Mick Maynard's Shoes: What's next for Tatsuro Taira after first loss at UFC Fight Night 244?

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The ascent of Japanese sensation Tatsuro Taira took a success in Saturday’s UFC Struggle Evening 244 within the type of his first profession loss.

Taira (16-1 MMA, 6-1 UFC) entered his headliner towards Brandon Royval (17-7 MMA, 7-3 UFC) on the UFC Apex in Las Vegas with aspirations of a title shot, however sadly actuality proved out completely different with a break up determination defeat in a Struggle of the 12 months contender.

The consequence was hardly a defining level for Taira, who had the victory inside attain on a number of events. The 24-year-old is bound to show progress from the expertise, and if this efficiency was any indication, he can be a high contender at 125 kilos for years to come back.

The place does Taira go after he sustained his first profession blemish? Watch the video above for ideas and evaluation on his future after UFC Struggle Evening 244.

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