UFC Vegas 108 Preview: Taira vs. Park Flyweight Showdown

The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is set for another night of high-stakes action this Saturday, August 2, 2025, at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada. UFC Vegas 108 will feature a flyweight main event with significant implications for the top of the 125-pound division. Two dynamic standouts, Tatsuro Taira and the undefeated Hyun Sung Park, are set to clash in a five-round showdown that could propel one of them into the title conversation by late 2025 and beyond.

Tatsuro Taira: The Comeback Mission

Ranked No. 6 in the division, Tatsuro Taira (16-1) enters the cage looking to rebound from his first professional loss. His split-decision defeat to veteran Brandon Royval was a tough lesson, with many suggesting his lack of aggression in key moments may have cost him the judges' favor. That experience, however, has made him a more focused and dangerous fighter. Taira's original opponent, Amir Albazi, withdrew from the card, but the Okinawan fighter insists the change hasn't shaken his resolve.

"The last fight against Royval… definitely made me realize I need to get better conditioning and, of course, the striking side as well," Taira said at the UFC Vegas 108 media day. "I’m back now, definitely as a better fighter... Now I’m fighting Hyun Sung Park, who is a younger opponent. Now it’s my turn to show the experience and what UFC fighters are."

Taira's well-rounded skill set is reflected in his statistics. He lands more strikes than he absorbs and boasts a striking accuracy of 60%. His real strength, however, lies in his grappling, where he averages 2.73 takedowns per fight. This formidable ground game will be a crucial factor against an unranked opponent.

Tatsuro Taira: Fighter Profile

• Record: 16-1 (5 KO/TKO, 7 SUB, 4 DEC)

• Age: 25

• Current Ranking: No. 6

• Betting Line: -345

• Notable Stats: 60% striking accuracy, 2.73 takedowns per 15 minutes (44% accuracy)

Hyun Sung “Peace of Mind” Park: The Ultimate Test

Hyun Sung Park (10-0), a "Road to UFC" standout, finds himself in the main event spotlight after being pulled from a different card. Despite the short-notice change and the jump to a five-round affair, Park's confidence is soaring. At 29 years old, he's in his competitive prime and brings a perfect, undefeated record into the octagon.

The biggest question mark surrounding Park is his strength of schedule, as he has yet to face a ranked opponent. Taira represents a monumental step up in competition, and a win here would instantly legitimize Park as a serious contender.

"Since this was such a short-notice fight, actually there was no camp, no preparation [for Taira]," Park stated. "He’s a good MMA fighter, but not too great, so I think I’ll be able to beat him. I will smash Taira Tatsuro. I will break him."

Park's aggressive striking style is evident in his stats, landing 4.27 significant strikes per minute. While his takedown accuracy is lower than Taira's, he boasts a perfect 100% takedown defense, a stat that will be put to the ultimate test against Taira's relentless grappling.

Hyun Sung "Peace of Mind" Park: Fighter Profile

• Record: 10-0 (4 KO/TKO, 5 SUB, 1 DEC)

• Age: 29

• Current Ranking: Unranked

• Betting Line: +250

• Notable Stats: 4.27 significant strikes landed per minute, 100% takedown defense

Stylistic Breakdown and Prediction

This matchup is a classic clash between a high-level grappler and a powerful, confident striker. Taira will likely seek to use his wrestling to ground Park, while Park will look to keep the fight on the feet and use his superior striking volume to find a finish. The five-round format could prove to be the most significant factor, as Taira has experience in a 25-minute war, while this will be uncharted territory for Park.

While Park's undefeated record is impressive, his lack of experience against elite-level talent is a major hurdle. Taira's grappling and recent experience against top-tier competition give him a clear advantage. Expect Taira to weather the early storm and eventually begin to wear on Park with takedown attempts and ground control. The fight will be close and hard-fought, but Taira's well-rounded game should see him through.

Prediction: Taira def. Park by unanimous decision