Joshua Van vs Tatsuro Taira

UFC 328: Chimaev vs. Strickland

May 9, 2026Newark, New Jersey, USA

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Joshua Van

Record: 18-2-0

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Tatsuro Taira

Record: 18-2-0

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Fighters' Core Metrics

Joshua Van

Tatsuro Taira

Performance Snapshot

Fighters' Core Metrics

Joshua Van

Tatsuro Taira

Joshua Van vs Tatsuro Taira AI Insight & Prediction: Expert Analysis & Fight Breakdown

AgentMMA AI Breakdown

How AgentMMA breaks down Joshua Van vs Tatsuro Taira

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UFC Record Breakdown

Joshua Van

KO/TKO (34%)

Decision (59%)

Losses (8%)

Tatsuro Taira

KO/TKO (31%)

Sub (31%)

Decision (21%)

Losses (17%)

Performance Stats

Performance Breakdown

Striking Accuracy57%

Grappling Efficiency61%

Takedown Defense75%

Cardio & Endurance81%

Fight IQ85%

Performance Breakdown

Striking Accuracy60%

Grappling Efficiency57%

Takedown Defense45%

Cardio & Endurance73%

Fight IQ90%

Last Opponents

Joshua Van

Tatsuro Taira

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From opening bell, Joshua Van can dictate pace in the pocket, averaging 8.3 significant strikes per minute while Tatsuro Taira looks to settle behind counters. Expect the red corner to test range with layered entries that neutralize the Orthodox stance angles.

Key Storylines

First three minutes decide who dictates range and tempo.
Red corner pressure vs blue corner counter traps will frame the striking narrative.
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Finishing Window

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Joshua Van

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UFC Record Breakdown

KO/TKO (34%)

Decision (59%)

Losses (8%)

Joshua Van breakdown

Performance Breakdown

Striking Accuracy57%

Grappling Efficiency61%

Takedown Defense75%

Cardio & Endurance81%

Fight IQ85%

Joshua Van's recent form

Key Storylines

First three minutes decide who dictates range and tempo.
Red corner pressure vs blue corner counter traps will frame the striking narrative.
Premium analysis examines the momentum swings most likely to decide control.

Finishing Window

Premium analysis covers whether a credible finish window emerges from the pace, striking, and grappling matchup.

The premium breakdown compares the pace and position battle before revealing the selected verdict and supporting evidence. Tatsuro Taira must answer with clinch resets and smart cage craft to stay competitive.

Joshua Van brings the more polished entries (61%) while Tatsuro Taira relies on defensive frames (45%).

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Tatsuro Taira

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UFC Record Breakdown

KO/TKO (31%)

Sub (31%)

Decision (21%)

Losses (17%)

Tatsuro Taira breakdown

Performance Breakdown

Striking Accuracy60%

Grappling Efficiency57%

Takedown Defense45%

Cardio & Endurance73%

Fight IQ90%

Tatsuro Taira's recent form

Joshua Van vs Tatsuro Taira Stats Comparison

Age

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Height

5'5" (165 cm)

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5'7" (170 cm)

Weight

125 lbs (57 kg)

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125 lbs (57 kg)

Reach

65" (165 cm)

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70" (178 cm)

Stance

Orthodox

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Orthodox

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Status

Contender

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Contender

Key Insights: Joshua Van vs Tatsuro Taira AI Analysis

Pace delta

+5.3 significant strikes/min

Joshua Van averages 8.3 significant strikes per minute while Tatsuro Taira sits at 2.9.

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Joshua Van vs Tatsuro Taira stats: last 5 UFC fights vs career

How each fighter's last five UFC fights compare with their full UFC career.

Joshua Van
Metric	Last 5	UFC career
Record	5-0-0	11-1-0
Wins inside the distance	3 (60%)	4 (36%)
KO/TKO wins	3	4
Submission wins	0	0
Average fight time	15:12	14:14
Total strikes landed per min	9.65	10.40
Takedowns landed per 15 min	0.32	0.70
Control time per 15 min	1:09	1:10

Tatsuro Taira
Metric	Last 5	UFC career
Record	3-2-0	8-2-0
Wins inside the distance	3 (100%)	6 (75%)
KO/TKO wins	2	3
Submission wins	1	3
Average fight time	13:36	11:46
Total strikes landed per min	3.67	4.73
Takedowns landed per 15 min	5.13	3.67
Control time per 15 min	7:51	8:32

UFC bouts only, as of October 18, 2026. Per-minute rates use only bouts with round-by-round stats: Joshua Van 5/12, Tatsuro Taira 8/10.

Joshua Van and Tatsuro Taira: common opponents

UFC opponents both fighters have faced, with each result. Styles and timing change, so read these as context, not proof.

Opponent	Joshua Van	Tatsuro Taira
Brandon Royval	Win Decision – Unanimous · Jun 2025	Loss Decision – Split · Oct 2024
Edgar Chairez	Win Decision – Unanimous · Sep 2024	Win Decision – Unanimous · Jul 2023

Previous meetings

Joshua Van: Win KO/TKO, R5 · UFC 328: Chimaev vs. Strickland · May 2026

Joshua Van: last 5 UFC fights

WinAlexandre PantojaDecision – Unanimous· UFC 331: Van vs. Pantoja 2 · Sep 2026
WinTatsuro TairaKO/TKO, R5· UFC 328: Chimaev vs. Strickland · May 2026
WinAlexandre PantojaKO/TKO, R1· UFC 323: Dvalishvili vs. Yan 2 · Dec 2025
WinBrandon RoyvalDecision – Unanimous· UFC 317: Topuria vs. Oliveira · Jun 2025
WinBruno SilvaKO/TKO, R3· UFC 316: Dvalishvili vs. O'Malley 2 · Jun 2025

Tatsuro Taira: last 5 UFC fights

LossJoshua VanKO/TKO, R5· UFC 328: Chimaev vs. Strickland · May 2026
WinBrandon MorenoKO/TKO, R2· UFC 323: Dvalishvili vs. Yan 2 · Dec 2025
WinHyunSung ParkSubmission, R2· UFC Fight Night: Taira vs. Park · Aug 2025
LossBrandon RoyvalDecision – Split· UFC Fight Night: Royval vs. Taira · Oct 2024
WinAlex PerezKO/TKO, R2· UFC Fight Night: Perez vs. Taira · Jun 2024

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