Joshua Van vs Tatsuro Taira
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They have met once
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How they win share of UFC wins
Common opponents (2)
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Joshua Van vs Tatsuro Taira: Matchup Breakdown
Joshua Van is 11-1 in the Flyweight division with a 91.7% win rate. Tatsuro Taira is 8-2 at Flyweight, winning 80.0% of the time. Both are listed as active.
They have met 1 time. Joshua Van leads the series 1-0. Their most recent meeting was UFC 328: Chimaev vs. Strickland on May 9, 2026, won by Joshua Van by KO/TKO in round 5.
Joshua Van holds the higher MMA.SOCIAL ELO rating, 1,296 to 1,141. Career peaks are 1,296 for Joshua Van and 1,189 for Tatsuro Taira. Joshua Van has 4 KO/TKO and 0 submission wins from 11 victories, a 36.4% finish rate. Tatsuro Taira has 3 KO/TKO and 3 submission wins, finishing 75.0% of the time.
Joshua Van stands 5' 5" with a reach of 65" and fights orthodox. Tatsuro Taira is 5' 7" with a reach of 70", orthodox. That is a 5-inch reach advantage for Tatsuro Taira. Joshua Van is 25, Tatsuro Taira is 26.
Across the bouts with round-by-round data recorded, Joshua Van has landed 1,411 significant strikes at 57.6% accuracy with 8 takedowns and 0h 12m of control time. Tatsuro Taira has landed 337 at 54.4% with 28 takedowns and 1h 03m of control.
Joshua Van has 4 title fights (3 won) against 1 (0 won) for Tatsuro Taira. They share 2 common opponents: Brandon Royval, Edgar Chairez.
Have Joshua Van and Tatsuro Taira fought before?
Yes. Joshua Van and Tatsuro Taira have fought once in the UFC. Joshua Van won by KO/TKO at UFC 328: Chimaev vs. Strickland on May 9, 2026.
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Who has more UFC wins, Joshua Van or Tatsuro Taira?
Joshua Van has more UFC wins: 11 to 8. Joshua Van's UFC record is 11-1; Tatsuro Taira's is 8-2.
KO/TKO wins: Joshua Van 4, Tatsuro Taira 3. Submission wins: Joshua Van 0, Tatsuro Taira 3.
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Who is taller, Joshua Van or Tatsuro Taira?
Tatsuro Taira is taller at 5'7", to Joshua Van's 5'5" (2 inches). Tatsuro Taira has the longer reach: 70 inches to 65.
From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.