"Van will face off against Tatsuro Taira at UFC 327 on April 11, 2026 in Miami, Florida. The flyweight champ announced the news himself during the UFC Houston Fan Q&A, after the bout had been the subject of rumors from the likes of Krazy Kev MMA on social media. Van claimed flyweight gold during a bizarre scene at UFC 323, when reigning champion Alexandre Pantoja injured his arm early in their co-main event fight."
"it did cap off an incredible year for Van, who also notched wins over Rei Tsuruya, Bruno Silva, and Brandon Royval. Overall, the 24-year old American of Burmese descent sits on a six-fight win streak. Japan's Taira is 8-1 inside the octagon since arriving in the UFC in 2022. His lone loss came against Brandon Royval in late 2024, but he's bounced back with impressive wins over Park Hyun-Sung and most recently former champ Brandon Moreno."
Joshua Van will defend the UFC flyweight title against Tatsuro Taira at UFC 327 on April 11, 2026, in Miami, Florida. Van won the belt at UFC 323 when reigning champion Alexandre Pantoja injured his arm early in their co-main event fight. Van also notched wins over Rei Tsuruya, Bruno Silva, and Brandon Royval and sits on a six-fight win streak. Tatsuro Taira is 8-1 inside the UFC since 2022, with his lone loss to Brandon Royval in late 2024 and recent wins over Park Hyun-Sung and former champion Brandon Moreno. The bout is expected to serve as the co-main event at the Kaseya Center.
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