Joshua Van achieved his 10th UFC victory at 24 years and 7 months, making him the second-youngest fighter to reach this milestone in UFC history. Only Max Holloway was younger, reaching 10 wins at 23 years, 8 months, and 19 days. Jon Jones ranks third at 24 years, 9 months, and 2 days, while Kevin Lee is fourth at 25 years, 7 months, and 17 days. Several other notable fighters including Song Yadong, Robert Whittaker, Dustin Poirier, and Georges St-Pierre all reached the mark at age 26. The achievement highlights Van's rapid rise and success at a young age.
Joshua Van made UFC history at UFC 328 on May 9, 2026, becoming the second-youngest fighter ever to record ten victories inside the promotion, achieving the milestone at just 24 years and 7 months old.
Van, known as "The Fearless," now holds a 17-2-0 professional record and currently reigns as the UFC Flyweight Champion. The 24-year-old from Myanmar trains out of 4oz. Fight Club and has been one of the most productive strikers in the division, landing an outstanding 8.84 significant strikes per minute at a 56 percent accuracy rate. At five-foot-five with a 65-inch reach, he has built his championship run on relentless offensive output.
Only Max Holloway stands ahead of him in this particular record book. Holloway reached ten UFC wins at 23 years, 8 months, and 19 days — a benchmark that still holds as the all-time youngest. The 34-year-old American, now ranked fourth in the Lightweight division and ninth in the pound-for-pound rankings with a 27-9-0 record, averages 7.2 significant strikes per minute himself, making him one of the few fighters in UFC history who can match Van's offensive volume.
Jon Jones, who sits third on the list at 24 years, 9 months, and 2 days, is followed by Kevin Lee at 25 years, 7 months, and 17 days. Decorated veterans including Georges St-Pierre, Robert Whittaker, Dustin Poirier, and Song Yadong all reached the ten-win mark at age 26.
Why it matters
- Van's milestone places him in elite company alongside some of the greatest fighters the UFC has ever produced.
- As the reigning Flyweight Champion at just 24, his career trajectory suggests he could hold divisional records for years to come.
- His striking output of 8.84 significant strikes per minute leads all fighters on this list, underscoring a style built for sustained dominance.
Saturday, May 9, 2026
