Six months ago, nobody thought Joshua Van was almost ready to fight for UFC gold; not this soon.

“I always tell my coaches and my teammates, ‘This year, we’re gonna take over,’ ” Van told The Post on video call Thursday.

It’s not that the masses doubted Van had the talent to “take over.”

Six months ago, nobody thought Joshua Van was almost ready to fight for UFC gold; not this soon. Well, except for the man himself. “I always tell my coaches and my teammates, ‘This year, we’re gonn…{ai:summary}<p>Joshua Van is on the brink of competing for UFC gold, a feat many didn't anticipate just six months ago. Confident in his abilities, he has consistently expressed to his coaches and teammates that this year is the year for his rise in the sport. </p><p>His talent has never been in question, but his rapid ascent has caught the attention of the MMA community. #sports</p>

Joshua Van foresaw flyweight ‘take over’ well before UFC 317 fight of the year-level win

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