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Ativo

Tatsuro Taira

Peso-mosca Categoria

16-1-0 (W-L-D)

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Tatsuro Taira

Histórico do atleta

Informações

Learn more about Tatsuro Taira's UFC history, fighter facts, and Q&A below.

Status
Ativo
Cidade natal
Japão
Idade
24
Altura
67.00
Peso
125.50
Estreia no UFC
30.04.22
Envergadura
70.00
Alcance das pernas
38.00
  • Pro since 2018

     
  • Three wins by KO, six by submission (2 RNC, 2 triangle, guillotine, armbar)

     
  • Seven first-round finishes

     
  • Holds 61 second submission win over WEC veteran Yoshiro Maeda in March 2021

     
  • Seventh youngest fighter on current UFC roster

UFC Fight Night (10/15/22) Taira submitted CJ Vergara via armbar at 4:19 of the second round 

UFC on ESPN (5/14/22) Taira won a three round unanimous decision over Carlos Candelario

When and why did you start training for fighting? At age 15, I went to an MMA gym because my older brother was training.



What ranks and titles have you held? Shooto Flyweight Championship



Do you have any heroes? My grandfather. He has a big heart and is gentle like Okinawa's ocean.



What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? To me, the UFC is like a big mountain. I want to climb a big mountain to the top and see the scenery from the top of the mountain. UFC is that big mountain to me.



Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? I started college, but I quit to become a pro fighter.



What was your job before you started fighting? College student and part-time delivery driver.



Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? I have a 10-0 record in Shooto amateur competition.



Favorite grappling technique: Armbar



Favorite Striking technique: Middle kick