Agent MMA Logo
AgentMMA
Tatsuro Taira
agentmma.com
UFC logo

Tatsuro Taira

Japan flag
Japan, Naha, Okinawa
The Blackbelt Japan
Age: 26
18
Wins
2
Losses
0
DRAWS
@tatsurotaira
@tatsurotaira
No fight booked

Last fightLoss

Tatsuro TairaTatsuro Taira
vs
Joshua VanJoshua Van

KO/TKO (R5 · 1:32)UFC 328: Chimaev vs. Strickland

  • Pro record 18-2-0
  • UFC record 8-2-0
  • Outside the UFC 10-0-0
agentmma.com

Fighter Details

Height:
5'7" (170 cm)
Weight:
125 lbs (57 kg)
Reach:
70" (178 cm)
Stance:
Orthodox
DOB:
27th Jan. 2000
Age:
26
Division:
Flyweight
AI Rank:
#4

UFC statistics

UFC round data: 10 bouts · through 2026-05-09

2.87
Significant Strikes Landed per Min
54%
Significant Striking Accuracy
3.10
Significant Strikes Absorbed per Min
3.6
Average Takedowns per 15 Min
44%
Takedown Accuracy
1.3
Submission Average per 15 Min
ufc logo

UFC Record Breakdown

8-2UFC Record
KO/TKO (30%)
Sub (30%)
Decision (20%)
Losses (20%)

Performance Breakdown

Striking Accuracy54%
Takedown Accuracy44%
Takedown Defense46%

Heuristic ratings

Heuristic scores · 0–100

Fight IQ50/100

10 UFC bouts · 54 division peers

Data through 2026-05-09

Cardio100/100

4 bouts reaching round 3

Data through 2026-05-09

How these scores are calculated

Fight IQ = 40% striking-accuracy percentile + 30% striking-defense percentile + 30% takedown-defense percentile within the division.

Requires 3 UFC bouts, 15 measured minutes, at least 10 division peers, 100 strike attempts, 100 opponent strike attempts and 10 opponent takedown attempts.

Cardio = 100 × the median late/early significant-strike attempt rate ratio, capped at 100. Compare rounds 3+ with rounds 1–2 within each bout. Requires 3 eligible bouts with at least 60 late-round seconds each. 100 means maintained or higher late pace.

Fight IQ summarizes accuracy and defense; cardio summarizes retained pace. Style, opponents and grappling affect both. These scores do not measure intelligence, physical fitness or win probability.

Formula v1

Social Media Growth

Instagram
@tatsurotaira
—
Data coming soon
Twitter
@tatsurotaira
—
Data coming soon

Loading data...

Latest News

More News
Loading...

Frequently asked questions

What is Tatsuro Taira's professional MMA record?

Tatsuro Taira has a professional MMA record of 18-2-0 (wins-losses-draws).

What is Tatsuro Taira's UFC record?

Tatsuro Taira's UFC record is 8-2-0 (wins-losses-draws), and 10-0-0 in professional fights outside the UFC.

Who does Tatsuro Taira fight next?

Tatsuro Taira does not have a fight currently scheduled.

How old is Tatsuro Taira?

Tatsuro Taira is 26 years old, born January 27, 2000.

How tall is Tatsuro Taira?

Tatsuro Taira stands 170 cm (5'7") tall, with a 178 cm (70") reach.

Where is Tatsuro Taira from?

Tatsuro Taira is from Japan and competes in the Flyweight division.

What is Tatsuro Taira's UFC ranking?

Tatsuro Taira is ranked #4 in the UFC Flyweight division.

When was Tatsuro Taira's last fight?

Tatsuro Taira last fought on May 9, 2026 at UFC 328: Chimaev vs. Strickland, losing to Joshua Van by KO/TKO in round 5.

What were the scorecards for Tatsuro Taira vs Brandon Royval?

Tatsuro Taira lost to Brandon Royval by split decision at UFC Fight Night: Royval vs. Taira on October 12, 2024. The official scorecards were Chris Lee 48-47, Sal D'amato 47-48, Ron McCarthy 48-47 (winner's score first).

What were the scorecards for Tatsuro Taira vs Edgar Chairez?

Tatsuro Taira defeated Edgar Chairez by unanimous decision at UFC 290: Volkanovski vs. Rodriguez on July 8, 2023. All three judges (Adalaide Byrd, Ben Cartlidge, Derek Cleary) scored the fight 29-27 in Tatsuro Taira's favor.

Tatsuro Taira scouting report

Tatsuro Taira (Japan) is a 26-year-old flyweight, ranked #4 in the division, who is 18-2 as a pro and 8-2 in the UFC (10-0 outside it). He debuted at UFC Fight Night: Blachowicz vs. Rakic on May 14, 2022; three of his eight UFC wins came by KO/TKO, three by submission and two by decision; his UFC wins include Brandon Moreno (now ranked #8 at flyweight) and Alex Perez (now ranked #15 at flyweight). He spends 53.9% of fight time in control (flyweight average: 19.2%; 99th percentile of 54 active flyweights with at least 3 UFC bouts and 15 minutes of fight time) and lands 54.4% of his significant-strike attempts (average: 45.9%; 92nd percentile). His reach of 70 inches is 2.1 inches longer than the flyweight average (67.9 inches). Last fight: KO/TKO loss to Joshua Van, then 9-1 in the UFC, on May 9, 2026 (UFC 328: Chimaev vs. Strickland). No next fight is booked.

Built from AgentMMA's UFC database (as of November 7, 2026); not AI-written.

Tatsuro Taira vs the flyweight average

Computed by AgentMMA from the round-by-round stats of 10 UFC bouts (1:57:35 of fight time).

StatTairaDivision averagePercentile
Significant strikes landed per minute2.9337 in 1:57:353.629
Significant strike accuracy54.4%337 of 620 landed45.9%92
Significant strikes absorbed per minute3.1365 in 1:57:353.734
Significant strike defense44%287 of 652 avoided53%18
Takedowns per 15 minutes3.628 in 1:57:351.788
Takedown accuracy43.8%28 of 64 landed36.4%67
Takedown defense46.1%6 of 13 stopped58.8%26
Submission attempts per 15 minutes1.310 in 1:57:350.781
Knockdowns per 15 minutes0.43 in 1:57:350.466
Control time53.9%1:03:21 of 1:57:3519.2%99
Average fight time11:4610 bouts11:0760
Height170 cm67″169 cm66.5″
Reach178 cm70″172 cm67.9″
  • Division average and percentile: 54 active flyweight fighters with a UFC bout in the last 3 years, at least 3 UFC bouts and 15 minutes of UFC fight time.
  • Percentile: the share of those fighters whose value is lower (ties count half). For every stat, a higher percentile means a higher number.

Related MMA Lab pages

UFC fight record

UFC record: 8-2

Every UFC bout, newest first. Open a bout for the full result, judges' scorecards and round-by-round stats.

  1. LUFC record after this bout: 8-2-0
    Tatsuro Taira
    Tatsuro Taira
    vs
    Joshua Van
    Joshua VanChampion
    Pro record now: 18-2-0UFC record entering: 9-1-0
    KO/TKOR5 1:32UFC 328: Chimaev vs. StricklandMay 9, 2026Result & stats
  2. WUFC record after this bout: 8-1-0
    Tatsuro Taira
    Tatsuro Taira
    vs
    Brandon Moreno
    Brandon Moreno#8
    Pro record now: 24-10-2UFC record entering: 11-5-2
    KO/TKOR2 2:24UFC 323: Dvalishvili vs. Yan 2Dec 6, 2025Result & stats
  3. WUFC record after this bout: 7-1-0
    Tatsuro Taira
    Tatsuro Taira
    vs
    HyunSung Park
    HyunSung Park
    Pro record now: 10-2-0UFC record entering: 3-0-0
    SUBR2 1:06UFC Fight Night: Taira vs. ParkAug 2, 2025Result & stats
  4. LUFC record after this bout: 6-1-0
    Tatsuro Taira
    Tatsuro Taira
    vs
    Brandon Royval
    Brandon Royval#3
    Pro record now: 18-9-0UFC record entering: 6-3-0
    DECUFC Fight Night: Royval vs. TairaOct 12, 2024Result & stats
  5. WUFC record after this bout: 6-0-0
    Tatsuro Taira
    Tatsuro Taira
    vs
    Alex Perez
    Alex Perez#15
    Pro record now: 26-11-0 (1 NC)UFC record entering: 7-4-0
    KO/TKOR2 2:59UFC Fight Night: Perez vs. TairaJun 15, 2024Result & stats
  6. WUFC record after this bout: 5-0-0
    Tatsuro Taira
    Tatsuro Taira
    vs
    Carlos Hernandez
    Carlos Hernandez
    Pro record now: 10-5-0UFC record entering: 2-1-0
    KO/TKOR2 0:55UFC Fight Night: Song vs. GutierrezDec 9, 2023Result & stats
  7. WUFC record after this bout: 4-0-0
    Tatsuro Taira
    Tatsuro Taira
    vs
    Edgar Chairez
    Edgar Chairez
    Pro record now: 14-7-0 (1 NC)UFC record entering: 0-0-0
    DECUFC 290: Volkanovski vs. RodriguezJul 8, 2023Result & stats
  8. WUFC record after this bout: 3-0-0
    Tatsuro Taira
    Tatsuro Taira
    vs
    Jesus Aguilar
    Jesus Aguilar
    Pro record now: 12-4-0UFC record entering: 0-0-0
    SUBR1 4:20UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. SpivacFeb 4, 2023Result & stats
  9. WUFC record after this bout: 2-0-0
    Tatsuro Taira
    Tatsuro Taira
    vs
    CJ Vergara
    CJ Vergara
    Pro record now: 12-7-1UFC record entering: 1-1-0
    SUBR2 4:19UFC Fight Night: Grasso vs. AraujoOct 15, 2022Result & stats
  10. WUFC record after this bout: 1-0-0
    Tatsuro Taira
    Tatsuro Taira
    vs
    Carlos Candelario
    Carlos Candelario
    Pro record now: 8-3-0UFC record entering: 0-0-0
    DECUFC Fight Night: Blachowicz vs. RakicMay 14, 2022Result & stats

Next for Tatsuro Taira

Last fightTatsuro Taira vs Joshua VanHead-to-head breakdown and verified fight statsDivisionUFC Flyweight rankingsChampion, top 15 and professional MMA records
Compare fighters