This weekend’s UFC event was meant to go down as a crucial flyweight title eliminator for Tatsuro Taira, but a late opponent change could put his championship aspirations on hold for a bit.
Tatsuro Taira Initially Scheduled to Face Fellow Flyweight Contender in Las Vegas
Seeking to rebound from a close split decision defeat to Brandon Royval last year, Tatsuro Taira walks into his third consecutive UFC main event with a lot to prove after suffering the first loss of his professional career. Originally, the Japanese grappling specialist was paired against the equally imposing Amir Albazi.