Joshua Wan defends his flyweight title against Tatsur Taira at UFC 327

The flyweight division is set for a monumental clash as reigning champion Joshua Wan puts his undisputed title on the line against Japanese sensation Tatsura Taira. The highly anticipated bout, first reported by Kevin K on X, is set to headline UFC 327 on April 11.

Champion Joshua Wan will fight Tatsuro Taira at #UFC327 April 11. (first Krazy Kev representative) #UFC #MMA #UFCParamount #UFConParamount #UFC2026 pic.twitter.com/hHrkTE59pK
— Marcel Dorff 🇳🇱🇮🇩 (@BigMarcel24) February 21, 2026

This will be Joshua Wan’s first title defense since becoming champion after an unfortunate injury to former champion Alexander Pantoya in the opening minutes of the title fight.

😱😱 Oh no, this is the worst way to win and become the record UFC champion for Joshua Wan.
And what a terrible injury to Aleksandar Pantoja. It will take him a long time to recover from this.😭 pic.twitter.com/268RDKtDhF
— PAM (@ParamPam1990) December 7, 2025

This fight represents an opportunity for Wan to cement his status as the premier 125-pound fighter on the planet. The champion was on an absolute tear, displaying an incredibly well-rounded skill set that demolished top competitors. Vann’s striking has never looked sharper, and his defensive wrestling has evolved to the point where opponents struggle to impose their will. A win over a highly regarded, undefeated challenger like Taira would undoubtedly add a huge feather to the championship’s cap and cement his flyweight legacy.

However, Tatsuro Taira is not your typical challenger. The undefeated prodigy raced through the flyweight ranks with an aura of invincibility. Taira brings a suffocating game and relentless forward pressure that has broken the will of every man he has faced in the Octagon. His ability to secure takedowns and maintain top control is elite, making him a nightmare matchup for anyone. The question leading into this title fight will be whether or not Taira can handle Wan’s dynamic jab and assert his dominance in the grappling.

This match represents a classic clash of styles, Van’s dynamic, an evolution in combat against Taira’s relentless pedigree in combat. If Wan can keep the fight going and use his footwork to frustrate the challenger, he has a clear path to victory. Conversely, if Taira can close the distance, drag the champion to the mat and establish his grappling dominance, we could see a new era ushered in at flyweight. The stakes couldn’t be higher, and the MMA world will be watching closely as these two elite fighters collide.

UFC 327 fights confirmed

While the full card has yet to be finalized, the UFC 327 lineup is already taking shape with several compelling matchups confirmed for the April 11 event. Confirmed fights so far include: