wrote:

“Taira was getting beat until he did that clever take down on the back and then Micheal Bisping says “that your cleanest performance yet” 🤦‍♂️”

Another one added:

“Calling a performance where Taira fouled about 3 times and clearly lost the first round is so funny from Bisping”

Check out some of the fan reactions below:

Fans react to Michael Bisping's commentary in the UFC Vegas 93 main event.

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UFC Vegas 93: Big paydays for Tatsuro Taira, injury woes for Alex Perez

Tatsuro Taira walked away from UFC Vegas 93 not only with a victory but also with his biggest UFC payday to date. According to a report by NYFights, the young flyweight is expected to pocket a cool $110,000, along with his POTN bonus of $50,000.

Taira's impressive rise comes after a knockout win over Carlos Hernandez last year. His victory over veteran Alex Perez at UFC Vegas 93 further solidified his position as a rising star in the flyweight division.

Unfortunately, for Perez, the night ended on a sour note. Despite entering the fight with a potential payday of $180,000 after his win over Matheus Nicolau, a knee injury sustained during the bout may require hospitalization, putting his earnings on hold.