Alex Perez lost the fight to Tatsuro Taira in the main event of UFC Vegas 93 due to an unfortunate knee injury. Perez appeared to have the upper hand in the first round with his impressive pressure game and wild striking. However, the tide turned when Taira managed to take Perez’s back, leading to the knee injury. As a result, Perez is expected to lose his 5th spot in the flyweight rankings. Let's look at three potential opponents for Perez.

1. Amir Albazi

Albazi is undefeated in the UFC and ranked 3rd in the flyweight division. His last fight was a controversial split decision win over Kai Kara-France, and he was scheduled to fight Brandon Moreno before pulling out due to injury. Despite Albazi’s recent verbal sparring with Brandon Royval, Perez could challenge him if his knee injury isn’t too severe upon his return. This fight would be a significant test for Perez, and a win could quickly elevate him back into the top ranks.

2. Brandon Moreno

Moreno, a former two-time flyweight champion, is on a two-fight losing streak and ranked 3rd in the division. Given both fighters might need extended time off due to their recent losses and injuries, this matchup makes sense upon their return. A fight between Perez and Moreno would have high stakes, potentially allowing Perez to re-enter the top 5 with a victory. Additionally, this matchup would significantly challenge Perez in proving his standing in the division.

3. The loser of Steve Erceg vs. Kai Kara-France

Steve Erceg and Kai Kara-France are set to fight at UFC 305 in Perth. Kara-France is ranked 4th and is coming off a controversial loss to Amir Albazi, while Erceg is ranked 9th after a controversial loss to flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja. The loser of this bout would be a fitting opponent for Perez, providing him a chance to climb back into the division’s top tier. This matchup would be particularly interesting due to the stylistic clash and the stakes for both fighters trying to regain their momentum.

These proposed matchups provide Alex Perez with substantial opportunities to regain his standing in the flyweight division. Whether it’s facing the undefeated Amir Albazi, the former champion Brandon Moreno, or the loser of the highly anticipated Erceg vs. Kara-France bout, each fight presents a chance for Perez to prove his resilience and skill, potentially propelling him back into title contention.