An outstanding flyweight bout is approaching soon for the next UFC event, as the night's main event will be between fifth-ranked Alex Perez and 13th-ranked Tatsuro Taira on Saturday, June 15 at 10:00 PM ET. Taira is currently favored to succeed with a moneyline at -195.
Perez finally got back on the winning side, ending a three-fight losing streak in his second-round knockout win over Matheus Nicolau in April of this year. This was good to see, especially after having two of those losses ending in the first round by submission.
He has recorded 25 wins so far, including six knockouts, seven submissions, and 12 decisions. He has also landed 11 first-round finishes, making him a deadly opponent early in the fight.
He strikes with an accuracy of 46 percent and delivers 44 percent of his takedowns. When looking at significant strikes, he averages 4.10 strikes landed and takes on 3.13 each minute. This solid ratio shows he can stay ahead of his opponents.
Defensively, he defends against significant strikes at 59 percent and against takedowns at 83 percent. He also chimes in with 2.06 takedowns and 0.93 submissions per 15 minutes of fight time.
Taira is undefeated through 15 fights, with four consecutive in the UFC. His latest victory was a second-round TKO over Carlos Hernandez at UFC Fight Night 233 in December last year.
He has compiled a handful of quality wins, including four knockouts, seven submissions, and four decisions. Eight of these victories resulted in a first-round finish, which is an exciting track record.
He has excelled in the UFC, boasting striking accuracy of 71 percent and landing 41 percent of his takedowns. He has a significant strike ratio, as he lands 3.51 strikes and only takes on 1.15. At this rate, he has a great opportunity to separate himself from the competition.
Taira defends against significant strikes and takedowns at 47 and 71 percent, respectively. He also throws together 2.12 takedowns and 2.42 submissions per 15 minutes of action.
MyBookie has you covered for all betting odds in the Alex Perez vs. Tatsuro Taira showdown. So far, Taira is becoming a moderate favorite to win this fight.
Perez has been different since he was in contention for the belt. He still deserves respect, but he has fallen back against fighters who have been great on the ground. This will be an excellent opportunity for Taira, who has an edge in striking and can take the fight to the ground if needed.
