Joshua Van
Awards & Honours
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Awards Won
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Honours
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Rankings
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Records
Joshua Van's rise has been marked by several historic firsts. He became the first fighter from Myanmar to compete in the UFC and the second Asian-born male champion in the promotion's history. At 24 years old, he is the youngest UFC champion ever in the flyweight division and the first champion born in the 2000s. His seven-fight winning streak and 15 wins in his last 16 fights place him among the most dominant young fighters in the sport. Van's ability to overcome displacement, poverty, and family separation to reach the top of MMA has made his story one of the most compelling in recent sports history.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
First Myanmar-born UFC fighter
First fighter from Myanmar to sign with and compete in the UFC.
Second Asian-born male UFC champion
Became the second male champion born in Asia, after Zhang Weili (China).
First UFC champion born in the 2000s
First champion in UFC history born in the 21st century.
Second youngest UFC champion
At 24 years, 57 days, second only to Jon Jones (23 years, 8 months).
Rankings & Lists
UFC men's pound-for-pound rankings
UFC flyweight rankings
Records & Feats
First UFC champion born in the 2000s
Van became the first UFC champion born in the 21st century when he won the flyweight title in December 2025.
Second youngest UFC champion in history
At 24 years and 57 days, Van is the second-youngest champion in UFC history, behind Jon Jones.
First Myanmar-born UFC fighter
Van was the first fighter from Myanmar to sign with and compete in the UFC.