Joshua Van

"The Fearless"

18-2-0ChampionFlyweight #6Men's Pound-for-Pound★ 3bonuses

Myanmar (Burma) / United StatesLast 5

Amateur MMA 4-0

Last fight: Win vs Alexandre Pantoja · Unanimous Decision · Sep 19, 2026

18-2-0 · 9 finishes · Full stats →

NEXT FIGHT

vs Manel KapeTitle bout

UFCUFC 336: Van vs Kape·Saturday, January 30, 2027

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Joshua Van holds a professional MMA record of 18-2-0. Van has won 18 fights: 9 by KO/TKO, 0 by submission, 9 by decision. Of 2 career losses, 1 came by KO/TKO and 0 by submission. In the UFC, Van lands 8.26 significant strikes per minute with 58% accuracy and averages 0.70 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: September 19, 2026. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height: 5'5"165 cm
Weight: 125 lbs57 kg
Reach: 65"165 cm
Stance: Orthodox
DOB: Oct 10, 2001
Age: 25
Nationality: Myanmar (Burma) / United States
Birthplace: Hakha, Myanmar (Burma)

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UFCUFC 336: Van vs KapeJan 30, 2027
vs Manel KapeFlyweightTitle bout

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Career history

WIN
vs Alexandre Pantoja×3Title bout · Title win #3
Crypto.com UFC 331· Sep 19, 2026· Flyweight· 18-2 vs 30-7
UD
R5 · 5:00
FOTN
WIN
vs Tatsuro Taira×2Title bout · Title win #2
UFC 328: Chimaev vs Strickland· May 9, 2026· Flyweight· 17-2 vs 18-2
TKO
R5 · 1:32
FOTN
WIN
vs Alexandre Pantoja×1Title bout · Title win #1
UFC 323: Dvalishvili vs Yan 2· Dec 6, 2025· Flyweight· 16-2 vs 30-6
TKO
R1 · 0:26
WIN
vs Brandon Royval
UFC 317: Topuria vs Oliveira· Jun 28, 2025· Flyweight· 15-2 vs 17-8
UD
R3 · 5:00
FOTN
WIN
vs Bruno Silva
UFC 316: Dvalishvili vs O'Malley 2· Jun 7, 2025· Flyweight· 14-2 vs 14-7-2
TKO
R3 · 4:01
WIN
vs Rei Tsuruya
UFC 313: Pereira vs Ankalaev· Mar 8, 2025· Flyweight· 13-2 vs 10-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Cody Durden
UFC 310: Pantoja vs Asakura· Dec 7, 2024· Flyweight· 12-2 vs 17-7-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Édgar Cháirez
UFC 306: Riyadh Season Noche UFC O'Malley vs Dvalishvili· Sep 14, 2024· Flyweight· 11-2 vs 11-6
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Charles Johnson
UFC Fight Night: Namajunas vs Cortez· Jul 13, 2024· Flyweight· 10-2 vs 16-6
TKO
R3 · 0:20
WIN
vs Felipe Bunes
UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs Walker 2· Jan 13, 2024· Flyweight· 10-1 vs 13-7
TKO
R2 · 4:31
WIN
vs Kevin Borjas
UFC 295: Procházka vs Pereira· Nov 11, 2023· Flyweight· 9-1 vs 9-2
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Zhalgas Zhumagulov
UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs Topuria· Jun 24, 2023· Flyweight· 8-1 vs 14-9
SD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Cleveland McLean
Fury FC 72: Van vs. McLean· Dec 18, 2022· Flyweight· 7-1 vs 17-10
-
R2 · 4:49
WIN
vs Paris Moran
Fury FC 67: Aliev vs. Richardson· Aug 14, 2022· Flyweight· 6-1 vs 7-2
TKO
R2 · 0:36
WIN
vs Mario Suazo
Fury FC 62: Jones vs. Guyton· May 15, 2022· Flyweight· 5-1 vs 2-2
-
R2 · 4:23
WIN
vs Angelo Trujillo
Fury FC 60· Apr 24, 2022· Flyweight· 4-1 vs 1-3
TKO
R1 · 1:36
WIN
vs Francisco Obando
Fury FC 57· Feb 11, 2022· Flyweight· 3-1 vs 2-2
TKO
R1 · 3:08
LOSS
vs Devon Jackson
Fury FC 55· Dec 19, 2021· Flyweight· 2-1 vs 1-0
-
R2 · 4:58
WIN
vs Chase Eastham
Fury FC 54· Nov 21, 2021· Flyweight· 2-0 vs 2-5
TKO
R2 · 3:24
WIN
vs Tony Esquivel
Fury FC 52· Oct 17, 2021· Flyweight· 1-0 vs 0-1
TKO
R2 · 2:14

Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

BaseMMA

2025Blue belt · BJJ · Daniel Pineda
2022Fury FC Flyweight Championship · Fury Fighting Championship
2022Flyweight Prospect of the Year
2021Champion · Fury FC Amateur Series · Flyweight
AGE 19Started in MMA

Camp

4oz Fight Club · Houston, Texas, United States
Aztlan Boxing Gym · Boxing · Houston, Texas, United States
Active Jiu-Jitsu · BJJ · Houston, Texas, United States
Temple Construction Movement · Houston, Texas, United States
Precision · Houston, Texas, United States Former

Coaches

Daniel Pineda · Head coach
Jose Vazquez · Boxing coach
Jose Santibanez · Wrestling coach
Frank Gallego · Wrestling coach
Artinas Young · Striking coach
Joseph McCamish · Cornerman
Scotty Juarez · Head coach

Training partners

Alden Coria
Michael Aswell Jr.
Dakota Hope
Justice Torres
Hector Saenz

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

Pro MMARecord: 18-2-0 · Source: UFCalendar

Striking

Strikes landed8.26per min

58% accuracy

Strikes absorbed5.83per min

57% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed0.70per 15 min

62% success

Takedowns stuffed75%

Submission attempts0.3per 15 min

UFC careerRecord: 11-1-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed8.26per min

58% accuracy

Strikes absorbed5.83per min

57% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed0.70per 15 min

62% success

Takedowns stuffed75%

Submission attempts0.3per 15 min

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Where they rank

All-time boards where Joshua Van sits in the top 25.

All MMA

UFC

Bonus résumé

Joshua Van has won 3 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $250,000.

★ Fight of the Night ×3

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

All-time bonus leaders →

Flyweight top 5

Recent & upcoming opponents

Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Joshua Van earns per fight.

Joshua Van's salary & career earnings →

Official UFC Ranking

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

Current: Champion Flyweight#6 Men's Pound-for-Pound
Meta rank: Champion Flyweight
Peak: Champion Flyweight
First ranked: Dec 10, 2024
Times ranked: 84

Men's Pound-for-Pound

Flyweight

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1917▲12
Peak: 1917Sep 19, 2026
Rated fights: 20

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Frequently asked questions

When does Joshua Van fight next?

Joshua Van fights Manel Kape on Saturday, January 30, 2027 at UFC 336: Van vs Kape.

What is Joshua Van's record?

Joshua Van's professional MMA record is 18-2-0.

Who is Joshua Van fighting next?

Joshua Van's next opponent is Manel Kape at UFC 336: Van vs Kape.

Who did Joshua Van fight last?

Joshua Van most recently fought Alexandre Pantoja at UFC 331 on Saturday, September 19, 2026, WIN (Unanimous Decision).

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 3 UFC post-fight bonuses: 3× 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 25 years old (born Oct 10, 2001).

Where is Joshua Van from?

Joshua Van is from Myanmar (Burma) / the United States.

Get Joshua Van's fight history and stats as JSON with the MMA Fight Data API →

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