Tatsuro Taira
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About
Japanese mixed martial artist known for competing in the Flyweight division for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) after signing with them in early 2022.
Before Fame
He started playing basketball in elementary school but didn't enjoy it. He was inspired to start kickboxing by his older brother. He started kickboxing his freshman year of high school and eventually transitioned to MMA fighting. He won the 11th Kyushu Amateur Shuto Championship Tournament in 2017. He also won the 24th All Japan Amateur Shuto Championship Tournament in 2017, which helped start his professional MMA career.
Trivia
He has a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He enjoys sampling different types of food. He is a big fan of the anime Naruto.
Family Life
He was born in Naha, Okinawa, Japan. He has an older brother.
Associated With
He called out Muhammad Mokaev after an MMA match in December 2023.
