"It's not the UFC. They have some member who has to approve it. I forgot what the name is, but they have to approve that Myanmar is a country. Myanmar is a country," Van said, discussing his desire to represent his homeland in the octagon.
"The naming of the country gets a little more complex: in Burmese, both names can be used; the United Nations recognizes Myanmar, while the U.S. continues to use Burma, or in some cases, both names," highlighting the ongoing debate surrounding the recognition of Myanmar.
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