Brandon Royval vs. Tatsuro Taira is an upcoming MMA flyweight fight promoted and organized by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). This fight is scheduled to headline the UFC Fight Night on October 12, 2024. Tatsuro Taira, who maintains an undefeated record of 16 wins (16-0-0), will be making his seventh appearance in the UFC. Taira will be squaring off against the #1 ranked flyweight Brandon Royval, who holds a professional MMA record of 16 wins and 7 losses (16-7-0).
Tatsuro Taira, the No.5 ranked UFC flyweight fighter, was born in Okinawa, Japan. In his last fight, Taira squared off against Alex Perez at UFC on ESPN 58 and won the bout via a TKO. On the other hand, Brandon Royval faced Brandon Moreno in his last fight and won the fight via a split decision.
Brandon Royval vs. Tatsuro Taira Tale of the Tape
| Stats | Brandon Royval | Tatsuro Taira |
| MMA Record | 16-7-0 | 16-0-0 |
| UFC Ranking (Flyweight) | 1 | 5 |
| Last Fight | Win | Win |
| Nationality | American | Japanese |
| Age | 32 | 24 |
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (175 cm) | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) |
| Weight | 125 lb (57 kg) | 125 lb (57 kg) |
| Reach | 68 in | 70 in |
| Striking Accuracy | 36% | 65% |
| Takedown Accuracy | 60% | 47% |
| Takedown Defense | 40% | 62% |
| Win Streak (Active) | 1 | 16 |
| MMA Debut | 2012 | 2018 |
Brandon Royval Record
Brandon Royval maintains a professional MMA record of 16 wins and 7 losses (16-7-0). Royval has wins over formidable opponents like Brandon Moreno and Matheus Nicolau. Among his wins, four were achieved by knockout, nine by submission, and three via decision.
| 23 matches | 16 wins | 7 losses |
| By knockout | 4 | 1 |
| By submission | 9 | 1 |
| By decision | 3 | 5 |
Tatsuro Taira Record
Tatsuro Taira holds an undefeated MMA record of 16 wins and no losses (16-0-0). Out of his victories, five came via knockout, seven by submitting his opponent, and four by decision.
| 16 matches | 16 wins | 0 losses |
| By knockout | 5 | 0 |
| By submission | 7 | 0 |
| By decision | 4 | 0 |
FAQs on Brandon Royval vs Tatsuro Taira
A. Brandon Royval vs Tatsuro Taira is scheduled for October 12, 2024.
A. Brandon Royval vs Tatsuro Taira is set to take place at the UFC Apex Facility in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States.
A. Tatsuro Taira holds an MMA record of 16 wins and 0 losses (16-0-0).
A. Brandon Royval holds an MMA record of 16-7-0 and is currently ranked #1 in the flyweight division.
A. Brandon Royval is 32 years old as of October 2024.
