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| 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
- https://www.ufc.com/rankings
- https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2023/07/ufc-joshua-van-myanmar-burmese-fighter-journey
- https://mmasucka.com/fury-fc-72-results/
- https://cagesidepress.com/2023/06/23/welcome-to-ufc-josh-van/
- https://cagesidepress.com/2023/06/24/ufc-jacksonville-zhalgas-zhumagulov-vs-josh-van/
- https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/gallery/photos-ufc-295-ceremonial-weigh-ins-and-faceoffs/kevin-borjas-vs-joshua-van-ufc-295-ceremonial-weigh-ins-faceoff
- https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/gallery/kevin-borjas-vs-joshua-van-ufc-295-new-york-best-photos-gallery-mma
- https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/ufc-news-schedule-2024-vegas-apex-van-semelsberger-santos
- https://www.mmamania.com/2024/1/13/24036999/full-fight-video-highlights-ufc-vegas-84-results-espn-van-knockout-bunes-2024
- https://cagesidepress.com/2024/07/04/ufc-denver-gets-joshua-van-vs-charles-johnson/
- https://www.mmafighting.com/2024/7/13/24198102/ufc-denver-video-charles-johnson-scores-vicious-uppercut-knockout-to-finish-joshua-van-third-round
- https://www.mmafighting.com/2024/9/3/24235310/kevin-borjas-out-of-ufc-306-joshua-van-steps-in-against-edgar-chairez
- 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.
- https://www.fightmag.com/cody-durden-vs-joshua-van-joins-ufc-310-fight-card/
- https://www.keviniole.com/2024/12/07/joshua-van-a-standout-on-ufc310-early-prelims-in-win-over-cody-durden
- "Joshua Van". Sherdog. Retrieved January 2, 2025.