UFC Vegas 108 Fight Preview: Tatsuro Taira vs Hyun Sung Park, Analysis, Betting Odds, & Predictions
In the main event of UFC Vegas 108, Tatsuro Taira and Hyun Sung Park squared off in a highly-anticipated flyweight bout. Taira, a 25-year-old Japanese prospect with a record of 17-1, was returning from his first professional loss, while Park, a 29-year-old South Korean fighter, was undefeated at 10-0.
Taira, known for his submission skills, entered the fight looking to improve his striking defense following a split decision loss to Brandon Royval in October 2024. Despite allowing many significant strikes, Taira is noted for his accuracy, particularly from control positions, and has moderate takedown accuracy (44%). Park, on the other hand, is a heavy striker with a high volume (4.27 significant strikes per minute) and excellent striking defense (60% strikes avoided). However, he faced a reach disadvantage and had less experience in longer fights.
The fight was expected to be a competitive matchup between an experienced, well-rounded Taira and a younger, undefeated but less tested Park, with many predictions favouring a fight going over 3.5 rounds due to Taira’s grappling prowess and Park’s striking volume. However, the outcome was different as Taira managed to secure a submission victory in Round 2, reestablishing himself as a top contender in the division.
Meanwhile, in another notable fight, Chris Duncan from Scotland showcased his exciting fighting style, collecting his 4th win in his short 5-fight stint with the UFC. Duncan, who has a weakness in his chin, has demonstrated great wrestling skills with excellent takedowns and opportunistic submission skills.
Mateusz Rebecki, another promising UFC fighter, faced off against an opponent in a different bout. Rebecki, who has a 100% takedown defense rating and averages over 5 takedowns per fight, had to overcome his height and reach disadvantage to find success in striking. Despite this, he has dominated his first 3 wins before receiving his first loss by KO.
UFC Vegas 108 took place on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at the Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. The preliminary card was covered by ESPN, and the main card was covered by ESPN+. The preliminary card started at 4 p.m. ET, and the main card started at 7 p.m. ET.
For betting enthusiasts, the best bet for the Main Event was Over 3.5 Total Rounds (+115) at BetOnline. However, the prediction for the Main Event is Tatsuro Taira wins by points (+250) at BetOnline.
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- During the UFC Vegas 108 event, Tatsuro Taira, known for his submission skills, and Hyun Sung Park, a formidable striker, were matched in a highly-anticipated bout.
- Taira, who entered the fight aiming to improve his striking defense, secured a submission victory in Round 2, demonstrating his resilience and grappling prowess in the sports arena.
