After a 10-year run, a longtime UFC welterweight has officially parted ways with the promotion. And let’s be real—this breakup has been a long time coming.
Whether Alex Perez beats undefeated prospect Japanese Tatsuo Taira in a flyweight bout this Saturday at the UFC Apex is immaterial. Over the past six months, Perez has quickly restored his reputation as a contender in the division.
After two consecutive weeks on the road, the attention shifts back to the Apex Center this Saturday for UFC Vegas 92. In the main event, longtime veteran Edson Barboza will try to stop the upward motion of Lerone Murphy by handing the Brit his first loss.
A recurring theme has popped up on the main event of many UFC Fight Night cards recently. There are young up-and-coming fighters with sparkling records who are eager to show they are legitimate superstars paired against durable veteran fighters.
UFC 283 takes place Saturday, Jan. 21 in Rio de Janeiro at Jeunesse Arena. There are fifteen fights on the loaded docket with the light heavyweight and flyweight title's on the line.