Tatsuro Taira dominated Hyun Sung Park at UFC Vegas 108, bouncing back from his first career loss with a first-round submission victory, impressing fighters like Dominick Cruz and Henry Cejudo who see him as a future flyweight champion.
The UFC flyweight division took the spotlight Saturday night, marking the promotion’s return to their home base since May. Quite the homecoming, right?
In the main event of UFC Vegas 108, Tatsuro Taira and Hyun Sung Park clashed in a crucial 125-pound bout at UFC APEX in Las Vegas. Taira aimed to rebound from his first loss to Brandon Royval 10 months ago at UFC Vegas 98. Meanwhile, Park stepped into his first UFC headliner, boasting a perfect 10-0 record with nine finishes. Talk about pressure!
Taira made it look effortless, dropping Park early in Round 1 and dominating the round. Then, in Round 2, he hoisted Park into the air, slammed him down, and sealed the deal with a brutal face crank submission. His record now? A solid 17-1. Impressive!
The MMA community had plenty to say about this electrifying main event. Fighters and fans alike took to social media, sharing their reactions.
Dominick Cruz tweeted, “Taira is a true-real threat at Flyweight to win a belt in the future!” High praise from a legend.
Henry Cejudo chimed in, noting Taira’s talent and growth since his loss to Royval. He even predicted Taira could be the UFC Flyweight Champion by 2026. Bold prediction!
Charles “InnerG” Johnson expressed his excitement, saying Taira looked great coming back from his fight with Royval. He added, “What a great night of fights at the UFC Apex.”
And there you have it—an unforgettable night at UFC Vegas 108. Can’t wait to see what’s next for Taira!