Tatsuro Taira since Day 1 has dreamt of carrying the Japanese flag into uncharted territory. A little over 18 months into his UFC tenure, Taira (14-0 MMA, 4-0 UFC) reflects fondly on his short but impactful time with the promotion. There’s still a far way to go, but even getting this far boosts his confidence he’s doing the right things. “I’m very happy to see the number of fans increasing, especially fans outside of Japan, though there is a language barrier because I don’t speak English,” Taira told MMA Junkie through an interpreter. “I’m happy that they like me after seeing me fight, and that gives me motivation to put on more exciting performances.
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