Joshua Van looks like the next big star of the UFC Flyweight division if he can continue on his current trajectory.
“The Fearless” has lost just once since debuting for the UFC in 2023, and at just 23 years old, is one of the top young stars in the promotion.
Van has been called “the next Max Holloway”, which is a huge name to live up to as he continues his MMA journey.
As he prepares for a last-minute scheduled bout at UFC 317, here is everything you need to know about Joshua Van.
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How old is Joshua Van?
Joshua Van was born on October 10, 2001, making him 23 years old as of 2025. He was born in Myanmar, but moved to Malaysia when he was ten before relocating to Texas two years later.
Joshua Van’s height, weight, and reach
Van stands at five feet five inches, equivalent to 165 cm. He fights in the UFC Flyweight division and usually weighs in at 125 lbs.
He also has a reach of 65 inches (165 cm) and a 35-inch leg reach.
What Nationality is Joshua Van?
Van is Burmese-American, having been born in Myanmar before eventually relocating to Houston, Texas as a child.
Joshua Van’s Instagram and X/Twitter
On his account thefearlessamma1, Van has amassed over 85,000 followers on Instagram. He has only posted 13 times and doesn’t seem overly active on the platform.
He also has 12,000 followers on X (formerly known as Twitter) on the account JoshuaVanBT. Van is more active on this platform, posting regularly about himself and his career.
Joshua Van’s MMA record
| Win-Loss-Draw | (T)KO | Sub |
| 14-2-0 | 7-1 | 2-1 |
Joshua Van’s MMA stats
| Significant Strikes Landed per Minute | 8.20 |
| Significant Striking Accuracy | 55% |
| Significant Strikes Absorbed per Minute | 5.26 |
| Significant Strike Defence (the % of opponents’ strikes that did not land) | 59% |
| Average Takedowns Landed per 15 minutes | 0.96 |
| Takedown Accuracy | 64% |
| Takedown Defense (the % of opponents’ TD attempts that did not land) | 81% |
| Average Submissions Attempted per 15 minutes | 0.000 |
Joshua Van’s net worth
There is no information about Van’s net worth available, likely due to how early into his UFC career he is.
Joshua Van’s next fight
Van’s next fight is at UFC 317, where he is a last-minute replacement for Manel Kape at the event.
Van will face Brandon Royval, who is the top contender in the UFC Flyweight division.
This is a quick turnaround from his last bout, which was a TKO win over Bruno Silva at UFC 316. That win helped Van buy his mother a house due to the bonus he received.
Joshua Van vs. Edgar Chairez
One of Van’s biggest wins in the UFC so far was his clash with Edgar Chairez at UFC 306.
While he threatened a finish as the fight drew to a close, Chairez held on and went to the judges, who awarded Van the unanimous decision victory.