Biography
Joshua Van Bawi Thawng is a Burmese and American professional mixed martial artist currently competing in the Flyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he is the current UFC Flyweight Champion. Van is the first fighter from Myanmar to sign with the promotion, becoming the UFC's first Asian-born male champion at UFC 323. He is also the first fighter born in the 2000s to win a UFC title. As of March 10, 2026, he is #10 in the UFC men's pound-for-pound rankings.
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Career Analysis
Joshua Van has compiled a professional record of 16-2-0 across 18 bouts. With 8 victories coming by stoppage, Van carries a 50% knockout rate, demonstrating solid finishing ability.
Representing Myanmar on the world stage, Van competes in the Flyweight division. They remain active and looking for their next fight.