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Tatsuro Taira

"The Best"

Flyweight 8-2 Active
Age
26
Height
5' 7"
Reach
70"
Stance
Orthodox
Last 5 W L W W L
Last L vs Joshua Van May 9, 2026
3 KOs
3 SUBs
7.9 Rating
163 Days/Fight
2.87 Sig Str/Min
0.24 TD/Min
27 Rounds
7.9
GREAT
Striking
7.6
Grappling
8.7
Wrestling
7.2
Cardio
7.8
Chin
7.6
Power
7.3
Exciting
9.0

Statistics

8Wins
2Losses
0Draws
How the wins came
3 KO/TKO 3 Submission 2 Decision
  • Win rate80%8/10
  • Finish rate75%6/8
  • KO rate37.5%3/8
  • Sub rate37.5%3/8

Advanced Stats

54.4% Sig. Strike Acc.
43.8% Takedown Acc.
33.7 Sig. Strikes/Fight
2.8 Takedowns/Fight
0.3 Knockdowns/Fight
6:20 Avg. Control Time

Strike Distribution

Head
78%
Body
8%
Leg
14%
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Career Timeline 10 fights

1,142 Current ELO
1,189 Prime ELO (Dec 2025)
+142 Career Change

Career Statistics 10 of 10 bouts with official stats

Career Rankings where Tatsuro Taira sits

36th of 1,883 Control time per fight 6:20 UFC-wide Top 2%
4th of 165 Wins by finish 6 Flyweight Tied Top 3%
85th of 2,780 Longest UFC win streak 6 UFC-wide Tied Top 4%
173rd of 2,780 Wins by finish 6 UFC-wide Tied Top 7%
2nd of 33 Finish rate 85.7% Flyweight Top 7%
72nd of 1,273 Win rate 80.0% UFC-wide Tied Top 6%
114th of 2,780 Wins by submission 3 UFC-wide Tied Top 5%
95th of 2,755 Career control time 1h 3m UFC-wide Top 4%
133rd of 2,755 Career takedowns landed 28 UFC-wide Tied Top 5%
212th of 1,778 Significant strike accuracy 54.4% UFC-wide Top 12%
134th of 2,780 Undisputed title bouts 1 UFC-wide Tied Top 5%
136th of 1,823 Takedowns per 15 minutes 3.57 UFC-wide Top 8%

Ranked against every fighter on MMA.SOCIAL who qualifies for that board — UFC appearances only, not full professional careers.

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Tatsuro Taira is a Flyweight fighter tracked on MMA.SOCIAL with a UFC record of 8-2. Of 8 career wins, 6 have come by finish (3 by knockout and 3 by submission). The current performance-based ELO rating is 1,142, with a career peak of 1,189. Fans rate Tatsuro Taira 7.9/10.

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What is Tatsuro Taira's UFC record?

Tatsuro Taira is 8-2 as a Flyweight fighter — 3 by knockout, 3 by submission, 2 by decision or other.

Last fight: Lost to Joshua Van by KO/TKO, May 2026. joint 4th most finishes at Flyweight (6). Also: 7th most career control time at Flyweight (53m 28s); joint 5th most five-round bouts at Flyweight (4).

UFC record
8-2
KO/TKO wins
3
Submission wins
3

Record and totals are from bouts recorded on MMA.SOCIAL, which covers UFC appearances only — not a fighter's full professional career. Any ranking named above states the board it is taken from and how many fighters qualified for it.

Who has Tatsuro Taira lost to in the UFC?

Tatsuro Taira has 2 UFC losses: Brandon Royval (2024), Joshua Van (2026).

Who did Tatsuro Taira fight last?

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

How tall is Tatsuro Taira and what is the reach?

Tatsuro Taira is 5' 7" tall with a 70" reach and weighs 125 lbs.

How many UFC fights has Tatsuro Taira had?

Tatsuro Taira has had 10 UFC fights: 8 wins, 2 losses.

What is Tatsuro Taira's win rate and finish rate?

Tatsuro Taira has won 8 of 10 UFC fights, an 80% win rate. 6 of those wins came inside the distance, a 75% finish rate: 3 by knockout (37.5%) and 3 by submission (37.5%).

How many takedowns and strikes has Tatsuro Taira landed in the UFC?

In 10 UFC fights with official stats, Tatsuro Taira has landed 337 significant strikes (54.4% accuracy), 28 takedowns (43.8% of attempts) and 3 knockdowns.

How old is Tatsuro Taira?

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