The UFC is set for a busy June with five fight cards scheduled for five Saturdays, including the highly anticipated UFC 303 pay-per-view event headlined by Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler. This Saturday, June 15, UFC Vegas 93 will take place at the UFC Apex, featuring a flyweight battle between Alex Perez and Tatsuro Taira, both ranked within the top 15 of the division.
Alex Perez, currently ranked No. 5 in the UFC flyweight rankings, will be looking to continue his momentum after breaking a three-fight losing streak with a knockout win in April. Perez’s losing skid began in late 2020 at the hands of Deiveson Figueiredo and continued with losses to Alexandre Pantoja and Muhammad Mokaev. On the other hand, Tatsuro Taira, ranked No. 13, is undefeated in five UFC fights, with his most recent win coming in December via TKO. This will be Taira’s first fight as a ranked flyweight and against another top 15 competitor.
The main card for UFC Vegas 93 will begin at 10:00 p.m. ET on ESPN2, following the prelims that will also be broadcast on ESPN2 starting at 7:00 p.m. ET. The event will also be available for streaming on ESPN+. The full fight card includes matchups such as Ikram Aliskerov vs. Antonio Trócoli, Timothy Cuamba vs. Lucas Almeida, and Douglas Silva de Andrade vs. Miles Johns, among others.
Fans can expect an exciting night of fights at UFC Vegas 93, with the main event featuring two talented flyweight fighters vying for a higher position in the division rankings. With Perez looking to maintain his place at the top of the division and Taira hoping to continue his undefeated streak, the matchup promises to be action-packed and full of excitement for MMA fans around the world.
As the UFC continues to deliver high-quality events throughout June, fight fans can look forward to a month filled with thrilling matchups and memorable moments inside the Octagon. With the UFC 303 pay-per-view event on the horizon and the stacked fight card for UFC Vegas 93, there is no shortage of excitement for MMA enthusiasts to enjoy.
With several intriguing matchups on the card, including the highly anticipated main event between Perez and Taira, UFC Vegas 93 promises to deliver an evening of fast-paced action and intense competition. As both fighters look to make their mark in the flyweight division, fans can expect nothing less than a thrilling and entertaining night of fights at the UFC Apex.
