In the main event of UFC Vegas 93, Tatsuro Taira and Alex Perez faced off in a highly anticipated flyweight matchup. Both fighters came into the bout with impressive records and high rankings within the division.
Early in the fight, Perez struggled to keep Taira on the fence and instead found himself on the defensive. However, he managed to land some effective strikes and secured a takedown late in round one. Taira quickly bounced back to his feet.
In round two, Perez continued his aggressive approach but suffered an accidental eye poke from Taira, causing a brief pause in the action. Upon restarting, Perez again tried to take down Taira but was unsuccessful. Instead, it was Taira who took Perez down and inflicted an injury to his knee that ended the fight via TKO at 2:59 of round two.
Tatsuro Taira's victory marks a significant step forward in his career as he moves closer to a title shot. The Japanese fighter, who began his MMA journey in Okinawa, now holds an impressive record of 16-0 (6-0 UFC).
The injury sustained by Alex Perez is currently unknown, but it ended his night prematurely and leaves questions about his future in the UFC.
This fight served as a reminder that MMA can be unpredictable, and even the most anticipated matchups can end in unexpected ways. The flyweight division remains wide open with many exciting contenders vying for a shot at the title.
