Fighter

Joshua Van

"The Fearless"

17-2-0ChampionFlyweight #11Men's Pound-for-Pound★ 2bonuses Myanmar (Burma)

Myanmar (Burma)Last 5

Amateur MMA 4-0

NEXT FIGHT

vs Alexandre PantojaTitle bout

UFCCrypto.com UFC 331·Saturday, September 19, 2026

Joshua Van holds a professional MMA record of 17-2-0. Their full professional MMA career spans 19 bouts on record. Joshua Van has won 17 fights: 9 by KO/TKO, 0 by submission, 8 by decision. Of 2 career losses, 1 came by KO/TKO and 0 by submission. In the UFC, Joshua Van lands 8.43 significant strikes per minute with 57% accuracy and averages 0.82 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: May 9, 2026. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height: 5'5"165 cm
Weight: 125 lbs57 kg
Reach: 65"165 cm
Stance: Orthodox
DOB: 2001-10-10
Age: 24
Nationality: Myanmar (Burma)
Birthplace: Hakha , Myanmar

Fight DNA

Knockout Artist

UFCalendar's style model · Flyweight roster (13 fighters)

One-Shot Power

98 · best in division

Fast Hands

97 · top 15% in division

Punch power97

Kick power98

Punch speed97

Kick speed95

Accuracy95

Takedowns86

Ground striking92

Submissions82

Chin92

Body strength93

Cardio93

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

UFC careerRecord: 17-2-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed8.43per min

57% accuracy

Strikes absorbed5.82per min

58% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed0.82per 15 min

61% success

Takedowns stuffed75%

Submission attempts0.2per 15 min

Bonus résumé

Joshua Van has won 2 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $150,000.

★ FOTN ×2

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and our model's estimate of what Joshua Van earns per fight.

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Upcoming

UFCCrypto.com UFC 331Sep 19, 2026
vs Alexandre PantojaFlyweightTitle bout

Career history

WIN
vs Tatsuro Taira×2Title bout · Title win #2
UFCUFC 328: Chimaev vs Strickland· May 9, 2026· Flyweight· 16-2 vs 18-1
TKO
R5 · 1:32
FOTN
WIN
vs Alexandre Pantoja×1Title bout · Title win #1
UFCUFC 323: Dvalishvili vs Yan 2· Dec 6, 2025· Flyweight· 15-2 vs 30-5
TKO
R1 · 0:26
WIN
vs Brandon Royval
UFCUFC 317: Topuria vs Oliveira· Jun 28, 2025· Flyweight· 14-2 vs 17-7
UD
R3 · 5:00
FOTN
WIN
vs Bruno Silva
UFCUFC 316: Dvalishvili vs O'Malley 2· Jun 7, 2025· Flyweight· 13-2 vs 14-6-2
TKO
R3 · 4:01
WIN
vs Rei Tsuruya
UFCUFC 313: Pereira vs Ankalaev· Mar 8, 2025· Flyweight· 12-2 vs 10-0
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Cody Durden
UFCUFC 310: Pantoja vs Asakura· Dec 7, 2024· Flyweight· 11-2 vs 17-6-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Édgar Cháirez
UFCUFC 306: Riyadh Season Noche UFC O'Malley vs Dvalishvili· Sep 14, 2024· Flyweight· 10-2 vs 11-5
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Charles Johnson
UFCUFC Fight Night: Namajunas vs Cortez· Jul 13, 2024· Flyweight· 10-1 vs 15-6
TKO
R3 · 0:20
WIN
vs Felipe Bunes
UFCUFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs Walker 2· Jan 13, 2024· Flyweight· 9-1 vs 13-6
TKO
R2 · 4:31
WIN
vs Kevin Borjas
UFCUFC 295: Procházka vs Pereira· Nov 11, 2023· Flyweight· 8-1 vs 9-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Zhalgas Zhumagulov
UFCUFC Fight Night: Emmett vs Topuria· Jun 24, 2023· Flyweight· 7-1 vs 14-8
SD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Cleveland McLean
Fury FC 72: Van vs. McLean· Dec 18, 2022· Flyweight· 6-1 vs 17-9
-
R2 · 4:49
WIN
vs Paris Moran
Fury FC 67: Aliev vs. Richardson· Aug 14, 2022· Flyweight· 5-1 vs 7-1
TKO
R2 · 0:36
WIN
vs Mario Suazo
Fury FC 62: Jones vs. Guyton· May 15, 2022· Flyweight· 4-1 vs 2-1
-
R2 · 4:23
WIN
vs Angelo Trujillo
Fury FC 60· Apr 24, 2022· Flyweight· 3-1 vs 1-2
TKO
R1 · 1:36
WIN
vs Francisco Obando
Fury FC 57· Feb 11, 2022· Flyweight· 2-1 vs 2-1
TKO
R1 · 3:08
LOSS
vs Devon Jackson
Fury FC 55· Dec 19, 2021· Flyweight· 2-0 vs 0-0
-
R2 · 4:58
WIN
vs Chase Eastham
Fury FC 54· Nov 21, 2021· Flyweight· 1-0 vs 2-4
TKO
R2 · 3:24
WIN
vs Tony Esquivel
Fury FC 52· Oct 17, 2021· Flyweight· 0-0 vs 0-0
TKO
R2 · 2:14

Career history data via Tapology.

Official UFC Ranking

Joshua Van's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.

Current: Champion Flyweight · #11 Men's Pound-for-Pound
Meta rank: Champion Flyweight
Peak: Champion Flyweight
First ranked: Dec 10, 2024
Times ranked: 70

Men's Pound-for-Pound

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1906▲22
Peak: 1906May 9, 2026
Rated fights: 19

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Frequently asked questions

When does Joshua Van fight next?

Joshua Van fights Alexandre Pantoja on Saturday, September 19, 2026 at Crypto.com UFC 331.

What is Joshua Van's record?

Joshua Van's professional MMA record is 17-2-0.

Who is Joshua Van fighting next?

Joshua Van's next opponent is Alexandre Pantoja at Crypto.com UFC 331.

Who did Joshua Van fight last?

Joshua Van most recently fought Tatsuro Taira at UFC 328: Chimaev vs Strickland on Saturday, May 9, 2026, WIN (TKO).

What weight class does Joshua Van fight in?

Joshua Van fights at Flyweight.

Is Joshua Van ranked in the UFC?

Joshua Van is the current UFC Flyweight champion.

How many knockouts does Joshua Van have?

Joshua Van has 9 wins by KO/TKO and 0 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Joshua Van won?

Joshua Van has won 2 UFC post-fight bonuses: 2× Fight of the Night.

How tall is Joshua Van?

Joshua Van is 5'5" (165 cm) tall.

How much does Joshua Van weigh?

Joshua Van weighs 125 lbs (57 kg).

What is Joshua Van's reach?

Joshua Van has a reach of 65" (165 cm).

How old is Joshua Van?

Joshua Van is 24 years old (born Oct 10, 2001).

Where is Joshua Van from?

Joshua Van is from Myanmar (Burma).

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