UFC flyweight champion Joshua Van revealed that he is open to a superfight against UFC bantamweight champion Petr Yan. Van is recognized as the top fighter in the world at 125 pounds, while Yan holds the same distinction at 135 pounds, raising the possibility of a clash between two of the sport’s most prominent strikers.
Joshua Van Eyeing Petr Yan Superfight
Speaking on “Outta Pocket with RGIII,” Van stated that he is a fan of Yan and would welcome a matchup between the two boxing-based UFC champions, as reported by Bloody Elbow. Van explained that fighting Yan for a second belt would be ideal because he studied Yan’s style closely when entering the sport due to their similar fighting approaches.
UFC Fans Would Love This Superfight
A matchup between Van and Yan stands out as a bucket-list encounter for mixed martial arts enthusiasts, given both fighters’ aggressive styles and crowd-pleasing approach to striking. At 25 years old, Van has established himself in the flyweight division following consecutive title defenses against Alexander Pantoja and Tatsuro Taira, with a forthcoming title defense scheduled against Manel Kape at UFC 336.
Yan enters the discussion following successive victories over Merab Dvalishvili, strengthening his standing in the 135-pound weight class. While Yan has impending rematches against Sean O’Malley and Song Yadong to address first, a potential superfight against Van remains a possibility should he overcome those challengers.
