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Remains perfect in UFC
Taira defeated Carlos Hernandez via TKO (punches) at 0:55 of Round 2 at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
Few flyweights on the UFC roster have the long-term ceiling of Taira, as he once again proved in this fight. In a bout which lasted less than six minutes, Taira finished with a 44-2 edge in total strikes landed, while adding 3:36 worth of control time and a knockdown. In short, Hernandez had zero chance of winning this fight. The UFC has been exceedingly careful regarding the level of competition Taira has faced in his five fights with the company, but everything we have seen to date suggests he is ready for a stiffer test. He'll be just 24 years of age next January.
Few flyweights on the UFC roster have the long-term ceiling of Taira, as he once again proved in this fight. In a bout which lasted less than six minutes, Taira finished with a 44-2 edge in total strikes landed, while adding 3:36 worth of control time and a knockdown. In short, Hernandez had zero chance of winning this fight. The UFC has been exceedingly careful regarding the level of competition Taira has faced in his five fights with the company, but everything we have seen to date suggests he is ready for a stiffer test. He'll be just 24 years of age next January.
Next bout scheduled
Taira will face off against Carlos Hernandez at UFC Shanghai on Dec. 9, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Taira, who maintains a perfect 4-0 record in the UFC, has drawn his next opponent after a bout with David Dvorak fell through. The 23-year-old Japanese fighter will look to stay undefeated in UFC action when he faces off against Carlos Hernandez in December.
Taira, who maintains a perfect 4-0 record in the UFC, has drawn his next opponent after a bout with David Dvorak fell through. The 23-year-old Japanese fighter will look to stay undefeated in UFC action when he faces off against Carlos Hernandez in December.
Dvorak fight off
Taira will not fight David Dvorak at UFC Vegas 81 on October 14, Marcel Dorff of Eruosport.ni reports.
ANALYSIS
Currently undefeated with a 4-0 record in UFC fights, Taira was looking to pick up another victory over Dvorak in October. However, for unknown reasons, the fight will not happen.
Currently undefeated with a 4-0 record in UFC fights, Taira was looking to pick up another victory over Dvorak in October. However, for unknown reasons, the fight will not happen.
Receives next challenge
Taira will fight David Dvorak at UFC Vegas 81 on October 14, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Taira will look to continue his undefeated streak as a professional fighter against Dvorak who has lost three consecutive bouts. The 23-year-old out of Japan is 4-0 in the UFC and better yet has not lost a round in his MMA career. A victory over Dvorak would likely put his name in the flyweight ranks as he looks to build on his impressive run.
Taira will look to continue his undefeated streak as a professional fighter against Dvorak who has lost three consecutive bouts. The 23-year-old out of Japan is 4-0 in the UFC and better yet has not lost a round in his MMA career. A victory over Dvorak would likely put his name in the flyweight ranks as he looks to build on his impressive run.
Remains perfect in UFC
Taira defeated Edgar Chairez via unanimous decision (29-27, 29-27, 29-27) at UFC 290 on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
The numbers in this fight were lopsided. Taira closed with a 121-26 edge in total strikes landed, connected on 2-of-3 takedown attempts, and finished with 9:53 worth of control time. Despite all that, he was in trouble on multiple occasions. Chairez scored a knockdown early in Round 1 and nearly choked Taira out with a guillotine with just seconds to go, only for the latter to be saved by the final bell. Still just 23 years of age, Taira is undefeated in his first 14 professional bouts, including all four of his UFC fights. The company seems likely to take it slow with Taira for the next little while given his immense long-term potential.
The numbers in this fight were lopsided. Taira closed with a 121-26 edge in total strikes landed, connected on 2-of-3 takedown attempts, and finished with 9:53 worth of control time. Despite all that, he was in trouble on multiple occasions. Chairez scored a knockdown early in Round 1 and nearly choked Taira out with a guillotine with just seconds to go, only for the latter to be saved by the final bell. Still just 23 years of age, Taira is undefeated in his first 14 professional bouts, including all four of his UFC fights. The company seems likely to take it slow with Taira for the next little while given his immense long-term potential.