Tatsuro Taira - News & Rumors - UFC

Will take part in title fight Taira will face Joshua Van for the UFC flyweight title at UFC 327 on April 11, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.

Impact Van became the flyweight champion after defeating Alexandre Pantoja at UFC 323 on Dec. 6, 2025, but on the same event, Taira defeated Brandon Moreno, which gives him a fair shot at this title. Taira has won his last two fights, and he's certainly the biggest challenger Van could face at the moment.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

"It was a really strange fight" - Brandon Moreno gets honest about referee's stoppage after Tatsuro Taira loss at UFC 323 Brandon Moreno recently reflected on his loss against Tatsuro Taira at UFC 323 and shared his thoughts on the referee's stoppage.

DECEMBER 9, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Puts away former champion Taira defeated Brandon Moreno via TKO (punches) at 2:24 of Round 2 at UFC 323 on Saturday in Las Vegas.

Impact Taira continues to prove he is on par with the best the sport has to offer at 125 pounds. He wasn't able to get anything going offensively in Round 1 because Moreno had him trapped in a soft triangle choke nearly the entire frame, but he more than made up for it in Round 2. He muscled Moreno to the mat before ending up in a dominant position. Some control time eventually turned into Taira unloading with answered strikes to the side of Moreno's head, forcing referee Mark Smith to step in. Set to turn 26 years old in late January, Taira is an exceptional wrestler with some pop in his hands, in addition to being very big (5-foot-7) for the division. Odds are he fights for the UFC Flyweight Championship at some point in 2026.

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

To fight at UFC 323 Taira will fight Brandon Moreno at UFC 323 on Dec. 6, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.

Impact Taira will look to further separate himself from an Oct. 2024 defeat -- his first as a pro -- at UFC 323. Taira won his last bout in the second round via submission (face crank), and he'll face off against Moreno, who's won back-to-back fights.

OCTOBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dominant effort as headliner Taira defeated Hyun Sung Park via submission (face crank) at 1:06 of Round 2 at UFC Vegas 108 on Saturday.

Impact Taira had no issues with the late opponent change and certainly looked the part of a betting favorite upwards of (-350). He dominated the first round to the tune of 4:41 worth of control time spread across four separate takedowns. The second round was more of the same, but Taira was able to take his opponent's back after an early takedown. He couldn't get under the chin, but the pressure he exerted on Park's jaw proved enough to earn the tap. It was an excellent bounce-back effort on the heels of a split-decision loss to Brandon Royval last October, and considering Taira only absorbed three significant strikes in this one, he should be ready to compete again in short order.

AUGUST 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

UFC on ESPN 71 results: Tatsuro Taira ends HyunSung Park's unbeaten streak UFC on ESPN 71 went down on Saturday night, with Tatsuro Taira capping off the night with a submission win over HyunSung Park. Here are the...

AUGUST 3, 2025 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Tatsuro Taira makes case for title shot: 'I'm the best in the world' | UFC Vegas 108 UFC on ESPN 71 winner Tatsuro Taira talks to MMA Junkie and other reporters post-fight after his second-round submission of HyunSung Park.

AUGUST 3, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

UFC Vegas 108: Tatsuro Taira vs. Hyun Sung Park: Full results UFC Vegas 108 just wrapped up. The event took place on Aug. 2 at the UFC Apex facility in Las Vegas, Nevada, and featured 12 fights across e...

AUGUST 3, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

MMA legend makes bold prediction about Tatsuro Taira following dominant UFC Vegas 108 win: "I wouldn't be surprised" Tatsuro Taira just made a big statement at UFC Vegas 108, and the MMA world took notice.

AUGUST 3, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

How to Watch UFC Fight Night Las Vegas Prelims: Live Stream Taira vs Park, TV Channel UFC Fight Night returns on Saturday night, headlined by a flyweight bout between Tatsuro Taira and Hyunsung Park.

AUGUST 2, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

UFC on ESPN 71: Tatsuro Taira vs. HyunSung Park odds, picks and predictions In a 5-round flyweight bout in the main event, Tatsuro Taira and HyunSung Park meet Saturday at UFC on ESPN 71 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.

AUGUST 2, 2025 • DEMOCRATANDCHRONICLE.COM

UFC Vegas 108: Tatsuro Taira vs. Hyun Sung Park: Live round-by-round updates Tatsuro Taira returns to action after tasting defeat for the first time, looking to bounce back from his October loss to Brandon Royval.

AUGUST 2, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

UFC on ESPN 71 weigh-in results, live video stream (noon ET) Check out the UFC on ESPN 71 weigh-in results from Las Vegas, featuring Tatsuro Taira () vs. HyunSung Park.

AUGUST 1, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

New opponent scheduled Taira is scheduled to compete against Hyun Sung Park in a flyweight fight at UFC Vegas 108 on Saturday, UFC.com reports.

Impact Taira was scheduled to headline UFC Vegas 108 against Amir Albazi, who is out for the event for undisclosed reasons. In steps Park, who is on a nine-fight finishing streak dating back to fights before he won his "Road to UFC" tournament in early-2023.

JULY 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Flyweights Amir Albazi, Tatsuro Taira to meet Aug. 2 in Las Vegas Deadspin | Flyweights Amir Albazi, Tatsuro Taira to meet Aug. 2 in Las Vegas

JUNE 4, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Scheduled against Albazi Taira is scheduled to compete against fellow flyweight Amir Albazi at UFC Vegas 108 on Aug. 2, per Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.

Impact Taira finished his 2024 with his first professional loss, a split-decision defeat to top flyweight contender Brandon Royval. Meanwhile, Taira's opponent in Albazi is coming off a decision loss of his own to former UFC Flyweight Champion Brandon Moreno.

MAY 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tatsuro Taira gets win as injury stops Alex Perez Tatsuro Taira extended his unbeaten mark to 16-0-0 with a second-round technical knockout of Alex Perez, who sustained a leg injury in their...

JUNE 16, 2024 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

UFC Fight Night: Tatsuro Taira favored over Alex Perez UFC on ESPN 58 at Apex in Las Vegas on Saturday night features a flyweight bout between Alex Perez and Japan’s Tatsuo Taira.Perez (25-8 MMA,...

JUNE 14, 2024 • SACBEE.COM

UFC on ESPN 58 weigh-in results and video for Alex Perez vs. Tatsuro Taira | Sporting News UFC on ESPN 58 weigh-ins were held on Friday afternoon ahead of Saturday's event at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, which will feature a flyweigh...

JUNE 14, 2024 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Tatsuro Taira gunning for Alexandre Pantoja title fight with UFC on ESPN 58 main event win Tatsuro Taira thinks a victory over Alex Perez in Saturday’s UFC on ESPN 58 headliner solidify a flyweight title shot.

JUNE 13, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

Unbeaten Tatsuro Taira draws Tim Elliott at UFC Fight Night on May 18 Tatsuro Taira will look to climb the flyweight rankings when he takes on a savvy veteran.

MARCH 11, 2024 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Tatsuro Taira explains punting his mouthpiece into T-Mobile Arena crowd after UFC 290 win Tatsuro Taira stayed unbeaten and won for the fourth time in the UFC in just 14 months when he beat Edgar Chairez at UFC 290.

JULY 10, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

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JUNE 27, 2023 • FIGHTFUL.COM

Tatsuro Taira quickly rebooked for UFC 290 after recent last-minute cancellation Rising Japanese star Tatsuro Taira will compete at UFC 290 against Mexican newcomer Edgar Chairez.

JUNE 27, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Tatsuro Taira feels on track to become youngest UFC flyweight champion: 'It will be my honor' Japan hasn’t had a modern-era UFC champion. Tatsuro Taira hopes to change that – and break Demetrious Johnson’s record in the process.

JUNE 23, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

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