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Joshua Van defends his UFC flyweight title against Tatsuro Taira at UFC 327 on April 11. Van (16-2) skyrocketed to stardom in 2025, capturing the championship in just 10 months. He secured the belt with a swift TKO over Alexandre Pantoja, ending the fight in 26 seconds due to Pantoja's dislocated elbow. Van’s impressive 2025 includes victories over Brandon Royval, Bruno Silva, and Rei Tsuruya. Taira (18-1), a 26-year-old submission expert from Japan, has been labeled a future star since his UFC debut in 2022. He is fresh off a decisive second-round finish against former champion Brandon Moreno in December. The stakes are high as these two rising talents clash for the 125-pound title at the Kaseya Center in Miami.
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