Tatsuro Taira made history in the UFC in 2024 and is looking to make an even bigger name for himself in the United States.
When he beat Alex Perez in Las Vegas last year, Tatsuro Taira became the first man born in the 2000s to win a UFC main event.
At his young age, his star is almost certain to rise even more. The Japanese fighter could be a fixture in the promotion for decades to come, following his success in Japan and the US.
Here is everything you need to know about Tatsuro Taira.
How old is Tatsuro Taira?
Taira was born on January 27, 2000, making him 25 years old as of July 2025. He was born in Okinawa, Japan, where he first learned kickboxing before transitioning into MMA.
Tatsuro Taira’s height, weight, and reach
Taira stands at five feet seven inches, equivalent to 170 cm. He competes in the Flyweight division, which has a 125 lb weight limit, and weighed in 125.5 lbs for his fight with Brandon Royval at UFC Vegas 98.
He also has a reach of 70 inches (178 cm).
Tatsuro Taira’s Instagram and X/Twitter
Tatsuro Taira’s MMA record
| Record (W-L-D) | (T)KO | Sub |
| 16-1-0 | 5-0 | 7-0 |
Tatsuro Taira’s UFC stats
| Significant Strikes Landed per Minute | 2.99 |
| Significant Striking Accuracy | 60% |
| Significant Strikes Absorbed per Minute | 2.69 |
| Significant Strike Defence (the % of opponents’ strikes that did not land) | 47% |
| Average Takedowns Landed per 15 minutes | 2.73 |
| Takedown Accuracy | 44% |
| Takedown Defense (the % of opponents’ TD attempts that did not land) | 45% |
| Average Submissions Attempted per 15 minutes | 1.64 |
Tatsuro Taira’s net worth
There is no current accurate information regarding Taira’s net worth, with the only sources claiming it is somewhere between $500,000 and $1 million.
Tatsuro Taira’s next fight
Taira’s next fight is against Amir Albazi in the main event of UFC Vegas 108. The bout takes place on August 2nd and will be held at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.
Taira is looking to bounce back from his recent defeat to Brandon Royval, who beat him via split decision in his last fight in October 2024.
Tatsuro Taira vs. Brandon Royval
The fight between Royval and Taira was the first time the Japanese star tasted defeat in his career, following 16 consecutive career wins spanning his time in the UFC and Japan.
The bout went all five rounds and earned Royval the $50,000 bonus for his impressive victory, marking the fifth time he’s won a bonus in his past 10 fights.
The bout was called “one of the best fights of the year” and proved that even in defeat, Taira has a big future ahead of him in the UFC.