Joshua Van
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About
Mixed martial artist and athlete who is the first Burmese fighter to sign with the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He competes in the Flyweight division. His nickname is "The Fearless." He stands five feet, five inches tall and weighs 125 pounds.
Before Fame
At age 10, he and his family moved to Malaysia. At age 12, they migrated to Houston, Texas.
Trivia
He began his professional MMA career in 2021. He fought for Fury Fighting Championship. In the summer of 2025, he was #1 in the UFC flyweight rankings. 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.
Family Life
He is one of five siblings. He identifies as one of the Chin people, an ethnic minority in Myanmar.
Associated With
In June 2025, fighter Alexandre Pantoja said, "I think this guy is going to be my toughest challenger."
