Tatsuro Taira has his sights firmly set on finishing Joshua Van. The Japanese-born athlete Taira made history at UFC 323 on December 6, 2025, becoming the first fighter to stop Brandon Moreno by finish, defeating the former flyweight champion via TKO at 2:24 of the second round. The victory advances Taira’s record to 18-1 MMA and 8-1 UFC, positioning him directly in line to challenge Joshua Van, who captured the flyweight title in the night’s co-main event after Alexandre Pantoja sustained an arm injury 26 seconds into their bout.
Tatsuro Taira Plans to Finish Joshua Van After Historic Brandon Moreno Win
Following the dominant performance at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Taira appeared on The Ariel Helwani Show to discuss his next move.