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Joshua Van expresses interest in superfight with Petr Yan

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 31, 2026, 4:35 AM

Last updated Oct 31, 2026

Joshua Van expresses interest in superfight with Petr Yan

Summary

UFC flyweight champion Joshua Van has stated that he is open to a superfight against bantamweight champion Petr Yan. In a recent appearance on a podcast, Van expressed admiration for Yan's fighting style and suggested that a matchup could be an ideal scenario for both athletes. Van is coming off consecutive title defenses and is scheduled to face Manel Kape at UFC 336. Meanwhile, Yan has secured recent victories and has rematches lined up against Sean O’Malley and Song Yadong. The potential fight between these two champions remains a topic of interest among MMA fans.

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By the Numbers

•Joshua Van is the UFC flyweight champion.
•Petr Yan holds the bantamweight championship.
•Van plans to defend his title against Manel Kape at UFC 336.
•Yan has won his last two bouts against Merab Dvalishvili.
•The superfight is considered a dream matchup for MMA fans.

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4:35 AMYahoo Sports — Joshua Van Open to Petr Yan UFC Superfight

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UFC flyweight champion Joshua Van revealed that he is open to a superfight against UFC bantamweight champion Petr Yan.Yan is the best MMA fighter in the world at 125 lbs while Yan is the best in the world at 135 lbs. So, could these two potentially meet up for a superfight between two of the […] The post Joshua Van Open to Petr Yan UFC Superfight appeared first on HEAVY.
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