MMA Junkie analyst Dan Tom goes in-depth to break down the biggest fights in the UFC. Today, he takes a closer look at the UFC Fight Night 244 main event: Brandon Royval vs. Tatsuro Taira ( ESPN+ ). Brandon Royval UFC Fight Night 244 preview Brandon Royval Staple info: Record: 16-7 MMA, 6-3 UFC Height: 5’9″ Age: 32 Weight: 125 lbs. Reach: 68″ Last fight: Decision win over Brandon Moreno (Feb. 24, 2024) Camp: Factory-X Muay Thai (Denver) Stance/striking style: Southpaw/muay Thai Risk management: Fair Supplemental info: + LFA flyweight title + Amateur MMA accolades + Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt + 4 KO victories + 9 submission wins + 10 first-round finishes + KO power + Aggressive pace and pressure + Active feints and footwork + Diverse shot selection ^ Coming forward or off the counter + Dangerous knees and elbows + Active and urgent scrambler ^ Good granby rolls + Excellent transitional grappler ^ Opportunistic submission threat +/- 3-2 inside the UFC Apex Tatsuro Taira UFC Fight Night 244 preview Tatsuro Taira Staple info: Record: 16-0 MMA, 6-0 UFC Height: 5’7″ Age: 24 Weight: 125 lbs.
The rest is here: