BJJ News — flyweight

Tatsuro Taira's 18 Wins, 10 Submissions, and the Night He Faced the Striker With the Highest Rate in UFC History

Tatsuro Taira's 18 Wins, 10 Submissions, and the Night He Faced the Striker With the Highest Rate in UFC History

Back in May 2026, there was a matchup that looked like a textbook clash of incompatible styles — the kind of fight that gets booked because both fighters earned it, not because anyone expected a clean narrative to emerge. Tatsuro Taira, sitting at 18 professional wins with 10 by submission, was fina
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UFC 327 Was a Knockout Party. The One Grappler Invited Didn't Even Show.

UFC 327 Was a Knockout Party. The One Grappler Invited Didn't Even Show.

UFC 327 was a knockout fest in Miami. Carlos Ulberg blew out his knee in the first round, then knocked Jiri Prochazka out cold to win the light heavyweight title.
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Taira Has Eight Submission Wins Going Into His First Title Shot — UFC 328 Spent Fight Week Talking About Guns

Taira Has Eight Submission Wins Going Into His First Title Shot — UFC 328 Spent Fight Week Talking About Guns

Eight submission wins in the UFC. An 18-1 professional record.
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The Numbers Behind the Most Grappling-Dependent UFC Title Challenger in Years

The Numbers Behind the Most Grappling-Dependent UFC Title Challenger in Years

There's a number floating around that should make every jiu-jitsu practitioner sit up straight. That's the percentage of Tatsuro Taira's significant strikes that come from the ground.
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