LAS VEGAS – Tatsuro Taira beat CJ Vergara with a second-round submission Saturday on the preliminary card at UFC Fight Night 212 in Las Vegas.
Take a look inside the fight with Taira, who stayed unbeaten and got his first finish in the UFC after a decision win in his promotional debut in May.
Tatsuro Taira vs. CJ Vergara
Result: Tatsuro Taira def. CJ Vergara via submission (armbar) – Round 2, 4:19
Updated records: Taira (12-0 MMA, 2-0 UFC), Vergara (10-4-1 MMA, 1-2 UFC)
Key stat: Taira has six career submissions; the armbar was his first with that finish as a pro fighter.
Taira on the fight's key moment
“I’m really glad I could really show that really aggressive attitude (in the fight). I could hear my corners’ voice, and also my opponent’s breath and every moment. I could actually enjoy this fight.”
Taira on staying unbeaten
“I’m relieved. (If I want to) challenge for the title belt, I just can’t lose. I’m released from some pressure.”
Taira on what he wants next
“I want to have multiple fights. I’m 22 when I came to the States. I really feel I’m improving a lot. … I’m not in a rush for getting the title belt, but at least I want to have three (more) fights.”
To hear more from Taira, check out the video of the full post-fight interview below.
Tatsuro Taira full post-fight interview
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