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The ascent of Japanese sensation Tatsuro Taira took a hit in Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 244 in the form of his first career loss.
Taira (16-1 MMA, 6-1 UFC) entered his headliner against Brandon Royval (17-7 MMA, 7-3 UFC) at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas with aspirations of a title shot, but unfortunately reality proved out different with a split decision defeat in a Fight of the Year contender.