Best fights of Joshua Van
Over 5 years as a professional, Joshua Van has compiled a 18-2 (11) record, including four title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Joshua Van KOs Alexandre Pantoja in 26 seconds
On December 6, 2025 Joshua Van fought Alexandre Pantoja for the UFC flyweight title. Van was 24 years old with a record of 15-2, and Pantoja was 35 with a record of 30-5. Van was on a 5-fight winning streak and Pantoja was on a 8-fight winning streak. Van stopped Alexandre Pantoja via TKO in the 1st round. Crowned the new flyweight champion.
2. Joshua Van defeats Alexandre Pantoja in their 2nd fight
On September 19, 2026 Joshua Van defended his UFC flyweight title against Alexandre Pantoja. It was their second meeting. Van was 24 years old with a record of 17-2, and Pantoja was 36 with a record of 30-6. Van was on a 7-fight winning streak, while Pantoja was coming off a loss. Van won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
3. Joshua Van defeats Brandon Royval
On June 28, 2025 Joshua Van faced Brandon Royval in a flyweight bout. Van was 23 years old with a record of 14-2, and Royval was 32 with a record of 17-7. Van was on a 4-fight winning streak and Royval was on a 2-fight winning streak. Van won via unanimous decision.
4. Joshua Van KOs Tatsuro Taira
On May 9, 2026 Joshua Van defended his UFC flyweight title against Tatsuro Taira. Van was 24 years old with a record of 16-2, and Taira was 26 with a record of 18-1. Van was on a 6-fight winning streak and Taira was on a 2-fight winning streak. Van stopped Tatsuro Taira via TKO in the 5th round. Defended the title.
5. Joshua Van defeats Cody Durden
On December 7, 2024 Joshua Van faced Cody Durden in a bantamweight bout. Van was 23 years old with a record of 11-2, and Durden was 33 with a record of 17-6-1. Both Van and Durden were coming off a win. Van won via unanimous decision.
6. Joshua Van defeats Rei Tsuruya
On March 8, 2025 Joshua Van faced Rei Tsuruya in a flyweight bout. Van was 23 years old with a record of 12-2, and Tsuruya was 22 with a record of 10-0. Van was on a 2-fight winning streak and Tsuruya was on an undefeated 10-fight winning streak. Van won via unanimous decision.
7. Joshua Van defeats Édgar Cháirez
On September 14, 2024 Joshua Van faced Édgar Cháirez in a flyweight bout. Van was 22 years old with a record of 10-2, and Cháirez was 28 with a record of 11-5. Van was coming off a loss, while Cháirez was coming off a win. Van won via unanimous decision.
8. Joshua Van defeats Kevin Borjas
On November 11, 2023 Joshua Van faced Kevin Borjas in a flyweight bout. Van was 22 years old with a record of 8-1, and Borjas was 25 with a record of 9-1. Van was on a 6-fight winning streak and Borjas was on a 4-fight winning streak. Van won via unanimous decision.
9. Joshua Van KOs Felipe Bunes
On January 13, 2024 Joshua Van faced Felipe Bunes in a flyweight bout. Van was 22 years old with a record of 9-1, and Bunes was 0 with a record of 0-0. Van was on a 7-fight winning streak. Van stopped Felipe Bunes via TKO in the 2nd round.
10. Joshua Van KOs Angelo Trujillo
On April 24, 2022 Joshua Van faced Angelo Trujillo in a flyweight bout. Van was 20 years old with a record of 3-1, and Trujillo was 0 with a record of 0-0. Van was coming off a win. Van stopped Angelo Trujillo via KO in the 1st round.