Japanese promise, Tatsuro Taira rocks at UFC Las Vegas 83 and challenges Mokaev

Tatsuro Taira in victory at UFC Vegas 83. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC

He is only 23 years old, but he is already considered one of the biggest talents in world MMA. Tatsuro Taira, a promising UFC flyweight (up to 56,7 kg.), achieved yet another impressive victory on Saturday night, in Las Vegas, by defeating Carlos Hernandez by technical knockout in the second round.

The Japanese, who has an undefeated record of 15 wins, 10 of which by submission and three by knockout, once again showed his versatility and efficiency in the octagon.

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In the first round, he dominated his opponent on the ground, mounting and delivering hard blows from above until the end of time.

Returning to the second round, Taira surprised Hernandez with a standing right cross, which shook him. He then went on the attack and landed a few more punches, until referee Mike Smith stopped the fight.

Tatsuro Taira challenges Muhammad Mokaev

In addition to the good performance in the fight, Tatsuro Taira He also used the microphone to challenge another important prospect: Muhammad Mokayev.

With no fight scheduled, the Englishman could face the Japanese, who is still trying to reach the rankings in the division led by Alexandre pantoja. Tatsuro even made a point of saying that he feels ready to dominate the division.

UFC Las Vegas 83 results

MAIN CARD (00pm Brasília time)

Bantamweight (up to 61,2kg): song yadong x Chris Gutierrez

Light heavyweight (up to 93kg): Anthony Smith x Khalil Rountree Jr.

Light weight (up to 70,3kg): Nasrat Haqparast x Jamie Mullarkey

Bantamweight (up to 61,2kg): Tim Elliot x Su Mudaerji

Average weight (up to 83,9kg): Jun Yong Park x André Sergipano

PRELIMINARY CARD (21pm Brasília time)

Welterweight (up to 77,1kg): Kenan Song x Kevin Jousset

Flyweight (up to 56,7kg): Hyun Sung Park x Shannon Ross

Light weight (up to 70,3kg): Steve Garcia x Melquizael Costa

Bantamweight (up to 61,2kg): Luana Santos x Stephanie Egger

Flyweight (up to 56,7kg): Tatsuro Taira derrotou Carlos Hernandez by technical knockout at 54 seconds. from R2

Straw weight (up to 52,1kg):  Talita Alencar derrotou Rayanne dos Santos in the judges' split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)