UFC Fight Night 244 pre-event facts: Brad Tavares set to break Michael Bisping's longtime record

The UFC begins its final stretch of events at the UFC Apex this year Saturday with UFC Fight Night 244 in Las Vegas, which streams on ESPN+.

A key flyweight matchup is set to headline the card. Former title challenger Brandon Royval (16-7 MMA, 6-3 UFC) will clash with undefeated Japanese sensation Tatsuro Taira (16-0 MMA, 6-0 UFC) in a five-round bout with title contention stakes.

For more on the numbers, check out MMA Junkie’s pre-event facts about UFC Fight Night 244.

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Brandon Royval vs. Tatsuro Taira