Tatsuro Taira, a 24-year-old undefeated MMA fighter from Naha, Okinawa, Japan, competes in the UFC's flyweight division, where he is ranked #13. With a professional record of 15 wins, and 0 losses (15-0-0), including 4 knockouts and 7 submissions, Taira has become one of Japan’s most promising UFC prospects. He began his career by winning the 11th Kyushu and 24th All-Japan Amateur Shooto Championships in 2017, transitioning to professional MMA in 2018 with a submission victory over Yo Otake.
Throughout his early career, Taira competed in various weight classes and achieved notable success in the Shooto and VTJ organizations, winning the Shooto Flyweight Championship in July 2021. In February 2022, he signed with the UFC and debuted with a unanimous decision victory over Carlos Candelario on May 14, 2022. Taira has maintained his undefeated streak with wins over Jesús Santos Aguilar and Carlos Hernandez. He is set to headline UFC Fight Night 242 against Alex Perez on June 15, 2024.
Tatsuro Taira Fighting Style
Tatsuro Taira is known for his versatile fighting style, which combines elements from various martial arts practices. Given his background in Shooto, a style of mixed martial arts that emphasizes both striking and grappling techniques, Taira possesses well-rounded skills in both areas.
His training in kickboxing at The Palaestra Okinawa strengthened his proficiency in striking, including punches, kicks, and knee strikes as seen by his 4 wins via KO.
Tatsuro Taira UFC Record
Since his UFC debut on May 14, 2022, Tatsuro Taira has compiled an undefeated record of 5 wins in 5 fights within the organization (5-0-0). Among these wins, he has secured 2 wins by submission, one via TKO, and two by decision.
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location |
| Win | 15–0 | Carlos Hernandez | TKO (punches) | UFC Fight Night: Song vs. Gutiérrez | December 9, 2023 | 2 | 0:55 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| Win | 14–0 | Edgar Chairez | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 290 | July 8, 2023 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| Win | 13–0 | Jesús Santos Aguilar | Submission (triangle armbar) | UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Spivac | February 4, 2023 | 1 | 4:20 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| Win | 12–0 | C.J. Vergara | Submission (armbar) | UFC Fight Night: Grasso vs. Araújo | October 15, 2022 | 2 | 4:19 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| Win | 11–0 | Carlos Candelario | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on ESPN: Błachowicz vs. Rakić | May 14, 2022 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
Last Updated On June 12, 2024
FAQs
A. Tatsuro Taira's fighting style is diverse, with proficiency in both grappling and striking.
A. Tatsuro Taira has a diverse skillset but his primary strength lies in grappling over striking.
A. Yes, Tatsuro Taira remains undefeated with a record of 15 wins (15-0-0).
A. Tatsuro Taira holds an undefeated professional MMA record of 15 wins and no losses (15-0-0).
A. Tatsuro Taira is scheduled to fight Alex Perez at UFC Fight Night 242 on June 15, 2024.
