- Casino
- By State
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Georgia
- Florida
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Massachusetts
- Maryland
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
- By State
- Slots
- Poker
- Sports
- Esports
Fact-checked by Stoyan Todorov
Alex Perez vs. Tatsuro Taira UFC Fight Night 242 Odds, Time, and Prediction
Alex Perez vs. Tatsuro Taira is a flyweight fight that will serve as the main event of UFC Fight Night 242

Alex Perez is a former flyweight title challenger who’s coming off a fantastic KO win over Matheus Nicolau in April. Sveen weeks after that fight, he’s stepping into the Octagon again, this time to fight undefeated Japanese rising star, Tatsuro Taira.
Judging by the betting odds, bookies think Taira will win, but we think Perez mustn’t be underestimated. To see why we think he stands a very good chance to win the UFC Fight Night 242 headliner, just keep on reading!
Alex Perez vs. Tatsuro Taira Odds
Fighter | Odds |
---|---|
Alex Perez | -175 |
Tatsuro Taira | +155 |
When, Where, and How to Watch?
- Place: UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada
- Date: Saturday, June 15, 2024
- Time: ~10:00 p.m. ET
- How to Watch: ESPN+
Alex Perez Wants to Prove His Doubters Wrong
Alex Perez is 25-8 overall with three losses in the last fought fights. However, all of those happened against really tough opponents. First, he lost to Deiveson Figueiredo in the fight for the UFC Flyweight Championship in 2020. Two years later, Alexandre Pantoja beat him. Then, in March 2024, he lost to Muhammad Mokaev.
Perez KTFO’s Nicolau #UFCVegas91 pic.twitter.com/DttuT98YEr
— Deee Black (@Deee_Black_) April 28, 2024
However, Perez did not let all this discourage him. He accepted the fight with Matheus Nicolau, which took place less than two months after the fight with Mokaev. And this proved to be the right decision – Perez beat his opponent with a spectacular punch.
As a result, Perez stayed in the UFC Flyweight Rankings. In fact, he’s currently 5th and if he wins again, he’s got every right to hope to get another shot at the title. Perhaps not straight away as there are several other fighters in the queue, but maybe next year.
Can Tatsuro Taira Prolong His Undefeated Run?
Tatsuro Taira is a 24-year-old Japanese prospect who’s 15-0 overall. However, he’s never fought against a ranked opponent. That said, the bout at UFC Fight Night 242 is the biggest fight of his career.
So, can he take his career to the next level? He’s a well-rounded fighter with amazing grappling, which is something he might decide to use against Perez on June 15. The thing is that most of his wins happened by submission (7).
Of course, for that, he would need to get close to Perez without getting punched hard in the face. Is this something that should worry him? Well, even though he has fought some prolific strikers, Perez’s striking might be too much for him.
Alex Perez vs. Tatsuro Taira Prediction
Bookmakers favor Taira, but we think Perez has what it takes to cause an upset. In fact, we know that he has it in him. After all, he’s just KO-ed another rising star a few weeks ago, so why wouldn’t he do it again!
Pick: Alex Perez
Related Topics:
Jessie, our resident sports specialist, brings over 5 years of experience in sports journalism to our team. She has worked with several prominent online sports news outlets, gaining specialist insight across a wide range of sports markets. Her passion for sports is evident, having competed at a national level during college. Jessie aims to enhance the value of our sports coverage for readers at Gambling News with her expertise and enthusiasm.
Must Read
Sports
September 12, 2025
Finland’s Floorball League Rocked by Wagering Scandal
Sports
September 11, 2025
Canadian Senator Wants to Remove, Restrict Sports Gambling Ads
Sports
September 12, 2025
NCAA Investigating 13 More College Players for Betting Violations
More Articles
Casino
September 18, 2025
Italy to Launch Ambitious Anti-Gambling Firewall
Casino
September 18, 2025
Wynn UAE Casino to Feature Crypto Payments & More
Poker
September 18, 2025
Kalshi Secures Daniel Negreanu as Its New Brand Ambassador
Casino
September 18, 2025
Poker Palace in North Las Vegas to Open Its Doors Again in 2026
Casino
September 18, 2025
Times Square Casino Plan Falls Through Due to Broadway Opposition
Casino
September 18, 2025
Tourist in Las Vegas Shot by a Security Guard Armed Without Authorization
Casino
September 18, 2025
Ex-Gregg Township Official Jailed for $533K Gambling Embezzlement
Sports
September 17, 2025
Missouri Is Bracing for Sports Gambling – And Addiction
Casino
September 17, 2025
Melco Plans Private Hospital at Macau’s Studio City
Casino
September 17, 2025
New Jersey Takes Steps Toward Tougher Responsible Gambling Rules
Casino
September 17, 2025
Las Vegas Starts Big Sales Push to Fight Tourism Slump
Lottery
September 17, 2025
$600K Monopoly Winner in NC Gets “Best Birthday Present Ever”