Here’s the latest I can share based on recent reporting:
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Joshua Van defeated Tatsuro Taira by TKO in the fifth round at UFC 328, with the stoppage coming at 1:32 of the final round. This result keeps Van undefeated in the title defense run and hands Taira his first professional defeat.
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Reports from multiple outlets confirm the finish occurred late in the championship rounds, after Van pressed the action and landed decisive strikes. The official result listed Van as the winner by TKO (strikes) in Round 5.
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Following the bout, coverage notes Van’s continued position as flyweight champion and indicates Taira will regroup after the loss. The consensus view among outlets is that Van’s win reinforces his standing in the division and sets up potential title defense talk for future events.
If you’d like, I can pull more detailed round-by-round writeups or curate a quick highlights reel from the available media clips. Would you prefer a factual round-by-round summary, or a short highlights recap with key moments?
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Joshua Van IS BACK on the DC Check-In series after beating Alexandre Pantoja and now, at UFC 328 in Newark, defending his championship against Tatsuro Taira! Daniel Cormier sits down with the champ and discusses the controversial finish vs. Pantoja, and how life has been with the belt. Van talks about having wanted to beat Jon Jones' record for youngest champion in UFC history, and why he feels like he's still motivated to defend his title despite getting to the top of the sport. Josh gives...
www.iheart.comA flyweight title fight between Joshua Van (C) and Tatsuro Taira will serve as the co-main event for UFC 328 this weekend (May 9) at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.
www.sportskeeda.comJoshua Van delivered another Fight of the Year contender and successfully defended his flyweight crown against Tatsuro Taira at UFC 328 on Saturday night.
www.lowkickmma.comThe previously scheduled UFC flyweight title fight between champion Joshua Van and challenger Tatsuro Taira has moved from the April 11 UFC 327 card in Miami and now takes place at UFC 328 on May 9 in New Jersey.
www.yardbarker.comJoshua Van defeated Tatsuro Taira by TKO, round 5 at UFC 328. Full result, reaction and what's next.
boxingnews.comJoshua Van defeated Tatsuro Taira by TKO, round 5 at UFC 328. Full result, reaction and what's next.
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