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UFC 328: Chimaev vs. Strickland · May 9, 2026
Flyweight 5R Title Fight

Tatsuro Taira VS Joshua Van

Tatsuro Taira
Tatsuro Taira
18-2-0
Japan Japan
Defeat
VS
Joshua Van
Joshua Van
17-2-0
Myanmar Myanmar
Winner
Summary

Tatsuro Taira faces Joshua Van at UFC 328: Chimaev vs. Strickland on Saturday, May 9, 2026. Fight in the Flyweight division over 5 rounds. Tatsuro Taira comes in with a 18-2-0 record, Joshua Van with 17-2-0. Tatsuro Taira is the favorite. Result: Joshua Van defeated Tatsuro Taira by KO/TKO in round 5.

Updated on Jul 9, 2026
Winner
Joshua Van
via KO/TKO · R5
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Tale of the Tape: Tatsuro Taira vs Joshua Van

18-2-0
Record
17-2-0
5' 7"
Height
5' 5"
70"
Reach
65"
26
Age
24
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Stance
—
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Style
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#3
UFC Rank
#C

How do Tatsuro Taira and Joshua Van win their fights?

Tatsuro Taira
KO
6
SUB
8
DEC
4
Joshua Van
KO
9
SUB
2
DEC
6

Performance

90
Global score
Submission artist
Elo 1583
VS
85
Global score
All-rounder
Elo 1613
Tatsuro Taira Joshua Van
Striking accuracy
54.4%
58.2%
Strike defense
44%
58.1%
Takedown defense
46.2%
74.6%
Finish rate
75%
37.5%
Boxing
50
79
Wrestling
93
42
BJJ
88
61

What does the MMX community think?

Tatsuro Taira67% Joshua Van33%
12 predictions Top predicted method: KO (50%)

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