The UFC Vegas 93 odds don't offer markets on the flashiest fighters, but we've still got a decent headliner atop the card. The Alex Perez vs Tatsuro Taira flyweight matchup is quite intriguing, as Taira, the -175 favorite, gets a big step up in competition against a vet like Perez (+150 underdog)
UFC Vegas 93 will be a fun time when the fights kick off on June 15.
UFC Vegas 93 Odds & Fight Card
- Main Card
- Flyweight: Tatsuro Taira (-175) vs Alex Perez (+150)
- Middleweight: Ikram Aliskerov (-1200) vs Antonio Trocoli (+700)
- Featherweight: Lucas Almeida (+170) vs Timothy Cuamba (-200)
- Bantamweight: Miles Johns (-125) vs Douglas Silva (+100)
- Flyweight: Asu Almabaev (-550) vs Jose Johnson (+400)
- Prelims
- Welterweight: Adam Fugitt (-125) vs Josh Quinlan (+100)
- Flyweight: Josh Van (+170) vs Tagir Ulanbekov (-200)
- Bantamweight: Garrett Armfield (-170) vs Brady Hiestand (+140)
- Women's Flyweight: Carli Judice (+162) vs Gabriella Fernandes (-188)
- Early Prelims
- Featherweight: Jeka Saragih (-350) vs Westin Wilson (+275)
- Women's Strawweight: Josefine Knutsson (-225) vs Julia Polastri (+187)
- Featherweight: Shayilan Nuerdanbieke (+140) vs Melquizael Costa (-170)
How To Watch UFC Fight Night: Perez vs Taira
- Date/Time: June 15, 7 p.m. ET
- Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
- Arena: UFC Apex
- Where to Watch: ESPN+, Cable Provider
UFC Vegas 93 Best Bet: Taira to win (-175)
Between Perez's early swarming ability and Taira's nasty submission game, we've got an interesting stylistic matchup on our hands.
The Japanese native is legit. He's a fantastic grappler who has gradually ramped up his striking skills. The 24-year-old is undefeated in MMA, possesses excellent takedown ability, and is a 71% accurate striker, though much of that comes from ground and pound.
Perez has excellent takedown defense, meaning it'll take Taira multiple attempts to drag him down, if he can do it at all. Suddenly, this could become a striking battle where Perez stands a chance. But we just saw Perez lose to Muhammad Mokaev, who is quite similar to Taira.
Barring a dramatic approach change from Perez, Taira should be able to wrangle a victory on June 15.