Tatsuro Taira is a Japanese professional mixed martial artist.
13 Facts About Tatsuro Taira
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Tatsuro Taira currently competes in the Flyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
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Tatsuro Taira started playing baseball in the third grade of elementary school but was not passionate about it and took a break in junior high school from club activities.
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Tatsuro Taira won the flyweight rookie champion and MVP of the same year.
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Tatsuro Taira was next scheduled to face Kiyotaka Shimizu at Shooto 0329 on March 29,2020.
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On February 4,2023, Tatsuro Taira faced Jesus Santos Aguilar at UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs Spivac, winning by first-round triangle armbar.
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Tatsuro Taira was rebooked for a week later at UFC 290 against UFC newcomer Edgar Chairez in a 130-pound catchweight bout.
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Tatsuro Taira was scheduled to face David Dvorak on October 14,2023, at UFC Fight Night 230.
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Tatsuro Taira faced Carlos Hernandez on December 9,2023, at UFC Fight Night 233 He won the fight via knockout in round two.
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Tatsuro Taira was scheduled to face Tim Elliott on May 18,2024, at UFC Fight Night 241.
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Tatsuro Taira was then scheduled to face Joshua Van on June 1,2024 at UFC 302.
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Tatsuro Taira won the fight by technical knockout as a result of Perez's knee injury in the second round.
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Tatsuro Taira faced former LFA Flyweight Champion and former UFC Flyweight Championship title contender Brandon Royval on October 12,2024 in the main event at UFC Fight Night 244.