joshua van

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Joshua Van (born October 10, 2001) is a Burmese-American professional mixed martial artist and the reigning UFC Flyweight Champion.

### **Career Highlights**
*   **UFC Championship:** Van won the UFC Flyweight title on December 6, 2025, at UFC 323 by defeating Alexandre Pantoja via first-round TKO (injury). At 24 years and 57 days old, he became the second-youngest champion in UFC history (behind Jon Jones) and the first champion born in the 2000s.
*   **Title Defense:** He successfully defended his title against Tatsuro Taira at UFC 328 on May 9, 2026, winning via fifth-round TKO. 
*   **Background:** Born in Hakha, Chin State, Myanmar, Van and his family fled military oppression when he was a child, living as refugees in Malaysia before eventually settling in Houston, Texas. He is the first fighter from Myanmar to compete in and hold a championship in the UFC.
*   **Fighting Style:** Known for his relentless pace and high striking volume, Van fights out of the 4oz Fight Club in Houston. He holds the record for the fastest knockout in a UFC flyweight title fight (26 seconds).

As of September 2026, Joshua Van is ranked #10 in the UFC men's pound-for-pound rankings and is scheduled for a rematch against Alexandre Pantoja at UFC 331 on September 19, 2026.