Joshua Van
Joshua Van, born on October 10, 2001, is a rising mixed martial artist in the UFC, known for his determination and resilience. Fleeing Myanmar at the age of 12 due to political instability, he settled in Houston, Texas, where he faced numerous challenges, including bullying due to his size. Despite these hurdles, Van has made a name for himself in the MMA world, boasting a professional record of 10-2, with 5-1 in the UFC. He is set to make history as the first Burmese fighter to carry the Myanmar flag at UFC 313, a moment he has tirelessly advocated for throughout his career. His persistence and passion for representing his homeland have made him a symbol of hope and pride for many, as he aims to raise awareness about Myanmar while pursuing his dream of becoming a champion.
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In the co-main event, flyweight champion Joshua Van will be fighting in his first defence.
UFC 327: Carlos Ulberg v Jiri Prochazka for light heavyweight title to headline Miami card
New Zealand· 2026-02-28
Joshua Van is the new champion in the UFC flyweight division.
Шавкат Рахмонов поднялся на 2-е место в рейтинге UFC
Kazakhstan· 2025-12-16
Joshua Van achieved a significant upset victory over the dominant champion Alexandre Pantoja.
Чимаев обратился к новому чемпиону UFC после разгрома Двалишвили: 08 декабря 2025, 10:35Kazakhstan· 2025-12-08
Joshua Van became the new champion of the UFC flyweight category after defeating Alexandre Pantoja.
Fight Site - Joshua Van novi je prvak UFC-ove muha kategorije! Nitko se nije nadao ovakvom raspletu meča
Croatia· 2025-12-07
Joshua Van is a young and dangerous contender known for his speed and aggression.
UFC 323: анонс, повний кард, де та коли дивитися турнір ММА| ММА
Ukraine· 2025-12-07
Joshua Van is a potential challenger for Alexandre Pantoja's title after his impressive performance against Brandon Royval.
Fight Site - Može li itko zaustaviti ovog tipa? Alexandre Pantoja 'poigrao se' s KKF-om i četvrti put obranio pojasCroatia· 2025-06-29
Joshua Van is competing against Brandon Royval in a flyweight bout.
UFC 317: The narrative leading to Kai Kara-France’s flyweight title shotNew Zealand· 2025-06-24
Joshua Van is the fighter who defeated Zhalgas Zhumagulov by split decision.
“Все пять раундов выиграл“ - Жумагулов об историческом бое за титул: 02 мая 2025, 20:10Kazakhstan· 2025-05-02
Joshua Van is the first UFC fighter from Myanmar and is looking to secure his third consecutive victory.
Fight Site - Van i Tsuruya večeras će ispisati rekord na preliminarnom dijelu UFC-a: Evo o kakvom se točno rekordu radiCroatia· 2025-03-08
Joshua Van is set to carry the Myanmar flag for the first time at UFC 313 after years of persistence.
Joshua Van to Carry Myanmar Flag for the first time at UFC 313 after years of persistence
India· 2025-03-01