Joshua Van, whose full name is Joshua Van Bawi Thawng, is a Burmese-American professional mixed martial artist competing in the UFC flyweight division. He fights under the nickname “The Fearless” and holds a professional record of 18 wins and 2 losses, with official statistics listing him at 5’5″ and 125 pounds.
Van was born on October 10, 2001, making him 24 years old, and he fights out of Houston, Texas, as part of 4oz Fight Club. His full name and its Burmese spelling, ယောရှုဗန်ဘွေထောင်း, appear across biographical sources along with a nationality that is generally described as Burmese-American.
Recent reporting from ESPN and CBS Sports has described Van as a UFC flyweight champion, including a title defense against Alexandre Pantoja. Profile databases continue to list him as a flyweight with an 18-2-0 record, and UFC schedule trackers show that his next opponent has not been announced.
Who is Joshua Van?
Joshua Van is an active flyweight for the UFC. His professional record stands at 18-2-0, a figure shared by UFCStats, Wikipedia, and ESPN. Wikipedia describes him as a Burmese and American professional mixed martial artist, and his official UFC athlete page identifies Myanmar as his birthplace.
Several facts stand out in his profile:
- At 24, Van holds an 18-2-0 professional record, a strong early-career mark in the UFC flyweight division.
- His dual Burmese-American background is a defining part of his public profile.
- He has more than 840,000 followers on Instagram, giving him a substantial personal audience.
- His height, reach, stance, and weight class are consistent across UFCStats, Wikipedia, CBS Sports, ESPN, and Sherdog.
- His official UFC page notes that he was born in Myanmar and speaks Burmese and English.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Full name | Joshua Van Bawi Thawng (Burmese: ယောရှုဗန်ဘွေထောင်း) |
| Nickname | The Fearless |
| Born | (age 24) |
| Nationality | Burmese-American |
| Fighting out of | Houston, Texas, USA |
| Team | 4oz Fight Club |
| Weight class | Flyweight (125 lbs / 56 kg) |
| Height | 1.65 m (5’5″) |
| Reach | 65″ |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Record | 18-2-0 |
What is Joshua Van’s nationality?
Multiple sources describe Van as Burmese-American or Myanmar-born with ties to the United States. The UFC athlete page states that he was born in Myanmar and lists Burmese and English among his languages. Wikipedia describes his nationality as Burmese and American.
Is Joshua Van Burmese?
Yes. Van was born in Myanmar, a country also known as Burma, and his full name, Joshua Van Bawi Thawng, reflects his Burmese heritage. His official UFC biography notes that he speaks Burmese and English, and other profile databases consistently describe him as Burmese-American.
Van’s official UFC profile lists Myanmar as his birthplace and Burmese and English as the languages he speaks. He competes out of Houston, Texas, and Wikipedia describes him as a Burmese and American professional mixed martial artist.
What is Joshua Van’s MMA record?
Van’s professional record is 18 wins and 2 losses, with no draws. UFCStats, Wikipedia, CBS Sports, Rotowire, Sherdog, and ESPN’s MMA profile all list the same 18-2-0 figure.
What is Joshua Van’s UFC record?
Van competes in the UFC flyweight division, and the record attached to his professional career is 18-2-0. The profile sources available do not separate his UFC bouts from his pre-UFC fights, so no UFC-only tally is available from those records.
Has Joshua Van ever lost?
Yes. His 18-2-0 record includes two losses. The available profile sources do not identify the opponents, dates, or methods of those defeats.
An 18-2-0 record works out to roughly a 90% win rate. The overall number is consistent across sources, but the matchmaking context behind the two losses is not explained in the available sources.
Who is Joshua Van fighting next?
As of the latest UFC schedule updates, Van has no booked opponent. UFCcalendar‘s fighter page for him shows no upcoming bout, and a BetMGM UFC article focused on his next fight reports that no opponent has been announced.
The UFC has not confirmed a date, venue, or event for his return. Until an official announcement is made, his next matchup remains an open question.
No opponent, date, or event has been confirmed for Joshua Van’s next UFC appearance. UFCcalendar lists no upcoming fight for him, and BetMGM’s UFC preview reports that his next opponent had not been announced.
How old is Joshua Van?
Van is 24 years old. His birth date is , which is listed consistently by Wikipedia, UFCStats, CBS Sports, Rotowire, Sherdog, and ESPN’s MMA profile.
How tall is Joshua Van?
Van is listed at 5’5″ (1.65 m) and competes at 125 pounds (56 kg) in the flyweight division. His reach is 65 inches, and he fights from an orthodox stance. Those numbers appear consistently across UFCStats, CBS Sports, Rotowire, Sherdog, and ESPN’s MMA profile.
What does Joshua Van’s career timeline look like?
The main dates and phases of Van’s career run from his birth in 2001 to an open next-fight status.
- — Van is born. The date is listed by Wikipedia, UFCStats, and ESPN.
- Pre-UFC career — Van amassed an 18-2-0 professional record, according to the career summaries in the profile sources. The exact date his professional career began is not specified.
- UFC tenure — Van competes in the UFC flyweight division. His UFCStats profile is active, and his page on the UFC athlete directory lists him as a flyweight.
- 2025–2026 — ESPN reported that Van defeated Alexandre Pantoja in a rematch to retain the UFC flyweight title.
- Ongoing — Van is an active competitor with more than 840,000 Instagram followers. He is represented by Iridium Sports Agency, and his sponsorship ties include @yummi_sushi_us.
- Next — No opponent, date, or event has been announced for his next fight.
What is established about Joshua Van and what still needs verification?
Some parts of Van’s profile are consistent across every major database. Others, such as the details of his two losses and his next booking, are not documented in the available sources.
| Established information | Information that remains unclear |
|---|---|
| Full name: Joshua Van Bawi Thawng (Burmese: ယောရှုဗန်ဘွေထောင်း) | Next fight opponent, date, and event — not announced |
| Date of birth: October 10, 2001 | Opponents and methods of his two losses — not documented in the consulted sources |
| Professional record: 18-2-0 | Current UFC flyweight ranking position — not provided in the consulted sources |
| Height 1.65 m (5’5″); weight 125 lbs (56 kg); reach 65″; orthodox stance | Exact timeline of his regional career and UFC signing — not specified in the consulted sources |
| Team: 4oz Fight Club; based in Houston, Texas | UFC flyweight title status — described as champion in recent ESPN and CBS Sports coverage, while UFCStats and other profile databases do not include a title designation |
What makes Joshua Van a notable flyweight?
Van’s 18-2-0 record gives him a win rate near 90% at age 24, a number that stands out in the flyweight division. His striking stats from UFCStats — 8.26 significant strikes landed per minute and 57% striking accuracy — add to the profile. The available sources do not provide matchmaking context, so the strength of his opposition cannot be assessed from the record alone.
His dual Burmese-American identity has made him a recognizable figure. The UFC’s athlete page highlights his Myanmar roots and his command of Burmese and English, and his full name, Joshua Van Bawi Thawng, appears in official biographical records.
His Instagram account has more than 840,000 followers, and his bio carries the biblical reference Romans 8:31. Recent coverage from CBS Sports and Yahoo Sports has described him as a UFC flyweight champion. A related combat-sports biography is George Foreman – A Life of Boxing Glory and the Grill Empire.
Where can Joshua Van’s facts be verified?
The core facts of Van’s profile — record, birth date, height, weight, reach, and stance — are published across official and database sources. The UFC athlete directory, UFCStats, Wikipedia, Sherdog, Rotowire, and ESPN’s MMA profile all carry this information. Tapology also maintains a fighter page for him.
“Joshua Van Bawi Thawng (Burmese: ယောရှုဗန်ဘွေထောင်း; born October 10, 2001) is a Burmese and American professional mixed martial artist…”
Wikipedia — Joshua Van
“Joshua ‘The Fearless’ Van (18-2-0) is a Pro MMA Fighter out of Houston, Texas, United States.”
“Record: 18-2-0. Weight: 125 lbs. Reach: 65″. STANCE: Orthodox. DOB: Oct 10, 2001. SLpM: 8.26; Str. Acc.: 57%.”
UFCStats — Joshua Van
What is the bottom line on Joshua Van?
Joshua Van is a 24-year-old Burmese-American flyweight from Houston, Texas, with an 18-2-0 professional record and a growing public profile. ESPN, CBS Sports, and Yahoo Sports have described him as a UFC flyweight champion, including a title defense against Alexandre Pantoja, while schedule trackers show that his next opponent has not been announced. Another athlete biography is Cody Rhodes – Biography, Career, and Family Facts.
What else do fans commonly ask about Joshua Van?
What is Joshua Van’s nickname?
Van fights under the nickname “The Fearless.” Multiple databases, including Rotowire and Sherdog, list the nickname alongside his profile.
Where does Joshua Van fight out of?
Van fights out of Houston, Texas, USA. Tapology describes him as a pro MMA fighter out of Houston, and his team is listed as 4oz Fight Club.
What team does Joshua Van train with?
Van trains with 4oz Fight Club in Houston, Texas. ESPN’s MMA profile lists 4oz Fight Club as his team.
What is Joshua Van’s reach?
Van’s reach is listed at 65 inches. UFCStats, CBS Sports, Rotowire, and Sherdog all report the same measurement.
Does Joshua Van speak Burmese?
Yes. The UFC athlete page states that Van was born in Myanmar and speaks Burmese and English.
Who did Joshua Van lose to?
The opponents behind the two losses in Van’s 18-2-0 record are not documented in the profile sources consulted. The dates and methods of those defeats are also unspecified.
Is Joshua Van ranked in the UFC flyweight division?
The consulted sources do not list a current numerical ranking for Van in the UFC flyweight division. His record and physical statistics are published, but no division ranking is included.
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