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| '''Joshua Van Bawi Thawng''' (born October 10, 2001), known professionally as '''Joshua Van''', is a Burmese-American ] currently competing in the ] division of the ] (UFC). As of January 1, 2025, he is ranked #15, in the ].<ref>https://www.ufc.com/rankings</ref> | '''Joshua Van Bawi Thawng''' (born October 10, 2001), known professionally as '''Joshua Van''', is a Burmese-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> | ||
| == 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>https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2023/07/ufc-joshua-van-myanmar-burmese-fighter-journey</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>https://mmasucka.com/fury-fc-72-results/</ref> | 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>{{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 === | ||
| Van made his UFC debut on short notice at ] on June 24, 2023 against ]. <ref>https://cagesidepress.com/2023/06/23/welcome-to-ufc-josh-van/</ref>He would win 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>https://cagesidepress.com/2023/06/24/ufc-jacksonville-zhalgas-zhumagulov-vs-josh-van/</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>https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/gallery/photos-ufc-295-ceremonial-weigh-ins-and-faceoffs/kevin-borjas-vs-joshua-van-ufc-295-ceremonial-weigh-ins-faceoff</ref> He would win the fight via unanimous decision.<ref>https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/gallery/kevin-borjas-vs-joshua-van-ufc-295-new-york-best-photos-gallery-mma</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> | ||
| Van would once again fight on short notice stepping in to replace Denys Bondar to face Felipe Bunes at ] on January 13, 2024. <ref>https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/ufc-news-schedule-2024-vegas-apex-van-semelsberger-santos</ref> He would win the fight by second round technical knockout, marking his first stoppage victory inside the UFC. <ref>https://www.mmamania.com/2024/1/13/24036999/full-fight-video-highlights-ufc-vegas-84-results-espn-van-knockout-bunes-2024</ref> | 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> | ||
| Van would next compete at ] against ] on July 13, 2024. <ref>https://cagesidepress.com/2024/07/04/ufc-denver-gets-joshua-van-vs-charles-johnson/</ref> He would lose the fight via knockout in the third round, marking his first loss inside the UFC. <ref>https://www.mmafighting.com/2024/7/13/24198102/ufc-denver-video-charles-johnson-scores-vicious-uppercut-knockout-to-finish-joshua-van-third-round</ref> | 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> | ||
| Van would again step in on short notice replacing former opponent Kevin Borjas to face Edgar Chairez at ] on September 14, 2024.<ref>https://www.mmafighting.com/2024/9/3/24235310/kevin-borjas-out-of-ufc-306-joshua-van-steps-in-against-edgar-chairez</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> | 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> | ||
| Van would then face Durden at ] on December 7, 2024.<ref>https://www.fightmag.com/cody-durden-vs-joshua-van-joins-ufc-310-fight-card/</ref> He would win the fight via a dominant unanimous decision. <ref>https://www.keviniole.com/2024/12/07/joshua-van-a-standout-on-ufc310-early-prelims-in-win-over-cody-durden</ref> | 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> | ||
| ==Mixed martial arts record== | ==Mixed martial arts record== | ||
Revision as of 02:49, 2 January 2025
| Joshua Van | |
|---|---|
| Born | Joshua Van Bawi Thawng (2001-10-10) October 10, 2001 (age 23) Hakha, Myanmar |
| Other names | The Fearless |
| Nationality | Burmese-American |
| Height | 5 ft 5 in (165 cm) |
| Weight | 126 lb (57 kg) |
| Division | Flyweight |
| Reach | 65 in (165 cm) |
| Fighting out of | Houston, Texas, United States |
| 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 |
| By decision | 0 |
| Other information | |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Joshua Van Bawi Thawng (born October 10, 2001), known professionally as Joshua Van, is a Burmese-American mixed martial artist currently competing in the Flyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). As of January 1, 2025, he is ranked #15, in the UFC Heavyweight 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 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.
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Van made his UFC debut on short notice at UFC on ABC 5 on June 24, 2023 against Zhalgas Zhumagulov. He would win the fight by split decision.
Van next fought at UFC 295 against Kevin Borjas on November 11, 2023. He would win the fight via unanimous decision.
Van would once again fight on short notice stepping in to replace Denys Bondar to face Felipe Bunes at UFC on ESPN+ 92 on January 13, 2024. He would win the fight by second round technical knockout, marking his first stoppage victory inside the UFC.
Van would next compete at UFC on ESPN 59 against Charles Johnson on July 13, 2024. He would lose the fight via knockout in the third round, marking his first loss inside the UFC.
Van would again step in on short notice replacing former opponent Kevin Borjas to face Edgar Chairez at UFC 306 on September 14, 2024. Van would win the fight via unanimous decision, after which he called out Cody Durden.
Van would then face Durden at UFC 310 on December 7, 2024. He would win the fight via a dominant unanimous decision.
Mixed martial arts record
| 14 matches | 12 wins | 2 losses |
| By knockout | 6 | 1 |
| By submission | 2 | 1 |
| By decision | 4 | 0 |
| No contests | 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 | Edgar 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 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 10–1 | Felipe Bunes | TKO (punches) | UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs. Walker 2 | January 13, 2024 | 2 | 4:15 | 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 | UFC debut |
| Win | 7–1 | Cleveland McLean | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Fury FC 72 | December 18, 2022 | 2 | 4:49 | Houston, Texas, United States | Won Fury FC Flyweight title |
| 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 | Houston, Texas, 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 | Houston, 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 | TKO (knees to body) | Fury FC 52 | October 17, 2021 | 2 | 2:14 | Houston, Texas, United States | Professional debut |
See also
References
- "UFC Rankings, Division Rankings, P4P rankings, UFC Champions | UFC.com". www.ufc.com.
- "Burmese fighter: Joshua Van details pioneering journey to plant Myanmar's flag on UFC turf". July 4, 2023.
- "Fury FC 72 Results - MMASucka". December 18, 2022.
- Bitter, Shawn (June 24, 2023). "Welcome to UFC: Josh Van".
- Bitter, Shawn (June 24, 2023). "UFC Jacksonville: Newcomer Josh Van Arrives, Takes Split Decision Against Zhalgas Zhumagulov".
- "Kevin Borjas vs. Joshua Van UFC 295 ceremonial weigh-ins faceoff". November 11, 2023.
- "Joshua Van def. Kevin Borjas at UFC 295: Best photos". November 12, 2023.
- "First UFC event of 2024 hit with multiple changes". December 22, 2023.
- Hiergesell, Dan (January 13, 2024). "Highlights! 'Fearless' Sparks 2024 With Brutal TKO". MMAmania.com.
- Anderson, Jay (July 4, 2024). "UFC Denver Gets Joshua Van vs. Charles Johnson".
- Martin, Damon (July 13, 2024). "UFC Denver video: Charles Johnson scores vicious uppercut knockout to finish Joshua Van in third round". MMA Fighting.
- Meshew, Jed (September 3, 2024). "Kevin Borjas out of UFC 306, Joshua Van steps in against Edgar Chairez". MMA Fighting.
- 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.
- Iskenderov, Parviz (October 9, 2024). "Cody Durden vs Joshua Van joins UFC 310 fight card". FIGHTMAG.
- "Kevin Iole". keviniole.com.
- "Joshua Van". Sherdog. Retrieved January 2, 2025.