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UFC Fight Night 233 winner Tatsuro Taira surprised by first octagon KO, eyes Muhammad Mokaev next

Tatsuro Taira Muhammad Mokaev UFC UFC Fight Night 233 MMA Junkie

LAS VEGAS – Tatsuro Taira spoke to the media after UFC Fight Night 233 at Saturday’s post-fight news conference.

Taira (15-0 MMA, 5-0 UFC) answered questions from MMA Junkie and other media members after his second-round TKO of Carlos Hernandez. Japan’s Taira discussed being surprised by his first UFC knockout, his callout of Muhammad Mokaev, and being open to David Dvorak.

UFC Fight Night 233 took place Saturday at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. The card streamed on ESPN+.

Watch the video of Taira’s complete post-fight media availability above.

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For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie’s event hub for UFC Fight Night 233.

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