Joshua Van explains why he studies Dustin Poirier's fight footage
Sherdog • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 3:25 AM
Last updated Sep 23, 2026
Joshua Van discusses his approach to studying fight footage, particularly that of Dustin Poirier. During an interview, Van explained he flips Poirier's tape to analyze striking techniques, noting their stylistic differences since he is orthodox and Poirier is a southpaw. Van's training also focuses on fighters like Petr Yan and Ilia Topuria. Most recently, he defended his title against Alexandre Pantoja at UFC 331. Van's next opponent remains undisclosed, although Manel Kape is a likely challenger as he continues to build his reputation in the UFC.
- •Joshua Van flips Dustin Poirier's fight footage for study.
- •He emphasizes techniques from boxers like Petr Yan and Ilia Topuria.
- •Van defended his title against Alexandre Pantoja at UFC 331.
- •Manel Kape may be the next challenger for Van.
- •Petr Yan is scheduled to defend his title at UFC 333.
- 3:25 AMSherdog — Joshua Van reveals why he used to flip Dustin Poirier fight footage
"Joshua Van studies footage of fellow fighters who have a style similar to his.
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