"This will be my second T-Mobile experience. Very happy to be back, very excited to be fighting in front of all the fans,"
"As long as it's (the octagon) is big I don't worry too much."
"After last fight I wanted a top ranked (fighter). Hearing the name Brandon Moreno it was like the perfect opponent that I wanted. I think it will be the perfect match to determine the next title contender,"
"Looking at Kyoji's fight I think he showed a great performance, obviously that's something I have to show this Saturday as well. Make sure I finish Moreno, which he's never been finished, give him the first finish. That's what I have to show,"
Tatsuro Taira returns to the big stage at UFC 323, fighting before a packed arena for the first time since 2023. The 17-1 flyweight faces former champion Brandon Moreno in a matchup Taira sought to prove his standing among the division's elite. Taira welcomes the energized atmosphere and expresses confidence performing in large venues. He frames the bout as an opportunity to elevate into title contention, citing Kyoji Horiguchi's earlier statement win as the national standard to meet. Taira aims to deliver the first career finish of Moreno and solidify his case for the next title shot.
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