UFC Fight Night: Perez vs. Taira Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Perez vs. Taira
United States
Main Card • Final
Japan
R2, 2:59
Performance of the Night
R3, 5:00
Brazil
R3, 5:00
R3, 1:52
Performance of the Night
Kazakhstan
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Fight of the Night
R1, 1:49
Indonesia
R3, 1:50
China
Sweden
R3, 5:00
Official Event Results
$50k Bonus
$50k FOTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Gabriella Fernandes and Carli Judice each received $50,000 for their high-octane three-round preliminary flyweight brawl, combining for over 280 significant strikes.
Performance of the Night: Tatsuro Taira collected $50,000 for his statement main-event stoppage of former title challenger Alex Perez via second-round TKO.
Performance of the Night: Brady Hiestand earned $50,000 for his dramatic comeback third-round rear-naked choke submission win over Garrett Armfield.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
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| WIN | — | — | $50,000 | — | |
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| WIN | — | — | $50,000 | — | |
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| WIN | — | — | $50,000 | — | |
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*Official fighter base purses were not publicly disclosed by the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC). Disclosed performance figures reflect official post-fight bonus awards ($50,000 each for Fight of the Night and Performance of the Night recipients).
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC Fight Night: Perez vs. Taira
Tatsuro Taira became the first Japanese fighter to headline and win a UFC event in over six years, improving to 16-0 in his career and 6-0 in the promotion.
UFC Fight Night: Perez vs. Taira officially marked the 100th event hosted inside the UFC Apex facility in Enterprise, Nevada since its launch in May 2020.
Octagon announcer Joe Martinez officiated his 100th career fight card with the UFC, joining Bruce Buffer as the only announcers in company history to reach the milestone.
Tatsuro Taira became the 11th fighter in UFC history to earn an injury stoppage TKO in a main event, and the first flyweight in promotional history to achieve this finish.
Asu Almabayev commanded 11 minutes and 24 seconds of positional control against Jose Johnson, establishing one of the top three-round flyweight control marks of 2024.
Westin Wilson scored only the sixth triangle-armbar submission in modern UFC featherweight history, submitting Jeka Saragih in just 1:49 of Round 1.
Gabriella Fernandes (119) and Carli Judice (169) combined for 288 significant strikes over 15 minutes, earning a well-deserved $50,000 Fight of the Night award.
Brady Hiestand rallied from an opening knockdown to complete 6 takedowns before locking up a 3rd-round rear-naked choke over Garrett Armfield.
Swedish strawweight contender Josefine Knutsson landed 124 significant strikes on her way to a unanimous decision win, keeping her perfect professional record intact.
Melquizael Costa secured his second consecutive Octagon submission finish by submitting Shayilan Nuerdanbieke with a face crank at 1:50 of Round 3.
Miles Johns out-struck seasoned veteran Douglas Silva de Andrade 50-36 in significant strikes while scoring a knockdown to secure a unanimous decision sweep.
With his sixth consecutive UFC victory, 24-year-old Tatsuro Taira cemented the longest active winning streak in the flyweight division at the time.
When and where did UFC Fight Night: Perez vs. Taira take place?
UFC Fight Night: Perez vs. Taira (also known as UFC Fight Night 58 and UFC Vegas 93) took place on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at the UFC Apex in Enterprise, Nevada.
Who won the main event between Alex Perez and Tatsuro Taira?
Tatsuro Taira won the main event, defeating Alex Perez via TKO (knee injury) at 2:59 of Round 2 after taking Perez’s back and forcing a takedown.
Who won the co-main event between Miles Johns and Douglas Silva de Andrade?
Miles Johns defeated Douglas Silva de Andrade via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 29–28) in their three-round bantamweight clash.
Who won the $50,000 post-fight bonuses at UFC Fight Night 58?
Four fighters received $50,000 bonuses: Gabriella Fernandes vs. Carli Judice (Fight of the Night), and Tatsuro Taira and Brady Hiestand (Performance of the Night).
What milestone did the UFC Apex facility reach at this event?
This event marked the 100th UFC event produced at the UFC Apex facility since hosting began in May 2020.
What milestone did Octagon announcer Joe Martinez achieve?
Joe Martinez introduced his 100th UFC event as the official in-cage announcer, joining Bruce Buffer as the only announcer in promotional history to reach the century mark.
How did Westin Wilson defeat Jeka Saragih?
Westin Wilson secured a triangle armbar submission against Jeka Saragih at 1:49 of Round 1, scoring one of the fastest submissions in the featherweight division in 2024.
How did Brady Hiestand earn his Performance of the Night bonus?
After being knocked down in the early rounds, Brady Hiestand relied on wrestling to secure 6 takedowns before submitting Garrett Armfield with a rear-naked choke at 1:52 of Round 3.
What was the result of Asu Almabayev vs. Jose Johnson?
Asu Almabayev defeated Jose Johnson via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27), racking up over 11 minutes of control time and 6 takedowns.
Which preliminary fight won Fight of the Night?
The women’s flyweight clash between Gabriella Fernandes and Carli Judice won Fight of the Night, with Fernandes winning a thrilling split decision.
Did Josefine Knutsson remain undefeated?
Yes. Josefine Knutsson improved her record to 8-0-0 by defeating promotional newcomer Julia Polastri via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28).
How was the event broadcast in the United States?
Both the preliminary card and the main card aired live on ESPN2 and were streamed simultaneously on ESPN+.
Who were the commentators for UFC Fight Night: Perez vs. Taira?
The broadcast booth featured play-by-play announcer John Gooden alongside analysts Michael Bisping and Dominick Cruz.
What was the outcome of Lucas Almeida vs. Timmy Cuamba?
Lucas Almeida defeated Timmy Cuamba via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) after scoring a knockdown and landing 70 significant strikes.
How many bouts were featured at UFC Fight Night: Perez vs. Taira?
The event featured 11 total bouts, comprising 6 on the main card and 5 on the preliminary card.
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