We welcome @JoshuaVanBT back to the program! 🇲🇲 Join us LIVE! ▶️ https://t.co/vDfQr406rU Photo via @Ariel Helwani on X

What happened

Ariel Helwani announced flyweight Joshua Van as a returning guest on his Monday LA-based program. Van joins a lineup that also features Ronda Rousey, Jake Paul, Sean Brady, and Eric Nicksick. The show is streaming live from Los Angeles.

Why it matters

Van's appearance lands days after the UFC flyweight title picture shifted, with Tatsuro Taira coming up short in his championship bid and vowing to return stronger. As a fellow contender in the division, Van's platform time keeps him visible in a reshuffling weight class. Helwani's program remains a key stop for fighters managing their public profile between bookings.

What to watch

Watch for Van to address his next opponent or a target return date, and for any reaction to the current flyweight landscape following Taira's loss.

Sources