06/11/2025
Joshua Van is a seasoned mixed martial artist with a solid fighting experience. Born on October 10, 2001, he began his professional MMA career in 2021, initially fighting for Fury Fighting Championship ¹. During this time, he racked up an impressive 7-1 record, including a win in the main event of Fury FC 72, where he submitted Cleveland McLean in the second round to claim the promotion's Flyweight title.
Van's success eventually led him to the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he made his debut in 2023. Since then, he has competed in several high-profile events, including UFC 295, UFC 306, and UFC 316, accumulating a 6-1 record in the UFC ¹ ².
Some of his notable fights include:
- *Win over Zhalgas Zhumagulov*: Van won by split decision at UFC on ABC 5 ¹.
- *Win over Kevin Borjas*: He secured a unanimous decision victory at UFC 295 ¹.
- *Win over Felipe Bunes*: Van won by second-round technical knockout at UFC Fight Night 234 ¹.
- *Loss to Charles Johnson*: He suffered a knockout loss in the third round at UFC on ESPN 59 ¹.
With his impressive record and experience fighting in top-level promotions, Joshua Van has established himself as a formidable force in the flyweight division ¹ ².
