Van Defends Flyweight Belt vs Taira at UFC 327

Reigning flyweight champion Joshua Van is slated to defend his title against Japanese standout Tatsuro Taira at UFC 327. Van, the first fighter from Myanmar to capture UFC gold, became the second youngest champion in UFC history at just 24 when he faced Alexandre Pantoja at UFC 323. The bout ended dramatically when Pantoja suffered a severe elbow injury while posting on the mat, leading to a premature stoppage and crowning Van as champion. Van currently sits at No. 11 in the pound-for-pound rankings as he prepares for his first title defense.