UFC flyweight Joshua Van is not one to turn a big opportunity down and he has exactly that against Brandon Royval at UFC 317 on Saturday night.
Van (14-2) has made his UFC career out of jumping into big fights on short-notice. A matchup with Royval is an opportunity to make a statement, but also become a title contender.
“After I beat him I’m going to get the title for sure,” Van told reporters including Cageside Press on Wednesday.
At 23-years-old Van isn’t one to take his time in his quest for the title. He’s ready to make a run now and a win over Royval kicks that off in style.
“If they call me today I’m ready,” Van said of his title hopes.
“I’m not going to be young forever. I want to get this done when I’m young.”
The flyweight title will be up for grabs in the co-main event between champion Alexandre Pantoja and challenger Kai Kara-France. Van plans to be ready should either one fall out of the fight.
The young flyweight plans to hit championship weight on Friday just in case that opportunity presents itself.
“I’m definitely going to make 125 for sure,” he said.
Watch the entire media day scrum with Joshua Van above. He faces Brandon Royval at UFC 317 on Saturday night.
