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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>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ufc.com/rankings|title=UFC Rankings, Division Rankings, P4P rankings, UFC Champions &#124; UFC.com|website=www.ufc.com}}</ref> '''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 &#124; UFC.com|website=www.ufc.com}}</ref>


== Early Life and Background == == Early Life and Background ==

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American mixed martial artist
Joshua Van
Born (2001-10-10) October 10, 2001 (age 23)
Hakha, Myanmar
Other namesThe Fearless
Height5 ft 5 in (165 cm)
Weight125 lb (57 kg; 8 st 13 lb)
DivisionFlyweight
Reach65 in (165 cm)
Fighting out ofHouston, Texas, United States
Team4oz. Fight Club
Years active2021–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total17
Wins12
By knockout6
By submission2
By decision4
Losses5
By knockout1
By submission4
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Joshua Van (born October 10, 2001), is a Burmese-born 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 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 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

Professional record breakdown
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

  1. "Joshua Van ("The Fearless") | MMA Fighter Page". Tapology. Retrieved 2025-01-02.
  2. "Stats | UFC". www.ufcstats.com. Retrieved 2025-01-02.
  3. "UFC Rankings, Division Rankings, P4P rankings, UFC Champions | UFC.com". www.ufc.com.
  4. "Burmese fighter: Joshua Van details pioneering journey to plant Myanmar's flag on UFC turf". July 4, 2023.
  5. "Fury FC 72 Results - MMASucka". December 18, 2022.
  6. Bitter, Shawn (June 24, 2023). "Welcome to UFC: Josh Van".
  7. Bitter, Shawn (June 24, 2023). "UFC Jacksonville: Newcomer Josh Van Arrives, Takes Split Decision Against Zhalgas Zhumagulov".
  8. "Kevin Borjas vs. Joshua Van UFC 295 ceremonial weigh-ins faceoff". November 11, 2023.
  9. "Joshua Van def. Kevin Borjas at UFC 295: Best photos". November 12, 2023.
  10. "First UFC event of 2024 hit with multiple changes". December 22, 2023.
  11. Hiergesell, Dan (January 13, 2024). "Highlights! 'Fearless' Sparks 2024 With Brutal TKO". MMAmania.com.
  12. Anderson, Jay (July 4, 2024). "UFC Denver Gets Joshua Van vs. Charles Johnson".
  13. Martin, Damon (July 13, 2024). "UFC Denver video: Charles Johnson scores vicious uppercut knockout to finish Joshua Van in third round". MMA Fighting.
  14. Meshew, Jed (September 3, 2024). "Kevin Borjas out of UFC 306, Joshua Van steps in against Edgar Chairez". MMA Fighting.
  15. 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.
  16. Iskenderov, Parviz (October 9, 2024). "Cody Durden vs Joshua Van joins UFC 310 fight card". FIGHTMAG.
  17. "Kevin Iole". keviniole.com.
  18. "Joshua Van". Sherdog. Retrieved January 2, 2025.
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