UFC 316 – Bruno Silva vs Joshua Van – Full Fight Replay Available Today

At UFC 316 on June 7, 2025, Bruno Silva and Joshua Van delivered a flyweight battle that perfectly blended ferocity with finesse inside the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. For three electric rounds, the two fast-paced strikers went to war, putting on a high-level display of speed, toughness, and calculated aggression that had the crowd roaring from bell to bell.

Silva opened strong, asserting his trademark Muay Thai with powerful leg kicks and crisp elbows in close. He pressed forward with confidence, mixing up levels and forcing Van to fight on the back foot. But Van, known for his sharp boxing and movement, responded with impressive composure. He stayed mobile, slipping Silva’s heavier shots and tagging him with lightning-quick combinations to the head and body.

As the first round wore on, the fight evolved into a high-tempo striking match. Silva tried to corner Van and unload with volume, while Van danced just out of range, countering with precision and making Silva pay for overcommitting. The exchanges were razor-close, with both fighters having their moments—Silva with power, Van with speed and timing.

The second round saw Van tighten up his rhythm. He began to dictate the pace, using lateral movement and pinpoint jabs to disrupt Silva’s pressure. Still, Silva remained dangerous—he landed a slicing elbow that opened a cut over Van’s eyebrow and nearly turned the tide late in the round. But Van refused to slow down, pushing through the blood and staying sharp in the pocket.

In the final round, both men emptied the gas tank. Silva ramped up his aggression, walking through punches and landing heavy knees in the clinch, while Van dug deep and fired back with slick counters and rapid-fire combos. Neither fighter backed down, and the final minute was pure chaos as they traded clean shots to the roar of the Newark crowd.

When the dust settled and the scorecards were read, it was Joshua Van who emerged with a split decision victory, edging out Silva in one of the night’s most competitive and thrilling bouts. Silva may have walked away without the win, but his performance reaffirmed his reputation as one of the division’s most violent technicians. Together, the two flyweights delivered a war that raised their stock and reminded everyone why the 125-pound class should never be overlooked.