Joshua Van retains flyweight title with fifth-round stoppage of Taira

Joshua Van successfully defended his UFC flyweight championship by stopping Tatsuro Taira in the fifth round at UFC 328. The finish came in the final frame of what was described as an incredible fight between the two flyweights. Van remains undefeated as champion and continues his dominant run in the division. The 24-year-old improves his UFC record to 10-1 with this second consecutive title defense. Taira suffers his first career loss after a competitive showing against the champion.