Joshua Van beats Tatsuro Taira by TKO in round 5 at UFC 328

Joshua Van defeated Tatsuro Taira by fifth-round TKO at UFC 328, stopping the Japanese flyweight at 1:32 of the final frame. The Myanmar fighter extended his record to 17-2 in a scheduled five-round flyweight contest that went the distance before the late finish.

How it ended

Van found the stoppage in round five, forcing the referee to wave off the bout at 1:32. The finish came deep into the championship rounds after Taira, whose record now stands at 0-1, was unable to continue. The bout had reached the final session before Van secured the TKO.

Updated records

• Tatsuro Taira — 0-1
• Joshua Van — 17-2 (9 KO)

What's next

Van moves to 17-2 with his ninth stoppage victory, positioning himself further up the flyweight ladder following the late finish. Taira falls to 0-1 after the fifth-round defeat and will look to regroup from the first loss on his record. Both men now await their next assignments in the division.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Tatsuro Taira vs Joshua Van?

Joshua Van defeated Tatsuro Taira by TKO in round 5 at UFC 328.

How did Tatsuro Taira vs Joshua Van end?

The fight ended by TKO in round 5 at 1:32.

What's Joshua Van's record now?

Joshua Van now stands at 17-2 (9 KO).

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