Rei Tsuruya
Japan
Taking on Borjas in Shanghai
Tsuruya will fight Kevin Borjas at UFC Shanghai on Aug. 29, Marcel Dorff of Heavy on Sports reports.
ANALYSIS
Tsuruya will get a shot for his third UFC win after going 2-1 in his first three matches. The Japanese flyweight will take on a more experienced Borjas, who is 2-2 since the beginning of 2025.
Tsuruya will get a shot for his third UFC win after going 2-1 in his first three matches. The Japanese flyweight will take on a more experienced Borjas, who is 2-2 since the beginning of 2025.
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Rebounds from first pro loss
Tsuruya defeated Luis Gurule via submission (Neck Crank) at 3:19 of Round 1 at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Macau, China.
ANALYSIS
Coming off his first professional loss to current UFC Flyweight Champion Joshua Van in March 2025, Tsuruya was put in prime position to rebound here, and he took full advantage. Facing a late-notice opponent in Gurule that literally fought two weeks ago, Tsuruya simply applied massive amounts of pressure from the very start of the fight, and Gurule was never able to get in rhythm. It's important to remember Tsuruya won't be 24 years of age until late-June, and his only pro defeat is to literally the current best guy in the 125-pound division (Joshua Van). He's very much a high-end prospect.
Coming off his first professional loss to current UFC Flyweight Champion Joshua Van in March 2025, Tsuruya was put in prime position to rebound here, and he took full advantage. Facing a late-notice opponent in Gurule that literally fought two weeks ago, Tsuruya simply applied massive amounts of pressure from the very start of the fight, and Gurule was never able to get in rhythm. It's important to remember Tsuruya won't be 24 years of age until late-June, and his only pro defeat is to literally the current best guy in the 125-pound division (Joshua Van). He's very much a high-end prospect.
Gets new opponent
Tsuruya will now face Luis Gurule in a flyweight bout at UFC Macau on May 30, per Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.
ANALYSIS
Jesus Aguilar, who was Tsuruya's original opponent, will be unable to compete due to an injury. The 24-year-old flyweight will be looking for second UFC win next weekend.
Jesus Aguilar, who was Tsuruya's original opponent, will be unable to compete due to an injury. The 24-year-old flyweight will be looking for second UFC win next weekend.
Fighting in Macau
Tsuruya will face Jesus Aguilar in a flyweight bout at UFC Macau on May 30, per Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.
ANALYSIS
Tsuruya is 1-1 in the UFC to begin his career. He's coming off a loss to Joshua Van via unanimous decision in March of 2025, but he also bested Carlos Hernandez to start his career in the promotion. Now, he'll face a more battle-tested fighter in Aguilar, who's 4-3 but is coming off a loss.
Tsuruya is 1-1 in the UFC to begin his career. He's coming off a loss to Joshua Van via unanimous decision in March of 2025, but he also bested Carlos Hernandez to start his career in the promotion. Now, he'll face a more battle-tested fighter in Aguilar, who's 4-3 but is coming off a loss.
No longer fighting in August
Tsuruya (undisclosed) will no longer fight Nyamjargal Tumendemberel in Shanghai during the Road to UFC Semi-Finals on Aug. 22, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Due to unknown reasons, Tsuruya has dropped out of the August match. The Japanese flyweight will look to work back from whatever kept him from fighting, while Tumendemberel will now take on Terrance Saeteurn.
Due to unknown reasons, Tsuruya has dropped out of the August match. The Japanese flyweight will look to work back from whatever kept him from fighting, while Tumendemberel will now take on Terrance Saeteurn.
Will feature on Road to UFC
Tsuruya will face Nyamjargal Tumendemberel in Shanghai during the Road to UFC Semi-Finals on Aug. 22, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Even though UFC Shanghai will take place on Saturday, Aug. 23, this fight between Tsuruya and Tumendemberel will be the second bout with fighters who are already on the company roster. The first one is the matchup between Shi Ming and Bruna Brasil. Tsuruya has gone 1-1 in the UFC so far, but he has time on his side since he's only 23 years old.
Even though UFC Shanghai will take place on Saturday, Aug. 23, this fight between Tsuruya and Tumendemberel will be the second bout with fighters who are already on the company roster. The first one is the matchup between Shi Ming and Bruna Brasil. Tsuruya has gone 1-1 in the UFC so far, but he has time on his side since he's only 23 years old.