Tatsuro Taira
1130 ELO #89"The Best"
Sensible Hypothetical Matchups
No fight is booked yet. These active Flyweight fighters are a similar age (within 8 years) and ELO (closest to 1130), and have not fought Tatsuro Taira before.
| Opponent | Age | ELO | Δ ELO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imanol Rodriguez | 26 | 1020 | 110 |
| Muhammad Mokaev | 25 | 1121 | 9 |
| Andre Lima | 27 | 1035 | 95 |
| Lone'er Kavanagh | 27 | 1035 | 95 |
| DongHun Choi | 27 | 1021 | 109 |
| Mitch Raposo | 27 | 1015 | 115 |
Fight Results Breakdown
Fighter Profile
Tatsuro Taira, a 125-pound fighter with an impressive record of 17-1-0 (7-1-0 in UFC), is set to face Brandon Moreno at UFC 323: Dvalishvili vs. Yan 2 on December 6, 2025. Taira's ELO rating of 1125 places him as the underdog against Moreno's 1150.
In terms of statistics, both fighters exhibit strong takedown accuracy (Taira at 48%, Moreno at 44%) and striking precision (Taira at 60%, Moreno at 44%). However, Taira averages fewer strikes per minute (2.87) compared to Moreno.
The ELO difference of 25 points suggests that Moreno is favored in this matchup. Betting odds may not always align perfectly with ELO predictions, but this discrepancy could indicate a closer fight than the ELO rating might suggest. Regardless, Taira's underdog status underscores the challenge he faces against the experienced Moreno.
Biggest Win
Biggest Upset Loss
Physical & Background Stats
Performance Statistics
Tatsuro Taira Fight History
No defeats in this fight history.
| Date | Event | Opponent | Round | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-09 | UFC 328: Chimaev vs. Strickland | Joshua Van | 5 | Loss |
| 2025-12-06 | UFC 323: Dvalishvili vs. Yan 2 | Brandon Moreno | 2 | Win |
| 2025-08-02 | UFC Fight Night: Taira vs. Park | HyunSung Park | 2 | Win |
| 2024-10-12 | UFC Fight Night: Royval vs. Taira | Brandon Royval | 5 | Loss |
| 2024-06-15 | UFC Fight Night: Perez vs. Taira | Alex Perez | 2 | Win |
| 2023-12-09 | UFC Fight Night: Song vs. Gutierrez | Carlos Hernandez | 2 | Win |
| 2023-07-08 | UFC 290: Volkanovski vs. Rodriguez | Edgar Chairez | 3 | Win |
| 2023-02-04 | UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Spivac | Jesus Aguilar | 1 | Win |
| 2022-10-15 | UFC Fight Night: Grasso vs. Araujo | CJ Vergara | 2 | Win |
| 2022-05-14 | UFC Fight Night: Blachowicz vs. Rakic | Carlos Candelario | 3 | Win |
ELO Progression Over Time
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Tatsuro Taira ELO Rating Calculation
| Date | Opponent Name | Opponent ELO | Result | ELO Gained | ELO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-09 | Joshua Van | 1120 | Loss | -17 | 1130 |
| 2025-12-06 | Brandon Moreno | 1150 | Win | +22 | 1147 |
| 2025-08-02 | HyunSung Park | 1058 | Win | +19 | 1125 |
| 2024-10-12 | Brandon Royval | 1040 | Loss | 0 | 1106 |
| 2024-06-15 | Alex Perez | 1073 | Win | +20 | 1106 |
| 2023-12-09 | Carlos Hernandez | 1001 | Win | +18 | 1086 |
| 2023-07-08 | Edgar Chairez | 1000 | Win | +14 | 1068 |
| 2023-02-04 | Jesus Aguilar | 1000 | Win | +19 | 1054 |
| 2022-10-15 | CJ Vergara | 983 | Win | +19 | 1035 |
| 2022-05-14 | Carlos Candelario | 1000 | Win | +16 | 1016 |