What was the main event of UFC Vegas 108?

The main event featured Tatsuro Taira dominating Hyun Sung Park, securing a victory by submission in the second round. This victory marked Taira’s impressive return following his only professional loss.

Who evaluated the performances after UFC Vegas 108?

Following the event, MMA Fighting’s analysts, Mike Heck and Jed Meshew, provided their insights on Taira's performance, his post-fight interview, and potential future title shot prospects.

Which fights were highlighted as contenders for Fight of the Year?

The lightweight bouts between Chris Duncan and Mateusz Rebecki, as well as Esteban Ribovics and Elves Brener, were discussed as strong candidates for Fight of the Year due to their thrilling action.

Where can I listen to the UFC Vegas 108 post-fight show?

You can watch the post-fight show above or find the audio-only version on major platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify.

What were some notable performances from UFC Vegas 108?

Apart from Taira's victory, the event showcased several standout performances, particularly in the exciting lightweight matchups that kept fans on the edge of their seats.

UFC Vegas 108 Results: Tatsuro Taira Stuns With Submission Win – Full Card Recap

UFC Vegas 108 delivered an action-packed night capped by Tatsuro Taira’s dominant submission win over Hyun Sung Park in the main event. The Japanese flyweight rebounded from his first career loss with a second-round face crank, reigniting talks of a future title shot. Below, we break down all 11 bouts, including Fight of the Night contenders and highlight-reel finishes.

Tatsuro Taira’s Redemption Arc

Taira (16-1) silenced doubters with a grappling masterclass against Park, transitioning seamlessly from strikes to a fight-ending submission at 1:06 of Round 2. His post-fight interview with Michael Bisping went viral due to language barrier humour, but his performance spoke volumes—Taira’s ground game remains among the division’s elite.

Title Shot Implications

Analysts Mike Heck and Jed Meshew debated whether Taira’s win warrants a top-5 opponent next. With the flyweight division stacked, his striking defence may need refinement before a championship opportunity.

Fight of the Night Contenders

Two lightweight wars stole the undercard spotlight:

Duncan vs. Rebecki: A Slugfest

Chris Duncan edged Mateusz Rebecki via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27) in a back-and-forth battle featuring 147 significant strikes landed collectively. Both fighters earned $50K bonuses.

Ribovics vs. Brener: Technical Warfare

Esteban Ribovics outpointed Elves Brener (29-28, 30-27, 30-27) in a striking clinic, mixing leg kicks with crisp combos to sway judges.

Full UFC Vegas 108 Results

Main Card (ESPN+)	Result
Tatsuro Taira vs. Hyun Sung Park	Taira def. Park by submission (face crank), Round 2 (1:06)
Mateusz Rebecki vs. Chris Duncan	Duncan def. Rebecki by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
Elves Brener vs. Esteban Ribovics	Ribovics def. Brener by unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
Karol Rosa vs. Nora Cornolle	Rosa def. Cornolle by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-27, 29-27)
Neil Magny vs. Elizeu Zaleski	Magny def. Zaleski by TKO (ground and pound), Round 2 (4:39)
Preliminary Card (ESPN+)
Danny Silva vs. Kevin Vallejos	Vallejos def. Silva by unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
Rinya Nakamura vs. Nathan Fletcher	Nakamura def. Fletcher by KO (liver kick), Round 1 (1:02)
Rodolfo Vieira vs. Tresean Gore	Vieira def. Gore by unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
Nick Klein vs. Andrey Pulyaev	Pulyaev def. Klein by TKO (body kick and punches), Round 2 (1:31)
Austin Bashi vs. John Yannis	Bashi def. Yannis by submission (rear naked choke), Round 1 (3:39)
Rafael Estevam vs. Felipe Bunes	Estevam def. Bunes by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Piera Rodriguez vs. Ketlen Souza	Rodriguez def. Souza by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)