Joshua Van defends flyweight title with fifth-round TKO over Tatsuro Taira

Joshua Van successfully defended his UFC flyweight championship by stopping Tatsuro Taira via technical knockout in the fifth round at UFC 328. This marked Van's first title defense, improving his record to 17-2 with his seventh career finish. Taira, who entered the bout with an 18-1 record, saw his two-fight winning streak come to an end. The stoppage came late in the championship rounds after Van landed decisive strikes. This was the co-main event of the evening.