Tatsuro Taira vs Hyun Sung Park
Men's Flyweight Bout • 5 Rounds • UFC Fight Night: Taira vs Park
Saturday, August 2, 2025
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Last 5 Fights - Tatsuro Taira
| Date | Opponent | Result | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-10-12 | Brandon Royval | L | Decision - Split (R5, 5:00) |
| 2024-06-15 | Alex Perez | W | TKO - Knee injury off takedown (R2, 2:59) |
| 2023-12-09 | Carlos Hernandez | W | TKO - Left hook → GnP (R2, 0:55) |
| 2023-07-08 | Edgar Cháirez | W | Decision - Unanimous (R3, 5:00) |
| 2023-02-04 | Jesús Aguilar | W | Submission - Triangle-armbar (R1, 4:20) |
Last 5 Fights - Hyun Sung Park
| Date | Opponent | Result | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-17 | Carlos Hernandez | W | Submission - Rear naked choke (R1, 2:26) |
| 2023-12-09 | Shannon Ross | W | TKO - Liver shot → GnP (R2, 3:59) |
| 2023-02-04 | Seung Guk Choi | W | Submission - Rear naked choke (R3, 3:11) |
| 2022-10-23 | Topnoi Kiwram | W | Submission - Rear naked choke (R1, 3:05) |
| 2022-06-10 | Jeremia Siregar | W | TKO - Punches (R1, 3:56) |
Technical Analysis
Technical Score
Cardio Score
Overall Rating
📊 Technical Score
Calculated as the average of Striking Composite (51 vs 53) and Grappling Composite (50 vs 67). Combines overall striking effectiveness with grappling ability to measure complete technical skills.
💪 Cardio Score
Based on average fight duration, striking rate per minute, takedown rate, and fight finish rate. Measures cardiovascular endurance and ability to maintain pace throughout fights.
🎯 Overall Rating
Simple average of Technical Score and Cardio Score. Provides a holistic view of fighter capabilities combining skill level with physical conditioning and fight performance.
Striking Composite
Grappling Composite
🥊 Striking Composite
Weighted combination of Significant Strikes per Minute (SLpM), Striking Accuracy (StrAcc), Striking Defense (StrDef), and Strikes Absorbed per Minute. Measures overall striking effectiveness including offensive output, precision, and defensive ability.
🤼 Grappling Composite
Calculated from Takedowns per 15min (TD15), Takedown Accuracy (TDAcc), Takedown Defense (TDDef), and Submission Attempts per 15min (SubPer15). Evaluates complete grappling game including takedown ability, defensive wrestling, and submission threat.
Technical Radar Comparison
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Detailed Statistical Comparison
🥊 Fight Analysis Breakdown
🥋 Tatsuro Taira Key Advantages
Excellent at chain wrestling to the back and hunting rear naked chokes - proven finisher with judo base
70" reach allows overhook-to-inside-trip entries; judo background shows in re-throws and mat returns
Fight-long composure with patient approach; only absorbs 2.69 SA pM while setting up level changes
⚠️ Unfavorable Scenarios
Can get out-volumed early if Park maintains high striking pace (4.27 vs 2.99 SLpM)
Park's perfect 100% TDD (small sample) could neutralize wrestling-heavy gameplan approach
📋 Likely Gameplan
Close distance behind jab-feint, force cage control in small Apex, chain-wrestle until back control
Stay chest-to-back to avoid guillotines, use superior mat returns to maintain dominant position
🔥 Hyun Sung Park Key Advantages
4.27 SLpM with stance switching and sharp left hook to body-head combinations plus devastating calf kicks
Superior head movement (61% vs 47% striking defense) and perfect takedown defense aided by footwork
Deadly front-headlock series → opportunistic guillotine chaser on sprawls punishes sloppy takedowns
⚠️ Unfavorable Scenarios
Slower in scrambles once grounded; accepting bottom position to hunt guillotines risky vs back-taker
Only 46% striking accuracy; can swing wide under pressure and leave openings for counters
📋 Likely Gameplan
Circle off the warning track, punish level-changes with knees & front-chokes, maintain distance control
Keep striking volume above 5 SLpM to win optics and bank rounds, use stance switching to confuse entries
🎯 Fight Prediction Analysis
Data-driven prediction model based on statistical analysis
📊Detailed Analysis Summary
🥋Stylistic Analysis
This flyweight bout represents a fascinating tactical chess match between proven championship-level fighters. Taira's previous victory over Pereira provides both psychological and tactical advantages - he's already demonstrated his ability to neutralize his opponent's power, combined with superior defensive metrics (47% striking defense vs 61%) and exceptional takedown defense (45% vs 100%). His championship-level conditioning, particularly in championship rounds where his 42% cardio advantage becomes decisive.
🎯Technical Breakdown
The statistical analysis reveals contrasting strengths that could determine the outcome. Taira's methodical approach (2.99 vs 4.27 SLpM) creates opportunities for his superior wrestling game (2.73 vs 1.90 takedowns per 15 minutes) and submission threats (1.64 vs 2.85 attempts per 15 minutes). However, Park's striking metrics tell a compelling counter-narrative: his 42% superior striking output and perfect takedown defense create multiple pathways to victory, especially his deadly front-choke series that has finished opponents.
⚡Key Battle Areas
The fight will likely be determined in the pocket exchanges where Park's higher volume and better head movement create early striking momentum; the clinch trips and mat returns where Taira's superior body-lock game plus 4" reach advantage allow overhook-to-inside-trip entries; and front-headlock scrambles where Park's reactive guillotines can punish sloppy double-legs. Extended top control favors Taira as Park's tendency to play guard opens passing lanes to back control, his proven specialty.
🔮Victory Scenarios
Taira's path to victory involves successfully implementing his patient pocket boxing approach, closing distance behind jab-feints, and chain-wrestling until achieving back control. His methodical approach allows him to weather early storms and capitalize on openings, particularly against fighters who accept bottom position.
Conversely, Park must leverage his striking advantages early and often. His superior volume (4.27 vs 2.99 SLpM), defensive metrics (61% vs 47% striking defense), and perfect takedown defense create opportunities to keep the fight standing. His opportunistic guillotine threats add constant danger during scrambles, and his high finish rate suggests he either ends fights early or finds his rhythm quickly.
🏁Final Prediction
While Park possesses legitimate tools to win this fight, particularly his striking advantages and perfect takedown defense, Taira's proven championship-level experience, superior reach advantage, and methodical approach give him the edge. The 64-36 split reflects both fighters' quality and the competitive nature of this matchup. Expect a technical, strategic battle where the winner emerges through either Taira's back-control mastery or Park's front-choke opportunism, with the Apex cage potentially favoring the wrestler's pressure approach.
💰 Betting Analysis: Model vs Market
Comprehensive value assessment and betting opportunities
📊Market Odds
Market Props
🤖Analytical Model
Model Props
💎Value Opportunities
GOOD VALUE
Model: 20% | Market: ~20%
GOOD VALUE
Model: 16% | Market: ~16%
SLIGHT VALUE
Model: 58.1% | Market: 55.0%
⚠️Key Market Discrepancies
- • Market correctly prices main event - Both model and market align on 64-36 split
- • Undervalues Park's finishing dynamism - His 90% finish rate creates live underdog potential
- • Sample size discrepancy - Park's perfect TDD based on limited UFC sample vs Taira's wrestling volume
- • Experience factor - Market may not fully account for Taira's 7 UFC fights vs Park's 3
🎯 Comprehensive Probabilistic Analysis
100 hypothetical fight simulation based on statistical data
🥋Outcome Distribution - Taira
Seamless back-takes → 10 career submissions
Pressure path to victory via cardio and defense
Counter-striking opportunities in late rounds
🔥Outcome Distribution - Park
Main finishing method - one-shot power
Minimal submission threat historically
Less likely due to cardio disadvantage
⏰Fight Timeline Analysis
⚡Window of Opportunity - Park
- • First 10 minutes: Maximum striking volume and defensive effectiveness
- • Rounds 1-2: 90% of his finishes occur early (5 R1 + 4 R2)
- • Front-choke opportunities: Must capitalize on Taira's takedown attempts
- • Energy management: Maintain high pace without overextending
🎯Progressive Control - Taira
- • Round 3+: Experience and composure advantages emerge clearly
- • Chain wrestling: Persistent pressure breaks down perfect TDD over time
- • Back-take mastery: Constant submission danger in championship rounds
- • Cage positioning: Small Apex favors pressure wrestling approach
🎯 Final Confidence Assessment
Confidence level: 7/10 - Competitive rematch with multiple variables
Confidence Level
We're confidently on Taira for three reasons
✅Supporting Factors
- • Proven back-control dominance - stylistic gold in the 25-ft cage
- • Experience delta - 5-round reps and seven UFC appearances vs Park's three
- • Sample-size caution on Park's TD defense - limited testing vs chain wrestling
- • Methodical pressure approach suits small Apex environment
- • Superior reach advantage creates multiple entry angles
⚠️Risk Factors
- • Park's finishing dynamism and live underdog moments
- • Taira's occasional guillotine vulnerability on entries
- • Perfect 100% TDD (small sample) could neutralize wrestling
- • Superior striking volume and defensive metrics
- • Front-choke specialist punishing sloppy takedowns
🏁Executive Summary
This flyweight matchup presents a fascinating tactical chess match between proven championship-level fighters. Taira's proven back-control dominance provides both psychological and tactical advantages - he's already demonstrated his ability to neutralize elite opposition, combined with superior experience metrics (7 UFC fights vs 3) and exceptional submission finishing rate. His championship-level conditioning, particularly in championship rounds where his 11% cardio advantage (61 vs 55) becomes decisive.
The statistical analysis favors Taira's defensive metrics and superior cardio, particularly in championship rounds where his 42% cardio advantage becomes decisive. However, Park's 17% striking accuracy advantage and 83% finish rate create legitimate pathways to victory, especially in the early rounds. Park's 2.85 sub attempts per 15 minutes vs Taira's 1.64 creates an interesting submission dynamic.
Prediction: Taira's proven ability to neutralize Park's power, combined with superior defensive metrics and championship conditioning, gives him the edge in a competitive rematch. Expect a tactical battle where defensive discipline and late-round cardio ultimately prevail, likely resulting in a decision victory for the challenger to claim his first UFC championship.