Latest News About Joshua Van

Joshua Van is the current UFC flyweight champion from Myanmar, known as "The Fearless." He's a rising star who won the title in December 2025 at UFC 323 against Alexandre Pantoja.[1][3]

Title Defense Update

His first title defense against Tatsuro Taira, originally set for UFC 327 on April 11, was postponed due to Van's injury and rescheduled for UFC 328 on May 9 in New Jersey. Van dismissed claims that his title win was a fluke, despite Pantoja's early elbow dislocation in their fight.[1]

Recent Fight History

Van went 8-1 since his June 2023 UFC debut, with key 2025 wins over Rei Tsuruya, Bruno Silva (TKO at UFC 316), and Brandon Royval (Fight of the Night at UFC 317). At just 24 years old, he's positioned for a historic defense billed as the first men's Asian title fight in UFC history.[2][3][1]