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Joshua Van earns MMA Junkie's Fight of the Month for historic title defense

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Last updated Jun 6, 2026

Joshua Van earns MMA Junkie's Fight of the Month for historic title defense
Summary

Joshua Van defeated Tatsuro Taira at UFC 328 on May 10, 2026, capturing MMA Junkie's Fight of the Month award for May. The match marked the first UFC title bout contested by athletes born in the 2000s. Taira initially controlled the fight with multiple takedowns, but Van responded with effective striking, ultimately achieving a TKO victory in Round 5. During the post-fight interview, Van called out Alexandre Pantoja for a potential rematch.

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  • •Joshua Van won by TKO in Round 5 against Tatsuro Taira.
  • •This bout was the first UFC title match featuring fighters born in the 2000s.
  • •Van rallied from early adversity, displaying striking and resilience.
  • •Van's victory secures him the MMA Junkie's Fight of the Month award.
  • •He challenged Alexandre Pantoja for a rematch after the fight.
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The first UFC title bout featuring athletes born in the 2000s was named MMA Junkie's Fight of the Month for May 2026.

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