Joshua Van

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Joshua Van
BornJoshua Van Bawi Thawng
(2001-10-10) October 10, 2001 (age 23)
Hakha, Myanmar
Other namesThe Fearless
Height5 ft 5 in (165 cm)
Weight125 lb (57 kg; 8 st 13 lb)
Division Flyweight
Reach65 [1]  in (165 cm)
Fighting out of Houston, Texas, U.S.
Team4oz. Fight Club
Years active2021–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total14
Wins12
By knockout6
By submission2
By decision4
Losses2
By knockout1
By submission1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Joshua Van Bawi Thawng [2] (born October 10, 2001), known professionally as Joshua Van, is a Burmese-born American mixed martial artist currently competing in the Flyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). As of December 14, 2024, he is ranked #15, in the UFC Flyweight rankings. [3]

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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. [4]

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 in the main event of Fury FC 72 on December 18, 2022, where he submitted Cleveland McLean in the second round to win the promotion's Flyweight title. [5]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Before his debut, Van was scheduled to face Kevin Borjas on August 8, 2023, at Dana White's Contender Series 57, but he was pulled in order to face Zhalgas Zhumagulov at UFC on ABC 5 on June 24, 2023. [6] He won the fight by split decision. [7]

The bout between Van and Borjas was rescheduled on November 11, 2023, at UFC 295. [8] He won the fight via unanimous decision. [9]

Van faced Felipe Bunes, replacing Denys Bondar on January 13, 2024, at UFC Fight Night 234. [10] He won the fight by second-round technical knockout. [11]

Van was scheduled to face Lucas Rocha, replacing Jose Johnson on April 6, 2024, at UFC Fight Night 240. [12] However, Rocha withdrew due to injury and the bout was scrapped. [13]

Van was scheduled to face Su Mudaerji on June 1, 2024, at UFC 302. [14] However, Su pulled out in late April due to undisclosed reasons and was replaced by Tatsuro Taira. [15] [16] In turn, both fighters were moved to UFC on ESPN 58 on June 15, 2024 and Van ended up being scheduled to face Tagir Ulanbekov instead. [17] However, the bout was cancelled when Ulanbekov weighed in at 129.5 pounds, three and a half pounds over the flyweight non-title fight limit. [18]

Van faced Charles Johnson on July 13, 2024, at UFC on ESPN 59. [19] He lost the fight via knockout in the third round. [20]

Van faced Édgar Cháirez, replacing Kevin Borjas on September 14, 2024, at UFC 306. [21] He won the fight via unanimous decision. [22]

Van faces Cody Durden on December 7, 2024, at UFC 310. [23] He won the fight via unanimous decision. [24]

Van is scheduled to face Bruno Gustavo da Silva on March 8, 2025, at UFC 313. [25]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
14 matches12 wins2 losses
By knockout61
By submission21
By decision40
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Win12–2 Cody Durden Decision (unanimous) UFC 310 December 7, 202435:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win11–2Édgar CháirezDecision (unanimous) UFC 306 September 14, 202435:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss10–2 Charles Johnson KO (punches) UFC on ESPN: Namajunas vs. Cortez July 13, 202430:20 Denver, Colorado, United States
Win10–1Felipe BunesTKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs. Walker 2 January 13, 202424:31 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win9–1Kevin BorjasDecision (unanimous) UFC 295 November 11, 202335:00 New York City, New York, United States
Win8–1 Zhalgas Zhumagulov Decision (split) UFC on ABC: Emmett vs. Topuria June 24, 202335:00 Jacksonville, Florida, United States
Win7–1Cleveland McLeanSubmission (rear-naked choke)Fury FC 72December 18, 202224:49 Houston, Texas, United StatesWon the vacant Fury FC Flyweight Championship.
Win6–1Paris MoranTKO (punches)Fury FC 67August 14, 202220:36 Houston, Texas, United States
Win5–1Mario SuazoSubmission (calf slicer)Fury FC 62May 15, 202224:23 Castle Rock, Colorado, United States
Win4–1Angelo TrujilloKO (head kick)Fury FC 60April 24, 202211:36 Houston, Texas, United States
Win3–1Francisco ObandoTKO (punches)Fury FC 57February 11, 202213:08 Humble, Texas, United States
Loss2–1Devon JacksonSubmission (rear-naked choke)Fury FC 55December 19, 202124:58 Houston, Texas, United States
Win2–0Chase EasthamTKO (punches)Fury FC 54November 21, 202123:24 Houston, Texas, United States
Win1–0Tony EsquivelKO (knee to the body)Fury FC 52October 17, 202122:14 Houston, Texas, United StatesFlyweight debut.

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