Tatsuro Taira looked as good as ever and continues his dominance as he recorded another victory in his bout against Alex Perez in the main event of UFC Fight Night 93 in Las Vegas.
Taira (16-0 MMA, 6-0 UFC) defeated former UFC title challenger Alex Perez in the main event of UFC on ESPN 58 which took place at the UFC Apex. The fight was ruled a TKO due to injury favoring Taira. After a competitive round, Taira took Perez’s (25-9 MMA, 7-5 UFC) back while standing and Perez’s knee gave out.
It was an unfortunate situation for the fans but things happen in the octagon. Now Tatsuro is looking to take advantage of his momentum.
“I came here to fight all five rounds. It’s a shame he got injured, but I’m happy I got the win.”
Chasing history
The rising UFC flyweight contender is chasing history. Tatsuro Taira is looking to become the first ever UFC champion from Japan. He’s pushing hard for that to happen this year. Taira is hoping to get a title shot against champion Alexandre Pantoja in 2024 but he does have his eyes on other opponents as well before he gets the title shot that he’s craving so bad.
Tatsuro Taira will be "very happy" if UFC grants him a title shot vs. Alexandre Pantoja after #UFCVegas93 – especially in Japan. ???????????? pic.twitter.com/edKk4qGGIf
— MMA Junkie (@MMAJunkie) June 16, 2024
“I want against Pantoja this year, but actually I really want to see who wins between Kape and Mokaev,” Taira told reporters at the UFC on ESPN 58 post-fight press conference.
“I will be very happy if I can fight my title shot against Pantoja in Japan and become the first Japanese UFC champion.”
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