Tatsuro Taira, born on January 27, 2000, in Naha, Okinawa, Japan, is a 24-year-old undefeated mixed martial arts contender who competes in the UFC's flyweight division (125 lbs) where he is ranked #13. Taira boasts a phenomenal professional MMA record of 15 wins, and 0 losses, with 4 victories by knockout and 7 by submission (15-0-0).
The Japanese native started his MMA journey by excelling in the amateur scene, winning the 11th Kyushu Amateur Shooto Championship and the 24th All-Japan Amateur Shooto Championship in 2017. He transitioned to professional MMA in 2018, debuting at "Shooto: This is Shooto 2" with a submission victory over Yo Otake.
During his early career in Japan, Taira fought in multiple weight classes, including flyweight, strawweight, and bantamweight. He secured significant wins in the Shooto and VTJ organizations, ultimately claiming the Shooto Flyweight Championship in July 2021.
In February 2022, Taira signed a multi-fight deal with the UFC and made his debut on May 14, 2022, defeating Carlos Candelario by unanimous decision. He has remained undefeated, with notable wins such as a submission win over Jesús Santos Aguilar and a technical knockout against Carlos Hernandez. Taira is now gearing up to headline UFC Fight Night 242 against Alex Perez on June 15, 2024.
Tatsuro Taira Nationality
Tatsuro Taira, originally from Naha, Okinawa, Japan, is of Japanese nationality. His athletic journey began with baseball in third grade, but he eventually lost interest and took a break from sports during junior high. Inspired by his older brother's involvement in kickboxing at The Palaestra Okinawa, Taira turned his focus to martial arts.
As a youth, Taira developed a strong passion for combat sports inspired by his older brother, which led him to compete in amateur tournaments. In 2017, he achieved notable success by winning the 11th Kyushu Amateur Shooto Championship and the 24th All-Japan Amateur Shooto Championship.
Tatsuro Taira Early Life
Tatsuro Taira, born in Japan, began training in mixed martial arts at age 15, inspired by his older brother. His early career saw rapid success in the Shooto organization, where he debuted in 2018 and captured the Shooto Flyweight Championship in 2021.
Taira's talent led him to an undefeated record in Shooto before joining the UFC in 2022. Known for his grappling skills, he boasts several first-round finishes, including wins by knockout and submission.
Last Updated On June 12, 2024
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