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

Joshua Van stopped Tatsuro Taira by TKO in the fifth round at UFC 328, extending his record to 17-2 in a flyweight contest that went the distance of the scheduled championship rounds. The Myanmar fighter found the finish late after nearly 25 minutes of action, handing Taira his first professional defeat and moving to nine knockout victories in his career.

How it ended

Van secured the stoppage at 1:32 of the fifth round, bringing an end to the contest in the final frame. The finish came after four completed rounds, with the referee waving off the action midway through the fifth. Taira, making his professional debut, was unable to reach the final bell as Van closed the show in the championship rounds.

Updated records

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

What's next

Van now stands at 17-2 and has won his latest outing in the flyweight division, adding another stoppage to his ledger. Taira drops to 0-1 in his maiden professional appearance and will look to regroup after the first-round setback to his career. Both fighters will await their next assignments in a competitive 125-pound weight class.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Joshua Van vs Tatsuro Taira?

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

How did Joshua Van vs Tatsuro Taira 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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