Brandon Moreno vs Tatsuro Taira — Fight recap

Tatsuro Taira defeated Brandon Moreno via KO/TKO in the second round at 2:24 on December 6, 2025, with referee Mark Smith officiating. Taira's superior striking output proved decisive, landing 28 of 48 significant strikes (58%) compared to Moreno's 9 of 17 (52%), while controlling the fight's tempo with 4:27 of control time against Moreno's 0:05.

Though Moreno attempted one submission and landed eight of fourteen head strikes, Taira's consistent pressure and volume—particularly 23 head strikes from 42 attempts—overwhelmed his opponent. Taira also secured one takedown on four attempts, establishing dominance in multiple phases.

The loss marks a significant setback for Moreno in the flyweight division.