Van defends flyweight title by fifth-round knockout of Taira at UFC 328

Joshua Van knocked out Tatsuro Taira in the fifth round to retain his UFC flyweight championship at UFC 328. Van, now 10-1 in the UFC at age 24, secured his second title defense. Taira successfully executed eight takedowns but never achieved his signature back position throughout the 20-minute fight. Van displayed excellent defensive grappling, preventing Taira from securing dominant positions and escaping dangerous situations. The champion showed superior boxing skills and grappling defense despite facing multiple takedowns. Possible next opponents mentioned for Van include a rematch with Pantoja or a bout with Kape.