UFC President Dana White has indicated that the organization could consider returning to Japan for a fight night event if Tatsuro Taira emerges victorious and claims the flyweight championship at UFC 328 this weekend.
Taira is set to challenge Joshua Van for the flyweight gold. A win for Taira would make him the first Japanese UFC champion, a monumental achievement for both himself and his nation’s passionate MMA fanbase. Taira expressed his determination, stating, “It’s my dream, and also the Japanese fans. Japanese fans have been waiting for the UFC belt. I will win and bring the UFC belt back to Japan. I’m ready to seize this opportunity. I must be the person. After I win the belt, I want to help bring a big, big UFC event to Japan.”
In response to Taira’s aspirations and the potential significance of his victory, Dana White told CBS Mornings, “If this kid wins, we could go do a fight in Japan again.” This statement suggests that Taira’s success could pave the way for a major UFC event to be hosted in Japan in the near future.
