Tasturo Taira added a former UFC title challenger to his resume, however maybe not the best way he wished.

In his most up-to-date outing, the Japanese prospect picked up a TKO victory over longtime contender Alex Perez in June. It was a really combat that solely lasted a couple of spherical and a half. Taira received Perez’s again whereas standing and did a maneuver that badly injured Perez’s knee. Taira received his hand raised, maintained his unbeaten file and received a $50,000 Efficiency of the Night time bonus.

You possibly can watch Taira’s win within the video above.

Taira (16-0 MMA, 6-0 UFC) returns to the octagon this Saturday in the primary occasion of UFC Combat Night time 244 in Las Vegas. He takes on former UFC title challenger Brandon Royval (16-7 MMA, 6-3 UFC) in a flyweight contest.

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