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Alexandre Pantoja says he is fully recovered from the arm injury he suffered in December at UFC 323, when he lost his flyweight title to Joshua Van in the opening seconds of their bout. Pantoja has been training since shortly after the injury and is now ready to compete again. With Van having since added a title defense over Tatsuro Taira, Pantoja is focused on winning back the belt and says he has "unfinished business" with the champion.
Joshua Van
Tatsuro Taira
Manel Kape
Brandon Royval+2
The flyweight title bout between Joshua Van and Tatsuro Taira has been voted the best fight of the first half of 2026 in the UFC. Justin Gaethje vs. Ilia Topuria for the lightweight title claimed second place, while Josh Hokit's heavyweight contest earned third.
Joshua Van
Tatsuro Taira
Ilia Topuria
Justin Gaethje+1Flyweight Charles Johnson has issued a callout targeting Kyoji Horiguchi or Tatsuro Taira for a fight in Japan following his UFC Baku bout. Johnson made clear he wants to make a statement in the Japanese market after his next appearance.
Tatsuro Taira
Charles Johnson
Kyoji HoriguchiTatsuro Taira has a professional MMA record of 18-2-0 (wins-losses-draws).
Tatsuro Taira does not have a fight currently scheduled.
Tatsuro Taira is 26 years old, born January 27, 2000.
Tatsuro Taira stands 170 cm (5'7") tall, with a 178 cm (70") reach.
Tatsuro Taira is from Japan and competes in the Flyweight division.
Tatsuro Taira is ranked #5 in the UFC Flyweight division.
Tatsuro Taira is a 26-year-old Flyweight fighter, ranked #5, with a 18-2-0 record. Last fought May 2026.