LAS VEGAS – Joshua Van isn’t asking for a specific opponent or date for his next fight at UFC 310. He just wants to represent his country.
Following his unanimous decision win over Cody Durden (17-7-1 MMA, 6-5-1 UFC) in their flyweight bout this past Saturday at T-Mobile Arena, Van (12-2 MMA, 5-1 UFC) declared his hopes for the UFC to finally get his Myanmar flag approved, which is something he’s wanted since making his promotional debut.
“No, it’s not the UFC – some member has to approve it,” Van told MMA Junkie and other reporters post-fight at UFC 310. “But they had to approve my flag that it is a country, so Myanmar is a country. So I really want to carry my flag inside the octagon, so we’re just waiting for them to confirm it. We’ve been trying to get my flag (approved) ever since I got to the UFC, so hopefully by my next fight I get to carry my own flag.”
At 23, Van is arguably the brightest prospect in the 125-pound division. He’s scored back-to-back wins after experiencing his lone octagon blemish against Charles Johnson in July, and he hopes to continue rising up the ranks after beating Durden.
“The top 10 or the top five will do me right.” Van said.
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