How good is Tatsuro Taira? | Full Breakdown of Otatsu lock/Renzo hook/Broomstick takedown

In this video, Aljo breaks down this insane BJJ move from Tatsuro Taira. Enjoy!
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[@ultimatefactschampionship8758]

You deserve another championship belt for this breakdown, bro. Most "breakdowns" are just surface-level fluff for easy content, but you just immediately delivered the most detailed and high-level breakdown of an MMA fight on KZbin I've seen in 15+ years. Please continue to do these. Great job, Jamain!

[@m.w.r.1408]

One of the best grapplers in the sport finally doing breakdowns!!

[@FunkMasterUFC]

Thanks, brother! I’ve done a few in the past, but I’m gonna start doing more of them as best as I can

[@user-zb7dy3kk6x]

You supported many Japanese fighters such as Uruka Sasaki, Kai Asakura, Naoki Inoue, and Mizuki Inoue when they trained in the US, so most Japanese fans love you.

[@FunkMasterUFC]

Thank you. Respect

[@user-rm2px9qs7y]

I heard from experienced fighters that the "Otatsu Lock" sometimes destroys their knees. Taira may have known this, but this match was probably the first time he actually destroyed his opponent. The "Otatsu Lock" is a technique invented by Japanese fighter Tatsumitsu Wada, who competed in ONE Championship, and is well known among Japanese MMA freaks as the technique that tormented "DJ" kzbin.info1UzX7Bw0TIA?si=CaHMvpKwEl3anzrb kzbin.infohIIMiI_gpp0?si=oAlrfYKN7VYc7RmK

[@ezekielclark434]

More breakdowns!! Love the content!

[@FunkMasterUFC]

You got it! Thanks for tuning in

[@vkloudzy]

Beautiful breakdown and insight as to how you approach the mental side of this and I’m looking forward to more 🖤

[@BlinkrBanana]

as much as I’m not usually a big fan of your style your breakdowns are extremely informative ❤

[@JokerzGallery]

Thanks for the breakdown, Champ! What a crazy submission!

[@wendysalines4818]

Amazing breakdown thank you

[@patricknez7258]

Awesome breakdown and attention to detail! Very informative

[@aaronjohnson8995]

Keep the breakdowns up I love this, excited for your fight against Evelov

[@kidkryos]

This is great. Please keep doing these grappling breakdowns!!

[@dudeshamus1451]

It's awesome to see someone of Aljo's caliber doing detailed breakdowns. Hope to see more in the future and continued success at 145lbs, champ!

[@drumcircler]

Great move by move breakdown.

[@ewo924]

You just broke this down. Good stuff the worst used to be when I got flattened out on my back was nearly impossible to get up. This makes mad sense.

[@otaku_yamao]

Thanks Aljo You are a legend.

[@thecaribbeanhashira]

Great breakdown🥊🥋

[@FunkMasterUFC]

Glad you enjoyed it 💪🏾

[@boka664]

Thank god the beard is otw back 🙏🏻😂

[@FunkMasterUFC]

😂😂

[@Cc81727]

@@FunkMasterUFCno really the fans are thanking god rn the clean shaven look has you looking like a cartoon character 😭😭😭😭😭😭all love tho

[@jameskallaghan9923]

Love those videos , thx so much ! You and Mighty Mouse are the top I love it when you break down techniques and giving your opinions. You guys clearly belong with GSP in the hall of fame

[@vkloudzy]

In your next fight can you make faces like merab. Your dominant performances will look even more dominant to casuals and I guarantee you’ll be loved

[@truk06]

it won’t change anything, since the knee a lot of people just decided they were gonna hate aljo regardless

[@trevorphillips8734]

I like Aljo but his style will never garner fans and that’s okay because it’s usually very dominant which I respect. Just go out there perform and let everyone boo. Feed on it.

[@hammbaby]

liked and subscribed

[@user-yl8hd8ul9y]

This technique makes your best backpacker status undeniable

[@Serpinoroth]

you can hear that right before perez falls down there are 2 pops, so at least 2 ligaments torn - 100% MCL (inner side ligament) and PCL (the one that protects from pivoting motion - feet outside/right foot clockwise, knees inside/counter-clockwise and from drawer forces).

[@dooby4380]

Aljo might just be the goat

[@TeemoForLife]

next fight?

[@benmcreynolds8581]

It's cool when you make breakdown analysis style content. You're good at talking things thru and explaining them in clear detail. *Question, when you described that tactic to extend your jaw. Has that ever caused issues with someone's jaw slipping out of place or something especially when fighting off a submission? I'm curious because a few years back I dislocated my jaw and had to get it physically put back into place by a doctor and holy f*ck it was one of worst experiences of my life. It took so much force for the doctor to pull and reposition my jaw. I know this was a uncommon experience but I couldn't help but be curious about if anything like this has happened to anyone in one of those submission battles type of situations? (Random: Henry Cejudo comes off like such a narcissist that he probably thinks he is this good at giving quality breakdown videos? Sorry Henry irritates me, especially with his whole I'm the smartest person vibe) Anyways, this is probably a stupid idea but you are one of the most skilled grapplers at utilizing the backpack, so what if you worked with a company to make uniquely customized Aljo designed backpack? They could be specifically designed for transporting all your MMA equipment to the gym? To Training? Probably a stupid idea, it just randomly popped into my head

[@FunkMasterUFC]

In regards to the jaw extension the technique, I haven’t seen or had any issues. Now I also try my best to never let someone full on chin lock me from back control, and crush my jaw inwards. That would seem logical to eff your jaw muscles up. As for Henry, I try to ignore the obnoxious parts and just listen to what he’s seeing. It gives me extra perspective from another high level athlete. Then I get to see if I’m completely wrong, a little wrong, missing details, or can gain a shift in how I’m attacking a problem/situation. And as for the backpack, we’ve crossed that possibility so many times but can’t seem to get a proper team to bring it to life.

[@unique_mushroom]

@@FunkMasterUFCprops aljo many content creators and pros wouldnt take the time to read such a long comment, let alone thoughtfully reply to it🙌

[@Horizon0505iije]

LOVE U FROM JAPAN (Though I live in Chicago for now)

[@AlexanderSartore]

This was awesome! Thanks for the breakdown, champ! Just wanted to let you how to say his name correctly - it’s Ta-i-ra, like “Thai-ra” or “Tie-ra.”

[@kennethvillarin225]

Aljo great video, looking forward to more of these break down. You gotta change ur twitter pic tho - not the champ at the moment so u gotta respect the belt holder. Stay hustling.

[@ewo924]

Seems like the best he could do in that henzo lock? Was stay calm? Seems like he panicked

[@jackmanHugh]

That's a more dangerous skill than Oblivious Kick;;

[@nataliogonzalez306]

fire vid

[@xxo_696]

Many fans in Japan have a lot of respect for you! I look forward to your great career !

[@bitmantv3660]

Aljo I want to interview you soon when my channel gets 📈 abit more 😂😂 bare with me bro we working 😂🇯🇲🇬🇧

[@Ali-vl1sc]

I know your speciality is grappling but is it possible for you to break down striking KO sequences?

[@FunkMasterUFC]

100%! It might not be as detailed as my grappling breakdowns though. But I could for sure sequences.

[@Rugbiii]

Aljo call out ryan hall out for a grappling match would be awesome to see!

[@DCFGJP123]

Otatsu lock all day 😉✌😎

[@teleportdinero]

japan coming in first place?👀

[@ryoh.1785]

🥋

[@danInRealife]

I appreciate your breakdowns and everything you do Aljo. I been a long time fan for sure. I honestly think that Asian dude did that ish on purpose. I just don't believe he practices that with his teammates Because the results would be the same. Now I'm not necessarily mad at him, but this is a sport. So if you know a move can disable somebody like that, I would not be surprised if he does it again. If he does it again and again and again, should a move like that be allowed??

[@FunkMasterUFC]

Yea, at that point you need to go down, and choose a different position to battle from. Risk isn't worth it.

[@LarryMayvid]

​@@FunkMasterUFC When it happened, I thought he resisted the takedown too hard and that's what caused the injury. Is that what you're saying? Like, if he had accepted the takedown and relaxed his leg, it wouldn't have popped? People resist their opponents advancing position so much that they end up in horrible positions, when they could choose to let it go earlier and put themselves in a more ideal position to escape or reverse. Seems like it's just a mentality, and could easily be changed, but it almost never gets addressed. I learned when I resisted an opponents leglock entry too much, get reaped very fast and hard, and got my acl torn 😕 Awesome breakdown, man, thanks for making it!

[@user-iq8pr4gw6u]

Sorry, Funk Master, a Japanese fan misunderstood your post when looking at Google's translation.

[@barbaro49]

If you force a turn in front of the grounded Otatsu Rock, you will fall prey to the twister.

[@KnowOne111]

Felt like Taira didn’t have the urgency he needed in the clinch

[@never_mind420]

I'm a Japanese person who loves you. You are the most popular MMA fighter around me! Including me of course! So I'm really happy that you mentioned Japanese fighters! I'm looking forward to the next match!

[@The808Alii]

Aljo, use this method when pronouncing Japanese names: A (Ah), E (Eh), I (Ee), O (Oh), U (Ooh). His surname is pronounced Tie Rah. I Hope it helps you.

[@user-cn6xx8uo7k]

I am Japanese. I apologize for the rude behavior of my compatriots towards you on Twitter. Many Japanese people are your fans and respect you.

[@JimboOrtega00]

Who do you have in Taira vs Mokaev?

[@jesusiskingofkings4428]

Mokaev all day

[@jesusiskingofkings4428]

Taira is overrated

[@scottc2076]

I think Mokaev can take down Taira. His takedown defense isn’t as good as his takedown offense

[@osmondnguyen5781]

It’s going to be tough for Mokaev to play the top pressure game with Taira. He’s too crafty with his sweeps and it’s incredibly hard to keep a flyweight grappling specialist on his back. I like Taira in the match up with Mokaev.

[@zenmartialartist701]

​​@@jesusiskingofkings4428 bruh what? Mokaev has almost lost every UFC fight he's been in, it took a top 5 opponent for Taira to even look like he was in trouble and he still got a finish.

[@username-hs3pc]

Opponent breaks knee. "I'm very happy thank youuuuu!!!!!!!!"

[@user-in6ss8rc4n]

Champ was got punch from Japanese mma fan😂

[@user-oc9mc9fb3r]

多くの日本人は翻訳を間違えてしまい悪い勘違いをしてしまいました

[@bitmantv3660]

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[@misty552]

Taira's interpreter didn't translate accurately, but Taira said that was a "secret technique against a wrestler" I'm not sure he meant that injury was caused intentionally, but I think he knew that otatsu lock could lead to injury. By the way, as a japanese, I was ashamed that a lot of japanese fans talk shit about you on the twitter On behalf of all japanese, I would like to apologize I'm huge your fan, I can't wait seeing your next fight and you become double champ in the future!!

[@davidbell4626]

Who's your next victim champ?

[@facethefacts000]

Evloev

[@UmiKazeHoshiZora]

Yo it’s T A I R A Not T A I A R A Awesome break down either way😂

[@Nameless2k6]

Merab about to use his copy technique jitsu , lol

[@Light-lt1st]

According to Ryo Okada, Taira's second, he saw Tatsumitsu Wada, the creator of the technique, use this technique on a sparing partner during practice and injure the opponent's knee. Of course it wasn't intentional, it was an accident. It is a very dangerous technique, so everyone should not try it lightly.

[@DaVontae12T]

We waiting on Dana to give u a title fight champ tell him and hunter stop hating on you and give u volk or yair

[@leewayde]

Cut the music or turn it down please 🙏

[@DM-sy4hg]

The wrestler/wrestling coach got taken down and his ego couldn't handle it. His 100% resistance blew that knee out. Taira is GOOD though. The injury is taking away from that.

[@FunkMasterUFC]

I don’t think that’s taking away from that. He is wood for sure and only getting better. I will say I scored the first round for Perez and it seems the judges did too. I think a Pantoja will see that he can get off on combinations and possibly try to take him down first? My 2 cents on what I would look to improve on if I were Taira.

[@DM-sy4hg]

@@FunkMasterUFC him and pantoja would be a great fight

[@baylorhill7238]

Tbh I didn’t like u cuz I felt like u were acting with yan but honestly even if you were it’s a hard sport and you gotta do what you gotta do to survive it also great break down ur turning me into a fan

[@12notorious50]

アルジョの次戦で"おたつLOCK"が見れるかも😏

[@user-fo2mr9nq7v]

my IDOL　aljo!!🇯🇵

[@facethefacts000]

🫡

[@user-tx6zl1yq5s]

Maybe he accidentally did it in practice and figured it out?

[@FunkMasterUFC]

Could've. He would have to disclose that.

[@DisingenuousComment]

Tahara? Tayara? Dude its just Taira like Tyra Banks. Why do people try to over-complicate japanese names

[@thundersystem5091]

Alj.. please ask Kai to add Japanese subtitles. I want to know more about your opinion.😢🔥

[@PDA8220]

Not "taiara" it's "Taira".@

[@takotakonasu4545]

チャンピオン、平良を誘ってグラップリングしてみてはいかが？

[@user-ug6wq2ge8y]

平良達郎よりも強い日本人がいます 堀口恭司です RIZINフライ級のチャンピオンです 朝倉かい、のこともバンタム級で倒している セルジオペティスにも勝ちました 堀口恭司が日本人の中で最高です

[@chizzelfingers]

great breakdown, bro mma fans love u aljo. just remember only the haters get online and comment shtt. ur fans ,normal ppl don't comment alot. ur awesome man

[@FunkMasterUFC]

Appreciate you 🙏🏾💪🏾 And yes, trust me, I’ve learned a while ago that it’s mostly the crazy folks that come online to spew a bunch of hate.

[@cbfhesxjebakdh]

Bro. Taira = Ta-‘E’-Ra.🙏 Not Taihara. 🫡