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	'''Joshua Van''' (born October 10, 2001), is a Burmese-born American ] currently competing in the ] division of the ] (UFC). As of ~~January~~ 1, ~~2025~~, he is ranked #15, in the ].<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.ufc.com/rankings\|title=UFC Rankings, Division Rankings, P4P rankings, UFC Champions \| UFC.com\|website=www.ufc.com}}</ref>		'''Joshua Van Bawi Thawng'''<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Joshua Van ("The Fearless") {{!}} MMA Fighter Page \|url=https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/fighters/254261-joshua-thawng \|access-date=2025-01-04 \|website=Tapology \|language=en}}</ref> (born October 10, 2001), known professionally as '''Joshua Van''', is a Burmese-born American ] currently competing in the ] division of the ] (UFC). As of December 14, 2024, he is ranked #15, in the ].<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.ufc.com/rankings\|title=UFC Rankings, Division Rankings, P4P rankings, UFC Champions \| UFC.com\|website=www.ufc.com}}</ref>

	== Early ~~Life~~ and ~~Background~~ ==		== Early life and background ==
	Van was born in ]. Due to escalating military and political conflicts in Myanmar, his family relocated to ] when he was ten years old in search of better opportunities.		Van was born in ]. Due to escalating military and political conflicts in Myanmar, his family relocated to ] when he was ten years old in search of better opportunities.

	At the age of twelve, Van and his family moved to ]. <ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2023/07/ufc-joshua-van-myanmar-burmese-fighter-journey\|title=Burmese fighter: Joshua Van details pioneering journey to plant Myanmar's flag on UFC turf\|date=July 4, 2023}}</ref>		At the age of twelve, Van and his family moved to ].<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2023/07/ufc-joshua-van-myanmar-burmese-fighter-journey\|title=Burmese fighter: Joshua Van details pioneering journey to plant Myanmar's flag on UFC turf\|date=July 4, 2023}}</ref>

	== Mixed ~~Martial~~ ~~Arts~~ ~~Career~~ ==		== Mixed martial arts career ==
	=== Early ~~Career~~ ===		=== Early career ===
	Van made his professional MMA debut in 2021, He fought exclusively for Fury Fighting Championship, where he acquired a 7-1 recording including the main event of Fury FC 72 on December 18, 2022 where he ~~submitting~~ Cleveland McLean in the second round to win the promotion's Flyweight title.<ref name="Fury Champion">{{Cite web\|url=https://mmasucka.com/fury-fc-72-results/\|title=Fury FC 72 Results - MMASucka\|date=December 18, 2022}}</ref>		Van made his professional MMA debut in 2021, He fought exclusively for Fury Fighting Championship, where he acquired a 7-1 recording including in the main event of Fury FC 72 on December 18, 2022, where he submitted Cleveland McLean in the second round to win the promotion's Flyweight title.<ref name="Fury Champion">{{Cite web\|url=https://mmasucka.com/fury-fc-72-results/\|title=Fury FC 72 Results - MMASucka\|date=December 18, 2022}}</ref>

	=== Ultimate Fighting Championship ===		=== Ultimate Fighting Championship ===
			Before his debut, Van was scheduled to face Kevin Borjas on August 8, 2023, at ], but he was pulled in order to face ] at ] on June 24, 2023.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Lee \|first=Alexander K. \|date=2023-06-15 \|title=Zhalgas Zhumagulov vs. Felipe Bunes off UFC Vegas 75, Zhumagulov to fight Joshua Van at UFC Jacksonville \|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2023/6/15/23762652/zhalgas-zhumagulov-vs-felipe-bunes-off-ufc-vegas-75-zhumagulov-to-fight-joshua-van-ufc-jacksonville \|access-date=2023-06-22 \|website=MMA Fighting \|language=en}}</ref> He won the
	Van made his UFC debut on short notice at ] on June 24, 2023 against ]. <ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/06/23/welcome-to-ufc-josh-van/\|title=Welcome to UFC: Josh Van\|first=Shawn\|last=Bitter\|date=June 24, 2023}}</ref>He would win the
	fight by split decision. <ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/06/24/ufc-jacksonville-zhalgas-zhumagulov-vs-josh-van/\|title=UFC Jacksonville: Newcomer Josh Van Arrives, Takes Split Decision Against Zhalgas Zhumagulov\|first=Shawn\|last=Bitter\|date=June 24, 2023}}</ref>		fight by split decision.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/06/24/ufc-jacksonville-zhalgas-zhumagulov-vs-josh-van/\|title=UFC Jacksonville: Newcomer Josh Van Arrives, Takes Split Decision Against Zhalgas Zhumagulov\|first=Shawn\|last=Bitter\|date=June 24, 2023}}</ref>

	~~Van~~ ~~next~~ ~~fought~~ at ] ~~against~~ ~~Kevin Borjas~~ on November 11, 2023. <ref>{{~~Cite~~ web\|url=https://~~mmajunkie~~.~~usatoday~~.com/~~gallery~~/~~photos~~-ufc-~~295-ceremonial-weigh-ins-and-faceoffs/kevin-borjas~~-vs-joshua-van-ufc-295-~~ceremonial~~-~~weigh~~-~~ins-faceoff~~\|~~title~~=~~Kevin Borjas vs~~. ~~Joshua~~ ~~Van UFC 295 ceremonial weigh-ins faceoff~~\|~~date~~=~~November 11, 2023~~}}</ref> He ~~would win~~ the fight via unanimous decision.<ref>{{Cite web\|~~url~~=~~https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/gallery/kevin~~-~~borjas~~-~~vs-joshua-van-ufc-295-new-york-best-photos-gallery-mma~~\|title=Joshua Van ~~def.~~ Kevin Borjas at ~~UFC~~ ~~295:~~ ~~Best photos\|date=November 12, 2023}}</ref>~~		The bout between Van and Borjas was rescheduled on November 11, 2023, at ].<ref>{{cite web \|date=2023-08-14 \|title=Kevin Borjas UFC Debut Reported vs Joshua Van at UFC 295 Event \|url=https://www.itnwwe.com/mma/kevin-borjas-ufc-debut-vs-joshua-van-ufc-295/ \|access-date=2025-01-02 \|website=www.itnwwe.com \|language=en-US}}</ref> He won the fight via unanimous decision.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Bitter \|first=Shawn \|date=2023-11-11 \|title=UFC 295: Joshua Van Takes Decision Over Kevin Borjas in Active Scrap
			\|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/11/11/ufc-295-joshua-van-takes-decision-kevin-borjas-in-active-scrap/ \|access-date=2025-01-02 \|website=Cageside Press \|language=en-US}}</ref>

			Van faced Felipe Bunes, replacing Denys Bondar on January 13, 2024, at ].<ref>{{Cite web \|date=2023-12-22 \|title=First UFC event of 2024 hit with multiple changes
	Van would once again fight on short notice stepping in to replace Denys Bondar to face Felipe Bunes at ] on January 13, 2024. <ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/ufc-news-schedule-2024-vegas-apex-van-semelsberger-santos\|title=First UFC event of 2024 hit with multiple changes\|date=December 22, 2023}}</ref> He would win the fight by second round technical knockout, marking his first stoppage victory inside the UFC. <ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.mmamania.com/2024/1/13/24036999/full-fight-video-highlights-ufc-vegas-84-results-espn-van-knockout-bunes-2024\|title=Highlights! ‘Fearless’ Sparks 2024 With Brutal TKO\|first=Dan\|last=Hiergesell\|date=January 13, 2024\|website=MMAmania.com}}</ref>
			\|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/ufc-news-schedule-2024-vegas-apex-van-semelsberger-santos \|access-date=2025-01-02 \|website=MMA Junkie \|language=en-US}}</ref> He won the fight by second-round technical knockout.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Dewar \|first=Val \|date=2024-01-13 \|title=Joshua Van Gets First Octagon Finish Over Felipe Bunes at UFC Vegas 84
			\|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2024/01/13/ufc-vegas-84-joshua-van-felipe-bunes/ \|access-date=2025-01-02 \|website=Cageside Press \|language=en-US}}</ref>

			Van was scheduled to face Lucas Rocha, replacing Jose Johnson on April 6, 2024, at ].<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Riggs \|first=Drake \|date=2024-03-12 \|title=Morning Report: Demetrious Johnson believes Anthony Joshua would also beat Francis Ngannou in MMA
	Van would next compete at ] against ] on July 13, 2024. <ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2024/07/04/ufc-denver-gets-joshua-van-vs-charles-johnson/\|title=UFC Denver Gets Joshua Van vs. Charles Johnson\|first=Jay\|last=Anderson\|date=July 4, 2024}}</ref> He would lose the fight via knockout in the third round, marking his first loss inside the UFC. <ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2024/7/13/24198102/ufc-denver-video-charles-johnson-scores-vicious-uppercut-knockout-to-finish-joshua-van-third-round\|title=UFC Denver video: Charles Johnson scores vicious uppercut knockout to finish Joshua Van in third round\|first=Damon\|last=Martin\|date=July 13, 2024\|website=MMA Fighting}}</ref>
			\|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2024/3/12/24096932/morning-report-demetrious-johnson-believes-anthony-joshua-would-also-beat-francis-ngannou-mma \|access-date=2025-01-02 \|website=MMA Fighting \|language=en}}</ref> However, Rocha withdrew due to injury and the bout was scrapped.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Curtis 2
			\|url=https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/events/108721-ufc-fight-night \|access-date=2025-01-02 \|website=Tapology \|language=en-US}}</ref>

			Van was scheduled to face ] on June 1, 2024, at ].<ref>{{Cite web \|date=2024-04-09 \|title=Joshua Van faces Su Mudaerji at UFC 302
	Van would again step in on short notice replacing former opponent Kevin Borjas to face Edgar Chairez at ] on September 14, 2024.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2024/9/3/24235310/kevin-borjas-out-of-ufc-306-joshua-van-steps-in-against-edgar-chairez\|title=Kevin Borjas out of UFC 306, Joshua Van steps in against Edgar Chairez\|first=Jed\|last=Meshew\|date=September 3, 2024\|website=MMA Fighting}}</ref> Van would win the fight via unanimous decision, after which he called out ]. <ref>https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2024/09/ufc-306-sphere-las-vegas-video-joshua-van-callout-cody-durden-short-notice-win-vs-edgar-chairez#:~:text=LAS VEGAS – Joshua Van beat,after his first UFC loss.</ref>
			\|url=https://asianmma.com/joshua-van-faces-su-mudaerji-at-ufc-302/ \|access-date=2025-01-02 \|website=Asian MMA \|language=en}}</ref> However, Su pulled out in late April due to undisclosed reasons and was replaced by ].<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Sherdog.com \|title=Joshua Van Announces UFC 302 Bout Against Su Mudaerji Has Been Canceled
			\|url=https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Joshua-Van-Announces-UFC-302-Bout-Against-Su-Mudaerji-Has-Been-Canceled-193418 \|access-date=2025-01-02 \|website=Sherdog \|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|date=2024-04-25 \|title=Tatsuro Taira fills UFC 302 opening, fights Joshua Van
			\|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2024/04/ufc-302-tatsuro-taira-vs-joshua-van-fight-card \|access-date=2025-01-02 \|website=MMA Junkie \|language=en-US}}</ref> In turn, both fighters were moved to ] on June 15, 2024 and Van ended up being scheduled to face ] instead.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Riggs \|first=Drake \|date=2024-05-13 \|title=Shake-up! UFC Vegas 93 re-arranges matchups, Alex Perez vs. Tatsuro Taira now headlines
			\|url=https://www.mmamania.com/2024/5/13/24155839/shake-up-ufc-vegas-93-re-arranges-matchups-alex-perez-vs-tatsuro-taira-now-headlines-mma \|access-date=2025-01-02 \|website=MMAmania.com \|language=en}}</ref> However, the bout was cancelled when Ulanbekov weighed in at 129.5 pounds, three and a half pounds over the flyweight non-title fight limit.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=2024-06-14 \|title=UFC on ESPN 58 weigh-in results: Ranked flyweight misses mark by 3.5 pounds, fight scrapped
			\|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2024/06/ufc-espn-58-las-vegas-alex-perez-vs-tatsuro-taira-weigh-in-results-live-stream \|access-date=2025-01-02 \|website=MMA Junkie \|language=en-US}}</ref>

			Van faced ] on July 13, 2024, at ].<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Anderson \|first=Jay \|date=2024-07-04 \|title=UFC Denver Gets Joshua Van vs. Charles Johnson
	Van would then face Durden at ] on December 7, 2024.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.fightmag.com/cody-durden-vs-joshua-van-joins-ufc-310-fight-card/\|title=Cody Durden vs Joshua Van joins UFC 310 fight card\|first=Parviz\|last=Iskenderov\|date=October 9, 2024\|website=FIGHTMAG}}</ref> He would win the fight via a dominant unanimous decision. <ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.keviniole.com/2024/12/07/joshua-van-a-standout-on-ufc310-early-prelims-in-win-over-cody-durden\|title=Kevin Iole\|website=keviniole.com}}</ref>
			\|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2024/07/04/ufc-denver-gets-joshua-van-vs-charles-johnson/ \|access-date=2025-01-02 \|website=Cageside Press \|language=en-US}}</ref> He lost the fight via knockout in the third round.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Anderson \|first=Jay \|date=2024-07-13 \|title=UFC Denver: Charles Johnson Flattens Joshua Van with Uppercut
			\|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2024/07/13/ufc-denver-charles-johnson-flattens-joshua-van-with-uppercut/ \|access-date=2025-01-02 \|website=Cageside Press \|language=en-US}}</ref>

			Van faced Édgar Cháirez, replacing Kevin Borjas on September 14, 2024, at ].<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Meshew \|first=Jed \|date=2024-09-03 \|title=Kevin Borjas out of UFC 306, Joshua Van steps in against Edgar Chairez
			\|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2024/9/3/24235310/kevin-borjas-out-of-ufc-306-joshua-van-steps-in-against-edgar-chairez \|access-date=2025-01-02 \|website=MMA Fighting \|language=en}}</ref> He won the fight via unanimous decision.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Staff \|date=2024-09-14 \|title=UFC 306: Scrappy Fight Sees Joshua Van Win Decision Against Edgar Chairez
			\|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2024/09/14/ufc-306-scrappy-fight-sees-joshua-van-win-decision-against-edgar-chairez/ \|access-date=2025-01-02 \|website=Cageside Press \|language=en-US}}</ref>

			Van faces ] on December 7, 2024, at ].<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Anderson \|first=Jay \|date=2024-10-08 \|title=Cody Durden vs. Joshua Van Flyweight Fight Added to UFC 310
			\|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2024/10/08/cody-durden-vs-joshua-van-flyweight-fight-added-to-ufc-310/ \|access-date=2025-01-02 \|website=Cageside Press \|language=en-US}}</ref> He won the fight via unanimous decision.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Hester \|first=Bryson \|date=2024-12-07 \|title=UFC 310: Joshua Van Looks Sharp Against Cody Durden
			\|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2024/12/07/ufc-310-joshua-van-looks-sharp-against-cody-durden/ \|access-date=2025-01-02 \|website=Cageside Press \|language=en-US}}</ref>

			Van is scheduled to face ] on March 8, 2025, at ].<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Cruz \|first=Guilherme \|date=2025-01-02 \|title=UFC 313 lands 3 new matchups for March event \|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2025/1/2/24334490/ufc-313-lands-new-matchups-march-ppv-event \|access-date=2025-01-03 \|website=MMA Fighting \|language=en}}</ref>

	==Championships and accomplishments==		==Championships and accomplishments==
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	*'''Fury Fighting Championship'''		*'''Fury Fighting Championship'''
	** Fury Flyweight Championship (~~one~~ time; former)<ref name="Fury Champion" />		** Fury FC Flyweight Championship (One time; former)<ref name="Fury Champion" />

	==Mixed martial arts record==		==Mixed martial arts record==
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	\|December 7~~, 2024~~		\|{{dts\|2024\|December\|7}}
	\|align=center\|3		\|align=center\|3
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	\|-		\|-
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	\|align=center\|11–2		\|align=center\|11–2
	\|~~Edgar~~ Cháirez		\|Édgar Cháirez
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	\|]		\|]
	\|September 14~~, 2024~~		\|{{dts\|2024\|September\|14}}
	\|align=center\|3		\|align=center\|3
	\|align=center\|5:00		\|align=center\|5:00
	\|], United States		\|], United States
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	\|-		\|-
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	\|align=center\|10–2		\|align=center\|10–2
	\|]		\|]
	\|KO (~~Punches~~)		\|KO (punches)
	\|]		\|]
	\|July 13~~, 2024~~		\|{{dts\|2024\|July\|13}}
	\|align=center\|3		\|align=center\|3
	\|align=center\|0:20		\|align=center\|0:20
	\|], United States		\|], United States
	\|		\|
	\|-		\|-
	\| {{yes2}}Win		\|{{yes2}}Win
	\|align=center\|10–1		\|align=center\|10–1
	\|Felipe Bunes		\|Felipe Bunes
	\|TKO (punches)		\|TKO (punches)
	\|]		\|]
	\|January 13~~, 2024~~		\|{{dts\|2024\|January\|13}}
	\|align=center\|2		\|align=center\|2
	\|align=center\|4:15		\|align=center\|4:31
	\|], United States		\|], United States
	\|		\|
	\|-		\|-
	\| {{yes2}}Win		\|{{yes2}}Win
	\|align=center\|9–1		\|align=center\|9–1
	\|Kevin Borjas		\|Kevin Borjas
	\|Decision (unanimous)		\|Decision (unanimous)
	\|]		\|]
	\|November 11~~, 2023~~		\|{{dts\|2023\|November\|11}}
	\|align=center\|3		\|align=center\|3
	\|align=center\|5:00		\|align=center\|5:00
	\|], United States		\|], United States
	\|		\|
	\|-		\|-
	\| {{yes2}}Win		\|{{yes2}}Win
	\|align=center\|8–1		\|align=center\|8–1
	\|]		\|]
	\|Decision (split)		\|Decision (split)
	\|]		\|]
	\|June 24~~, 2023~~		\|{{dts\|2023\|June\|24}}
	\|align=center\|3		\|align=center\|3
	\|align=center\|5:00		\|align=center\|5:00
	\|], United States		\|], United States
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	\|<small>UFC debut
	\|-		\|-
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	\|align=center\|7–1		\|align=center\|7–1
	\|Cleveland McLean		\|Cleveland McLean
	\|Submission (rear-naked choke)		\|Submission (rear-naked choke)
	\|Fury FC 72		\|Fury FC 72
	\|December 18~~, 2022~~		\|{{dts\|2022\|December\|18}}
	\|align=center\|2		\|align=center\|2
	\|align=center\|4:49		\|align=center\|4:49
	\|], United States		\|], United States
	\|<small>Won Fury FC Flyweight ~~title~~		\|{{small\|Won the vacant Fury FC Flyweight Championship.}}
	\|-		\|-
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	\|Paris Moran		\|Paris Moran
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	\|Fury FC 67		\|Fury FC 67
	\|August 14~~, 2022~~		\|{{dts\|2022\|August\|14}}
	\|align=center\|2		\|align=center\|2
	\|align=center\|0:36		\|align=center\|0:36
	\|], United States		\|], United States
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	\| {{yes2}}Win		\|{{yes2}}Win
	\|align=center\|5–1		\|align=center\|5–1
	\|Mario Suazo		\|Mario Suazo
	\|Submission (calf slicer)		\|Submission (calf slicer)
	\|Fury FC 62		\|Fury FC 62
	\|May 15~~, 2022~~		\|{{dts\|2022\|May\|15}}
	\|align=center\|2		\|align=center\|2
	\|align=center\|4:23		\|align=center\|4:23
	\|], United States		\|], United States
	\|		\|
	\|-		\|-
	\| {{yes2}}Win		\|{{yes2}}Win
	\|align=center\|4–1		\|align=center\|4–1
	\|Angelo Trujillo		\|Angelo Trujillo
	\|KO (head kick)		\|KO (head kick)
	\|Fury FC 60		\|Fury FC 60
	\|April 24~~, 2022~~		\|{{dts\|2022\|April\|24}}
	\|align=center\|1		\|align=center\|1
	\|align=center\|1:36		\|align=center\|1:36
	\|], United States		\|], United States
	\|		\|
	\|-		\|-
	\| {{yes2}}Win		\|{{yes2}}Win
	\|align=center\|3–1		\|align=center\|3–1
	\|Francisco Obando		\|Francisco Obando
	\|TKO (punches)		\|TKO (punches)
	\|Fury FC 57		\|Fury FC 57
	\|February 11~~, 2022~~		\|{{dts\|2022\|February\|11}}
	\|align=center\|1		\|align=center\|1
	\|align=center\|3:08		\|align=center\|3:08
	\|], United States		\|], United States
	\|		\|
	\|-		\|-
	\| {{no2}}Loss		\|{{no2}}Loss
	\|align=center\|2–1		\|align=center\|2–1
	\|Devon Jackson		\|Devon Jackson
	\|Submission (rear-naked choke)		\|Submission (rear-naked choke)
	\|Fury FC 55		\|Fury FC 55
	\|December 19~~, 2021~~		\|{{dts\|2021\|December\|19}}
	\|align=center\|2		\|align=center\|2
	\|align=center\|4:58		\|align=center\|4:58
	\|], United States		\|], United States
	\|		\|
	\|-		\|-
	\| {{yes2}}Win		\|{{yes2}}Win
	\|align=center\|2–0		\|align=center\|2–0
	\|Chase Eastham		\|Chase Eastham
	\|TKO (punches)		\|TKO (punches)
	\|Fury FC 54		\|Fury FC 54
	\|November 21~~, 2021~~		\|{{dts\|2021\|November\|21}}
	\|align=center\|2		\|align=center\|2
	\|align=center\|3:24		\|align=center\|3:24
	\|], United States		\|], United States
	\|		\|
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American mixed martial artist

Joshua Van
Born	Joshua Van Bawi Thawng (2001-10-10) October 10, 2001 (age 23) Hakha, Myanmar
Other names	The Fearless
Height	5 ft 5 in (165 cm)
Weight	125 lb (57 kg; 8 st 13 lb)
Division	Flyweight
Reach	65 in (165 cm)
Fighting out of	Houston, Texas, U.S.
Team	4oz. Fight Club
Years active	2021–present

Mixed martial arts record
Total	14
Wins	12
By knockout	6
By submission	2
By decision	4
Losses	2
By knockout	1
By submission	1

Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Joshua Van Bawi Thawng (born October 10, 2001), known professionally as Joshua Van, is a Burmese-born American mixed martial artist currently competing in the Flyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). As of December 14, 2024, he is ranked #15, in the UFC Flyweight rankings.

Early life and background

Van was born in Hakha, Myanmar. Due to escalating military and political conflicts in Myanmar, his family relocated to Malaysia when he was ten years old in search of better opportunities.

At the age of twelve, Van and his family moved to Houston, Texas.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Van made his professional MMA debut in 2021, He fought exclusively for Fury Fighting Championship, where he acquired a 7-1 recording including in the main event of Fury FC 72 on December 18, 2022, where he submitted Cleveland McLean in the second round to win the promotion's Flyweight title.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Before his debut, Van was scheduled to face Kevin Borjas on August 8, 2023, at Dana White's Contender Series 57, but he was pulled in order to face Zhalgas Zhumagulov at UFC on ABC 5 on June 24, 2023. He won the fight by split decision.

The bout between Van and Borjas was rescheduled on November 11, 2023, at UFC 295. He won the fight via unanimous decision.

Van faced Felipe Bunes, replacing Denys Bondar on January 13, 2024, at UFC Fight Night 234. He won the fight by second-round technical knockout.

Van was scheduled to face Lucas Rocha, replacing Jose Johnson on April 6, 2024, at UFC Fight Night 240. However, Rocha withdrew due to injury and the bout was scrapped.

Van was scheduled to face Su Mudaerji on June 1, 2024, at UFC 302. However, Su pulled out in late April due to undisclosed reasons and was replaced by Tatsuro Taira. In turn, both fighters were moved to UFC on ESPN 58 on June 15, 2024 and Van ended up being scheduled to face Tagir Ulanbekov instead. However, the bout was cancelled when Ulanbekov weighed in at 129.5 pounds, three and a half pounds over the flyweight non-title fight limit.

Van faced Charles Johnson on July 13, 2024, at UFC on ESPN 59. He lost the fight via knockout in the third round.

Van faced Édgar Cháirez, replacing Kevin Borjas on September 14, 2024, at UFC 306. He won the fight via unanimous decision.

Van faces Cody Durden on December 7, 2024, at UFC 310. He won the fight via unanimous decision.

Van is scheduled to face Bruno Gustavo da Silva on March 8, 2025, at UFC 313.

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

Fury Fighting Championship
- Fury FC Flyweight Championship (One time; former)

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
14 matches	12 wins	2 losses
By knockout	6	1
By submission	2	1
By decision	4	0


Res.	Record	Opponent	Method	Event	Date	Round	Time	Location	Notes
Win	12–2	Cody Durden	Decision (unanimous)	UFC 310	December 7, 2024	3	5:00	Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win	11–2	Édgar Cháirez	Decision (unanimous)	UFC 306	September 14, 2024	3	5:00	Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss	10–2	Charles Johnson	KO (punches)	UFC on ESPN: Namajunas vs. Cortez	July 13, 2024	3	0:20	Denver, Colorado, United States
Win	10–1	Felipe Bunes	TKO (punches)	UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs. Walker 2	January 13, 2024	2	4:31	Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win	9–1	Kevin Borjas	Decision (unanimous)	UFC 295	November 11, 2023	3	5:00	New York City, New York, United States
Win	8–1	Zhalgas Zhumagulov	Decision (split)	UFC on ABC: Emmett vs. Topuria	June 24, 2023	3	5:00	Jacksonville, Florida, United States
Win	7–1	Cleveland McLean	Submission (rear-naked choke)	Fury FC 72	December 18, 2022	2	4:49	Houston, Texas, United States	Won the vacant Fury FC Flyweight Championship.
Win	6–1	Paris Moran	TKO (punches)	Fury FC 67	August 14, 2022	2	0:36	Houston, Texas, United States
Win	5–1	Mario Suazo	Submission (calf slicer)	Fury FC 62	May 15, 2022	2	4:23	Castle Rock, Colorado, United States
Win	4–1	Angelo Trujillo	KO (head kick)	Fury FC 60	April 24, 2022	1	1:36	Houston, Texas, United States
Win	3–1	Francisco Obando	TKO (punches)	Fury FC 57	February 11, 2022	1	3:08	Humble, Texas, United States
Loss	2–1	Devon Jackson	Submission (rear-naked choke)	Fury FC 55	December 19, 2021	2	4:58	Houston, Texas, United States
Win	2–0	Chase Eastham	TKO (punches)	Fury FC 54	November 21, 2021	2	3:24	Houston, Texas, United States
Win	1–0	Tony Esquivel	KO (knee to the body)	Fury FC 52	October 17, 2021	2	2:14	Houston, Texas, United States	Flyweight debut.

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Anderson, Jay (2024-10-08). "Cody Durden vs. Joshua Van Flyweight Fight Added to UFC 310". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2025-01-02.
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External links

Professional MMA record for Joshua Van from Sherdog

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