Joshua Van
Flyweight · Myanmar / United States · UFC
Pressure striker with a high pace, durable chin and improving wrestling
Forward pressure and volume that breaks opponents late
Record & stats
| Division | Flyweight |
|---|---|
| Categories | MMA |
| Promotion | UFC |
| Nationality | Myanmar / United States |
| Born | Hakha, Chin State, Myanmar |
| Team | 4oz. Fight Club |
| Pro debut | 2020 |
| Height | 165cm |
| Reach | 165cm |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Age | 24 |
| KO rate | 65% |
| Status | Active |
How the wins come
65% Finish rate- 9 KO/TKO · 53%
- 2 Submission · 12%
- 6 Decision · 35%
Titles & honors
- UFC Flyweight Champion
Biography
Joshua Van is a trailblazing flyweight who was born in Hakha, Chin State, Myanmar, fled conflict as a refugee and built his career out of Houston, Texas. He fights with a relentless forward pace, a remarkable chin and rapidly improving all-around skills.
After a fast climb up the flyweight ladder — including a short-notice win over Brandon Royval at UFC 317 in June 2025 — Van earned a title shot at UFC 323 in December 2025. He won the belt when champion Alexandre Pantoja suffered a fight-ending arm injury just 26 seconds in, making Van, at 24, the UFC's first Asian-born male champion and the first titleholder born in the 2000s.
He answered any doubts about the manner of that win at UFC 328 in May 2026, stopping the dangerous Tatsuro Taira in the fifth round to make a convincing first defense and improve to 17-2.
As of June 2026 Van is the reigning UFC flyweight champion and one of the sport's brightest young stars.
Fight history
- WTatsuro TairaW TKO R5
- WAlexandre PantojaW TKO R1
- WBrandon RoyvalW UD 3
FAQ
- Is Joshua Van the UFC flyweight champion?
- Yes. He won the title at UFC 323 in December 2025 and defended it against Tatsuro Taira at UFC 328 in May 2026.
- Where is Joshua Van from?
- He was born in Hakha, Chin State, Myanmar, and is the UFC's first Asian-born male champion.
- What is Joshua Van's record?
- He is 17-2 as a professional as of June 2026.
- How did Van win the title?
- Champion Alexandre Pantoja suffered an arm injury 26 seconds into their UFC 323 bout; Van then proved himself by stopping Tatsuro Taira in his first defense.