Joshua Van achieved his tenth UFC victory at age 24 years and 7 months, making him the second-youngest fighter to reach this milestone in UFC history. Max Holloway holds the record, reaching 10 UFC wins at 23 years, 8 months, and 19 days. Jon Jones reached the mark at 24 years, 9 months, and 2 days. Kevin Lee was fourth at 25 years, 7 months, and 17 days. Several other fighters including Song Yadong, Robert Whittaker, Dustin Poirier, Jake Matthews, Kelvin Gastelum, Movsar Evloev, John Lineker, and Georges St-Pierre all reached 10 wins at age 26.
Joshua Van etched his name into UFC history at UFC 328 on May 9, 2026, becoming the second-youngest fighter ever to record ten wins inside the promotion, achieving the milestone at just 24 years and 7 months of age.

The flyweight champion from Myanmar carries a professional record of 17-2-0 and has established himself as one of the most prolific offensive fighters on the roster. Fighting out of 4oz. Fight Club in an orthodox stance, the five-foot-five "Fearless" lands an extraordinary 8.84 significant strikes per minute at 56 percent accuracy — numbers that place him among the sharpest finishers in the flyweight division. He is only 24 years old, meaning this milestone arrived while his career is still in its early stages.

The only fighter to reach ten UFC victories at a younger age is Max Holloway, who hit the mark at 23 years, 8 months, and 19 days. Holloway, now 34 and ranked fourth at lightweight with a 27-9-0 record, averages 7.2 significant strikes per minute and holds a spot in the pound-for-pound top ten. Jon Jones sits third on the all-time list, having reached the milestone at 24 years, 9 months, and 2 days. Jones, now 38 and carrying a 28-1-0 record, averaged 4.38 significant strikes per minute across his career with a striking accuracy of 58 percent and 1.89 takedowns per 15 minutes.

Why it matters
- Van surpassed Jones on the all-time youngest list while holding active championship status, raising the stakes of his place in UFC history
- His striking volume of 8.84 significant strikes per minute outpaces both Holloway and Jones from their comparable career stages on record
- The flyweight division now has a reigning champion with a historically young résumé, which shapes the title picture for years ahead
Saturday, May 9, 2026















