Tatsuro Taira
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About
Japanese mixed martial artist and athlete who is known for competing in the Flyweight division for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) after signing with them in early 2022. He enjoys sampling different types of food. He is a big fan of the anime Naruto. He stands five feet, seven inches tall.
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.
Trivia
He won the 11th Kyushu Amateur Shuto Championship Tournament in the year 2017. He also won the 24th All Japan Amateur Shuto Championship Tournament in the year 2017, which helped start his professional MMA career. He has a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
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 of 2023.
