Overview

• Alex Perez, ranked No. 5, steps in as a replacement to face the unbeaten Tatsuro Taira, ranked No. 13.
• Taira aims to extend his perfect record to 16-0 and break into the Top 10 with a win.
• Perez recently ended a three-fight losing streak with a knockout victory in April.
• The main card starts at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN2 and ESPN+, with prelims at 7 p.m. ET.
• The event also features a co-main event with Ikram Aliskerov seeking his eighth consecutive win against Antonio Trócoli.