Tatsuro Taira is a Japanese UFC athlete who has 18 wins out of his 20 professional bouts. In the flyweight division he has 6 wins by knockout and 8 wins by submission. At just 26 years old, he has solidified his reputation with victories over top contenders like Brandon Moreno.
Birthday | 1//27/2000 |
Age | 26 |
Country | Japan |
Nickname | The Best |
Height | 5'7" |
Reach | 70" |
Stance | Orthodox |
Weight Division | Flyweight |
Professional Record | 18-2-0 |
Tatsuro Taira Age
Tatsuro was born on January 27, 2000, and he is 26 years old. He turned professional in 2018, when he was 18 years old.
He made his UFC debut in May 2022, at UFC Fight Night where he defeated Carlos Candelario in the third round by unanimous decision.
Taira's Height, Weight & Reach
Taira is 5 feet 7 inches with a reach of 70 inches.
Taira has exclusively competed in the flyweight division (125-135 pounds) throughout his MMA career. He weighs 126 pounds and is known to be a top contender in the division.
Record & Recent Fights
Taira has a record of 18-2-0 and is currently ranked #3 in the Flyweight Division. Here are some of his most recent bouts:
May 2026: Lost to Joshua Van in round 5 by KO/TKO at UFC 328 in New Jersey.
December 2025: Defeated Brandon Moreno in round 2 by KO/TKO at UFC 323 in Las Vegas.
August 2025: Defeated HyunSing Park in round 2 by submission at UFC Apex in Las Vegas.
October 2024: Lost to Brandon Royval in the 5 round by split decision at the UFC Fight Night in the main event.
June 2024: Defeated Alex Perez in the 2 round by KO/TKO at UFC Fight Night in the main event.
December 2023: Defeated Hernandez in round 2 by KO/TKO at UFC Fight Night.
Nickname
Taira is nicknamed, "The Best," because of his strong finishing rate and confidence inside the Octagon. He has 8 first round finishes in his 19 professional bouts.
Taira has exceptional grappling skills and has been very consistent throughout his career. His rapid rise to being a top contender in the flyweight division is just another reason why he is "The Best."
What is next for Taira?
Most recently Tatsuro Taira stepped into the Octagon on Saturday, May, 9 2026, and lost to Joshua Van at UFC 328.
There is currently no set date on when Taira will be on a fight card.
