October 17, 2022 3: 30 pm ET
LAS VEGAS – Tatsuro Taira beat CJ Vergara with a second-round submission Saturday on the initial card at UFC Fight Night 212 in Las Vegas.
Take a appearance inside the battle with Taira, who remained unbeaten and got his veryfirst surface in the UFC after a choice win in his advertising launching in May.
Taira on the battle’s secret minute
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 15: (L-R) Tatsuro Taira of Japan punches CJ Vergara in a flyweight battle throughout the UFC Fight Night occasion at UFC APEX on October 15, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)
“I’m actually happy I might truly program that actually aggressive mindset (in the battle). I might hear my corners’ voice, and likewise my challenger’s breath and every minute. I might infact takepleasurein this battle.”
Taira on staying unbeaten
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 15: (L-R) CJ Vergara punches Tatsuro Taira of Japan in a flyweight battle throughout the UFC Fight Night occasion at UFC APEX on October 15, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)
“I’m alleviated. (If I desire to) obstacle for the title belt, I simply can’t lose. I’m launched from some pressure.”
Taira on what he desires next
“I desire to have numerous battles. I’m 22 when I came to the States. I truly feel I’m enhancing a lot. … I’m not in a rush for getting the title belt, however at least I desire to have 3 (more) battles.”
To hear more from Taira, check out the video of the complete post-fight interview listedbelow.
Tatsuro Taira complete post-fight interview
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