Tatsuro Taira predicts he has what it takes and it’s not a matter of “if,” but “when.” A bright, budding star from Japan, Taira (12-0 MMA, 2-0 UFC) has already made a splash in the UFC, just two fights into his promotional tenure, with largely dominant wins over Carlos Candelario and C.J. Vergara. Ahead of his UFC Fight Night 218 bout Saturday at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Taira embraces the newfound spotlight, but also recognizes there’s much more work to be done – inside and outside the cage
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