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Tatsuro Taira
Flyweight · Japan · UFC
Record & stats
18Wins2Losses0Draws14Finishes
| Division | Flyweight |
|---|---|
| Categories | MMA |
| Promotion | UFC |
| Nationality | Japan |
| Team | The Blackbelt Japan |
| Height | 170cm5′7″ |
| Reach | 178cm5′10″ |
| Stance | Southpaw |
| Age | 26 |
| KO rate | 78% |
| Status | Active |
How the wins come
78% Finish rate- 6 KO/TKO · 33%
- 8 Submission · 44%
- 4 Decision · 22%
Recent results
- Lvs Joshua Van 🏆Van def. Taira — TKO R5
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Biography
Born in 2000 and ranked among the UFC flyweight elite, Taira is widely seen as Japan's brightest hope to become the country's first male UFC champion. He came up short in a title bid against Joshua Van at UFC 328 in May 2026 but, still in his mid-20s, remains a top contender.
Professional record: 18-2-0 (mma).
Fight history
- LJoshua VanL TKO R5