Joshua Van is widely reported as being born in Hakha, Myanmar, and holding dual citizenship in Myanmar and the United States. He fights out of Houston, Texas, and is commonly described as an American citizen who was born in Myanmar. Several profiles also note that he relocated to the U.S. with his family during his youth, ultimately establishing his MMA career in the United States.[1][2][4][5]
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Joshua Van is one of the under-radar names in the UFC flyweight division. He is set to compete next weekend at UFC 313, facing Rei Tsuruya on the preliminary card.
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