Tatsuro Taira might soon be a household name.
The 23-year-old Naha, Japan, native enters his 2024 campaign poised for a breakthrough as one of the more intriguing talents in the Ultimate Fighting Championship flyweight division. Taira improved to 5-0 inside the Octagon and 14-0 overall in his most recent assignment, as he buried Carlos Hernandez with punches in the second round of their UFC Fight Night 233 pairing on Dec. 9. He has secured 11 of his 14 victories by knockout, technical knockout or submission.
As Taira awaits word on his next step from UFC matchmakers, here are five things you might not know about him: