Oh boy, the UFC’s flyweight division is buzzing with changes. It’s like a game of musical chairs, but with more punches.
So, here’s the scoop. Alex Perez is set to throw down with Tatsuro Taira. This face-off is now the main dish for the UFC Fight Night on June 15. Originally, Perez had his sights set on Tagir Ulanbekov, while Taira was eyeing a bout with Joshua Van at UFC 302 on June 1. But hey, plans change. Now, Ulanbekov and Van are penciled in to clash on the same June 15 card. This reshuffle was first spilled by Marcel Dorff, and other outlets quickly echoed the news.
Perez must be breathing a sigh of relief. He recently broke free from a three-fight losing streak by knocking out Matheus Nicolau. That win must’ve tasted sweeter than grandma’s apple pie. With a record of 7-4 in the UFC, he’s shown he’s not just here to take part.
Then there’s Taira, a young gun from Okinawa, Japan. This 24-year-old is on a hot streak with five straight wins in the UFC, pushing his perfect record to 15-0. His latest victory? A second-round TKO against Carlos Hernandez last December. Talk about ending the year with a bang.
On the other side, we’ve got Russia’s Ulanbekov, who’s been making waves himself. With four wins out of five UFC fights, he’s proving to be a tough cookie. His most recent win was a submission against Cody Durden in December. Seems like he’s got a knack for second-round finishes, huh?
And let’s not forget about Joshua Van. This 22-year-old is off to a stellar start in the UFC, stacking up wins against Zhalgas Zhumagulov, Kevin Borjas, and Felipe Bunes. With a professional record of 10-1, including eight wins by stoppage, he’s definitely one to watch.
Phew, did you get all that? The flyweight division is like a high-stakes chess game, and I’m here for it. Can’t wait to see how these matchups unfold.