Joshua Van is a legitimate Flyweight contender

Joshua Van faced off against the No. 12 ranked flyweight, Bruno Silva, and secured a knockout victory in the third round after dominating the first two. Van possesses some of the highest-level boxing in the UFC, and when fighting at boxing range, he is a serious threat to any and all flyweight competitors.

Typically, Van begins his fights slowly and measured, often losing the first round as he gauges distance and collects reads on his opponent. However, in this bout, he appeared to have his reads from the outset—winning the first two rounds convincingly and scoring three knockdowns in the second.

What’s Next for Van?

Van should aim to stay active. Potential matchups could include the loser of Royval vs. Kape, the loser of Pantoja vs. Kara-France, or even Brandon Moreno. These opponents would represent a much-needed step up in competition—crucial for Van as he works his way towards a title shot