UFC 328 results: Joshua Van stops Tatsuro Taira with late TKO in thrilling Fight of the Year contender
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Key Points:
- Joshua Van successfully defended his UFC flyweight title by defeating challenger Tatsuro Taira via fifth-round TKO at UFC 328, showcasing a dominant performance with 131 significant strikes landed and strong takedown defense.
- The fight marked the youngest title bout in UFC history and was the first UFC title fight between two Asian-born fighters, with Van aged 24 and Taira 26.
- Despite Taira's early ground control advantage, Van turned the tide with powerful striking, culminating in a decisive body attack that led to the stoppage.
- Taira's loss extends Japan's streak of unsuccessful UFC title fights, as the country continues to await its first UFC champion.
- Looking ahead, Van is open to a rematch with former champion Alexandre Pantoja, who was present at the event, signaling a likely next title defense against him.
