9 May 2026 – UFC Flyweight Champion and Chin fighter Joshua Van is scheduled to visit Mizoram State, India, later this month, according to reports from Mizoram-based broadcaster Zonet Cable TV.
Joshua Van is expected to attend the “MISMA Fight Night” event organized by the Mizoram State Mixed Martial Arts Association (MISMA), which will be held on 30 May 2026, in Aizawl city, the capital of Mizoram State.
The event is set to take place at the R. Dengthuama Indoor Stadium, although further details have not yet been released.
The visit has drawn significant attention among Chin and Mizo communities, given Joshua Van’s Chin heritage and growing prominence in international mixed martial arts.
Before his trip to Mizoram State, Joshua Van is set to defend his UFC flyweight title for the first time against Japanese fighter Tatsuro Taira at UFC 328 in Newark, New Jersey.
The bout will serve as the co-main event and is scheduled to air live for Asian audiences on the morning of 10 May (Myanmar time). – Reporting by Daniel
