Joshua Van is oozing with confidence ahead of the biggest fight of his career, boldly insisting he can do what no challenger has done before. Van is slated to challenge reigning UFC flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja in the co-main event of UFC 323 on December 6 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
“The Fearless” has enjoyed a near-perfect run in the promotion in just two years since his UFC debut. He first stepped into the Octagon at UFC Jacksonville in June 2023, scoring a split-decision win over Zhalgas Zhumagulov.
Apart from a third-round knockout loss to Charles Johnson at UFC Denver in July 2024, Van has dominated every other opponent he’s faced, including notable wins over fighters like Bruno Silva and Cody Durden.