ChampionFlyweightACTIVE
Joshua Van
15-2
6 Win Streak
Age
23
Height
5'5"
Weight
1255 lbs
Reach
65"
Avg Fight Time
13:46
Gym
4oz Fight Club
UFC Record
9-1(10 bouts)
Wins By
3 KO 0 Sub 6 Dec
Losses By
1 KO 0 Sub 0 Dec
Wins by Rd
R1 1R2 1R3 7
Last 5
LWWWW
Finish Rate
60%
Bonuses
1
Style
Freestyle
Location
Hakha , Myanmar
Last Fight2025-12-06
AP
W - Alexandre Pantoja
KO/TKOR3 0:20
Punch to Head At Distance
Opponent Last Bout
L - Joshua VanSubmissionR2 1:46· Rear Naked Choke
Fight History
LOSS
CJ
vs Charles Johnson
UFC Fight Night: Namajunas vs. Cortez· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R3 0:20
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R3 0:20
WIN
FB
vs Felipe Bunes
UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs. Walker 2· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punches to Head From Guard
R2 4:31
KO/TKOPunches to Head From Guard·R2 4:31
WIN
ZZ
vs Zhalgas Zhumagulov
UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs. Topuria· 2025-09-27
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
WIN
BR
vs Brandon Royval
UFC 317: Topuria vs. Oliveira· 2025-06-28
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
BS
vs Bruno Silva
UFC 316: Dvalishvili vs. O'Malley 2· 2025-06-07
KO/TKO
Punches to Head On Ground
R3 4:01
KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R3 4:01
WIN
RT
vs Rei Tsuruya
UFC 313: Pereira vs. Ankalaev· 2025-03-08
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
CD
vs Cody Durden
UFC 310: Pantoja vs. Asakura· 2024-12-07
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
KB
vs Kevin Borjas
UFC 295: Prochazka vs. Pereira· 2023-11-11
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
AP
vs Alexandre Pantoja
UFC 323: Dvalishvili vs. Yan 2
KO/TKO
to Arm injury to Pantoja
R1 0:26
KO/TKOto Arm injury to Pantoja·R1 0:26
WIN
EC
vs Edgar Chairez
UFC 306: Riyadh Season Noche UFC
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
Fighter Archetype
Technical Striker
Counter Striker
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
8.9/min
Grappling
0.85 TD
Defense
58%
⚖️Joshua adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
🧬Competent across all ranges — 57% striking and 64% TD accuracy
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
27 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Jabs
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level+81% vs div avg
81%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Leg Kicks
67%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Knees
67%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
⭐Other
Uppercuts
41%
Damage Events
37%
🥊Head/Hand
Head Kicks
37%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
3× detected
Clinch → Takedown
3× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Jabs (81%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (148%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 293% of offense - limited but refined.
- ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
- ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
3
100% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
0
0% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (3 techniques)
Punches to Head From Guard
#11
33% of KOs
Punches to Head On Ground
#21
33% of KOs
to On Ground
Arm injury to Pantoja
#31
33% of KOs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚡ Striking finisher: 100% of career finishes via knockout/TKO. Devastating striking power and end-game precision.
- 🎯💥 KO arsenal: Punches to Head From Guard leads with 1 finishes. Multiple KO paths available.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🥊
Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.💪
Peak strengths: Strikes/Min (8.9) and TD Acc% (64%).⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (0/100). Opponents exploit this.🚫
Anti-wrestler: 81% TD defense. Keeps fights standing.📈
Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (156% in R3). Outworks opponents.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
57%
Above Avg
Division Rank#5 of 32
0%100%
Striking Defense
58%
Above Avg
Division Rank#11 of 32
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
53% acc88%
Clinch
74% acc8%
Ground
52% acc4%
Striking Differential+2.50/min
8.86 landed/min6.36 absorbed/min
8.86
Landed/Min
6.36
Absorbed/Min
0.61
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed1097
Sig. Strikes Attempted1931
Key Insights
Joshua is a distance-first striker, with 88% of output at range.
Primarily a headhunter with 70% targeting the head.
Favorable output (1.4:1).
Utilizes an effective jab.
Distance-dominant: 88% of output at range with 53% accuracy.
Elite KD exchange: deals 5.0x more knockdowns than absorbed.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
64%
Above Avg
Division Rank#4 of 32
0%100%
TD Defense
81%
Elite
Division Rank#5 of 32
0%100%
TD Success Rate
64%(est)
Landed
7
Defended
4
Total
11
Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage
0.85
TD / 15min
0.00
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
11
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
14
Landed
22
Attempted
64%
Accuracy
Key Insights
Elite TD defense (81%).
High TD accuracy (64%).
Clinch TD specialist: 64% accuracy from clinch.
Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
2,194
1.80
Ratio
Absorbed
1,218
Chin Rating
GoodKD Exchange
10/2
KD Recovery
0%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
53.7
Elite Activity
Strikes/Min
10.2
Standing %
93%
R3 vs R1 Output
156%
Key Insights
📊 Favorable damage ratio (1.80x) - consistent striking dominance.
🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.
⚙️ High engagement score (53.7) - maintains relentless pace.
📈 Improves dramatically in late rounds - R3 output 156% of R1.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 10 fights
R1 Control
0:03
R2 Control
0:32
R3 Control
0:30
R1 to Final
+82%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+11.4pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+11.4pp
Body
-3.2pp
Leg
-8.1pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
+2.8pp
Round Patterns
⬆️ Improves with fight duration – strong finishing power
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Competitive Profile
Division Rankings
Performance metrics ranked within division
Volume
#1
of 32
🥇 Top 25%
Absorption
#32
of 32
📉 Below Average
Accuracy
#5
of 32
🥇 Top 25%
Str Defense
#11
of 32
🥈 Top 50%
Knockdowns
#10
of 32
🥈 Top 50%
Takedowns
#20
of 32
🥉 Mid-range
Submissions
#25
of 32
📉 Below Average
Damage Ratio
#7
of 32
🥇 Top 25%
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2695
StrongCareer-wide opponent strength
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights