Joshua Van competes in the UFC flyweight division. With 17 wins from 19 professional bouts, 9 of those by knockout he has established himself as a dominate athlete in the Octagon.
Birthday | 10/10/2001 |
Age | 24 |
Country | Myanmar |
Nickname | The Fearless |
Height | 5'5" |
Reach | 65" |
Stance | Orthodox |
Weight Division | Flyweight |
Professional Record | 17-2-0 |
Joshua Van was born on October 10, 2001 and is 24 years old. He turned professional at 20 years old in the MMA.
Van made his UFC debut on June 24, 2023 at UFC Fight Night, against Zhalgas Zhumagulov. Joshua Van won in round 3 by unanimous decision.
Joshua Van is 5 feet 5 inches and has a reach of 65 inches.
He has spent his entire career in the flyweight division, Van weighs 124 pounds.
Van has a 17-2-0 record and is a Title Holder in the Flyweight Division.
Joshua Van's most recent bouts:
May 2026: Defeated Tatsuro Taira at UFC 328 to keep his flyweight title.
December 2025: Defeated Alexandre Pantoja in round 1 by KO/TKO at UFC 323.
June 2025: Defeated Brandon Royval in round 3 by unanimous decision at UFC 317.
June 2025: Defeated Bruno Silva in round 3 by KO/TKO at UFC 316.
March 2025: Defeated Rei Tsuruya by unanimous decision in round 3 in a flyweight prelim bout at UFC 313.
Joshua's nickname "The Fearless" comes from his teenage years when he would participate in streetfighting. He is known for his relentless pressure, strong striking, and his rapid rise to becoming a top UFC flyweight contender at a young age.
Van is known to accept challenging match-ups and is not afraid of tough competition, which is another reason he earned his nickname.
Van successfully defended his flyweight title against Tatsuro Taira at UFC 328 on May 9, 2026.
In round 5, Van won by KO/TKO. There is currently no set date on when Joshua Van will be back in the Octagon.