Joshua Van disclosed that he did not sleep from Saturday evening until Sunday night following his fight. He returned to his hotel around 2:30 AM and departed for the airport at 5:30 AM, spending the intervening hours praying with fellow countrymen. Upon arriving home, Van met with a church parishioner and continued praying, emphasizing gratitude to God. The flyweight champion described the experience as an unbroken chain of prayer and thanksgiving.
UFC 328
Saturday, May 9, 2026
