Flyweight#3 RankedACTIVE
Tatsuro Taira
17-1
2 Win Streak
Age
25
Height
5'7"
Weight
126 lbs
Reach
70"
Avg Fight Time
11:05
Gym
—
UFC Record
8-1(9 bouts)
Wins By
3 KO 3 Sub 2 Dec
Losses By
0 KO 0 Sub 1 Dec
Wins by Rd
R1 1R2 5R3 2
Last 5
LWWLW
Finish Rate
76%
Bonuses
4
Style
—
Location
Japan
Last Fight2025-12-06
BM
W - Brandon Moreno
KO/TKOR5 1:32
Punches
Opponent Last Bout
L - Tatsuro TairaDecision - UnanimousR5 5:00
Fight History
LOSS
JV
vs Joshua Van
UFC 328: Chimaev vs. Strickland· 2026-05-09
KO/TKO
Punches
R5 1:32
KO/TKOPunches·R5 1:32
WIN
BM
vs Brandon Moreno
UFC 323: Dvalishvili vs. Yan 2· 2025-12-06
KO/TKO
Punches to Head From Back Control
R2 2:24
KO/TKOPunches to Head From Back Control·R2 2:24
WIN
HP
vs HyunSung Park
UFC Fight Night: Taira vs. Park· 2025-08-02
Submission
Neck Crank From Back Control
R2 1:06
SubmissionNeck Crank From Back Control·R2 1:06
LOSS
BR
vs Brandon Royval
UFC Fight Night: Royval vs. Taira· 2024-10-12
Decision - Split
R5 5:00
Decision - Split·R5 5:00
WIN
AP
vs Alex Perez
UFC Fight Night: Perez vs. Taira· 2024-06-15
KO/TKO
to Leg injury to Perez
R2 2:59
KO/TKOto Leg injury to Perez·R2 2:59
WIN
CH
vs Carlos Hernandez
UFC Fight Night: Song vs. Gutierrez· 2023-12-09
KO/TKO
Punches to Head On Ground
R2 0:55
KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R2 0:55
WIN
EC
vs Edgar Chairez
UFC 290: Volkanovski vs. Rodriguez· 2023-07-08
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
JA
vs Jesus Aguilar
UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Spivac· 2023-02-04
Submission
Triangle Armbar From Bottom Guard
R1 4:20
SubmissionTriangle Armbar From Bottom Guard·R1 4:20
WIN
CV
vs CJ Vergara
UFC Fight Night: Grasso vs. Araujo· 2022-10-15
Submission
Armbar From Back Control
R2 4:19
SubmissionArmbar From Back Control·R2 4:19
WIN
CC
vs Carlos Candelario
UFC Fight Night: Blachowicz vs. Rakic· 2022-05-14
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
Fighter Archetype
Wrestler
Wrestle-to-Submit
Why This Archetype
Classified as Wrestler due to elite takedown prowess (3.21 TD/15min) with dominant top position control and relentless ground pressure.
TD Rate
3.21/15m
TD Accuracy
49%
Clinch %
3%
🤼Relentless takedown pressure at 3.21 per 15 minutes
⚠️Limited striking output (2.9 SLpM) when fight stays standing
📊Dominates Strikers but can be neutralized by elite Grapplers off the back
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
27 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Triangles
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level+63% vs div avg
63%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Leg Kicks
48%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Knees
48%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
🥊Head/Hand
Jabs
44%
🤼Clinch
Elbows
41%
⭐Other
Mount
41%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
2× detected
Clinch → Takedown
2× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Triangles (63%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (111%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 244% of offense - limited but refined.
- ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
- ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
3
50% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
3
50% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (1 techniques)
KO/TKO
#13
100% of KOs
🔒 Submission Arsenal (1 techniques, 3 total finishes)
Other
Submission
#13
100% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚔️ Balanced finisher: 50% KO/TKO, 50% submissions. Equally lethal on feet and ground.
- 🎯🎯 Signature KO: KO/TKO (3x, 100% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
- 🔒🔐 Specialized submission: Relies exclusively on Submission (3x). Single-threat grappling finisher.
- 🎪📊 Style profile: Threat across all ranges. Can finish standing or on ground - all-around dangerous.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🤼
Grappling master: Controls through wrestling and submissions. Prefers mat exchanges.💪
Peak strengths: TD/15min (3.2) and Sub/15min (1.7).🔥
Finisher: 76% of wins end in finish (5 KO + 8 subs).Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
60%
Above Avg
Division Rank#2 of 32
0%100%
Striking Defense
47%
Average
Division Rank#25 of 32
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
45% acc54%
Clinch
54% acc4%
Ground
68% acc42%
Striking Differential+0.33/min
2.87 landed/min2.54 absorbed/min
2.87
Landed/Min
2.54
Absorbed/Min
0.51
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed254
Sig. Strikes Attempted421
Key Insights
Tatsuro is active on the ground (44%).
Primarily a headhunter with 77% targeting the head.
Elite accuracy at 60%.
Utilizes an effective jab.
Effective ground striker: 42% from ground at 68% accuracy.
Elite KD exchange: deals 3.0x more knockdowns than absorbed.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
49%
Average
Division Rank#7 of 32
0%100%
TD Defense
45%
Average
Division Rank#27 of 32
0%100%
TD Success Rate
3%
Landed
1
Defended
38
Total
39
3.21
TD / 15min
1.69
Sub / 15min
1
TD Landed
39
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
38
Landed
78
Attempted
49%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
10 total attempts
Opportunistic
R1
20%
R2
50%
R3
30%
Key Insights
Aggressive wrestler averaging 3.21 TD/15min.
TD defense at 45% could be a vulnerability.
Active submission threat (1.69/15min).
Prolific submission hunter: 10 career attempts.
Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.
Ground active: 42% of output from ground position.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
508
1.14
Ratio
Absorbed
444
Chin Rating
GoodKD Exchange
6/2
KD Recovery
100%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
37.7
High
Strikes/Min
4.2
Standing %
53%
R3 vs R1 Output
98%
Key Insights
🔄 Excellent recovery - 100% win rate after being dropped.
🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.
⚙️ High engagement score (37.7) - maintains relentless pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 10 fights
R1 Control
2:36
R2 Control
2:13
R3 Control
2:07
R1 to Final
+39%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+9.9pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+9.9pp
Body
-5.7pp
Leg
-4.3pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
+13.3pp
Round Patterns
➡️ Maintains consistent output throughout fight
Championship Rounds
Based on 2 five-round fights
Rounds 1-3 Avg
12.8
sig strikes / round
Rounds 4-5 Avg
10.5
sig strikes / round
Output Change
82%
R4-5 vs R1-3
Slight Fade
Competitive Profile
Division Rankings
Performance metrics ranked within division
Volume
#24
of 32
🥉 Mid-range
Absorption
#8
of 32
🥇 Top 25%
Accuracy
#2
of 32
🥇 Top 25%
Str Defense
#25
of 32
📉 Below Average
Knockdowns
#11
of 32
🥈 Top 50%
Takedowns
#6
of 32
🥇 Top 25%
Submissions
#6
of 32
🥇 Top 25%
Damage Ratio
#16
of 32
🥈 Top 50%
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2776
StrongCareer-wide opponent strength
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights