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Rei Tsuruya
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Rei Tsuruya

11-1-0JapanJapanLast 5
Amateur MMA 1-0
NEXT FIGHT
vs Kevin Borjas
UFCUFC Fight Night: Nurmagomedov vs Song·

CAREER SUMMARY

Rei Tsuruya holds a professional MMA record of 11-1-0. Their full professional MMA career spans 12 bouts on record. Rei Tsuruya has won 11 fights: 4 by KO/TKO, 5 by submission, 2 by decision. In the UFC, Rei Tsuruya lands 2.40 significant strikes per minute with 53% accuracy and averages 5.03 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: May 30, 2026. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height
5'6"168 cm
Weight
125 lbs57 kg
Reach
68"173 cm
Stance
Orthodox
DOB
2002-06-22
Age
24
Nationality
Japan
Birthplace
Kashiwa, Chiba, Japan

Career stats

UFC careerRecord: 11-1-0 · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed2.40per min
53% accuracy
Strikes absorbed1.91per min
43% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed5.03per 15 min
37% success
Takedowns stuffed50%
Submission attempts2.0per 15 min

Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and our model's estimate of what Rei Tsuruya earns per fight.

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  1. UFCUFC Fight Night: Nurmagomedov vs Song
    vs Kevin BorjasFlyweight

Career history

  1. WIN
    vs Luis Gurule
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Song vs Figueiredo· May 30, 2026· Bantamweight· 10-1 vs 11-3
    SUB
    R1 · 3:19
  2. LOSS
    vs Joshua Van
    UFCUFC 313: Pereira vs Ankalaev· Mar 8, 2025· Flyweight· 10-0 vs 12-2
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  3. WIN
    vs Carlos Hernandez
    UFCUFC 303: Pereira vs Procházka 2· Jun 29, 2024· Flyweight· 9-0 vs 9-3
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  4. WIN
    vs Jiniushiyue
    Road to UFC· Feb 3, 2024· Flyweight· 8-0 vs 13-2
    TKO
    R1 · 4:59
  5. WIN
    vs Mark Climaco
    Road to UFC· Aug 27, 2023· Flyweight· 7-0 vs 9-1
    UD
  6. WIN
    vs Ronal Siahaan
    Road to UFC· May 27, 2023· Flyweight· 6-0 vs 7-0
    SUB
    R2 · 1:19
  7. WIN
    vs Satoru Enomoto
    Pancrase 330· Dec 25, 2022· Flyweight· 5-0 vs 8-3
    SUB
    R2 · 1:03
  8. WIN
    vs Masatoshi Ueda ("Masatatsu")
    Pancrase 329· Sep 11, 2022· Flyweight· 4-0 vs 18-7-2
    TKO
    R1 · 2:33
  9. WIN
    vs Taiki Akiba
    Pancrase 327· Apr 29, 2022· Flyweight· 3-0 vs 11-10-1
    SUB
    R1 · 3:42
  10. WIN
    vs Kenta Kubo
    DEEP 104 Impact· Oct 23, 2021· Flyweight· 2-0 vs 4-1
    TKO
    R1 · 3:55
  11. WIN
    vs Ryo Araki
    DEEP 102 Impact· Jul 4, 2021· Flyweight· 1-0 vs 1-2
    SUB
    R1 · 2:05
  12. WIN
    vs Tatsuki Okano
    DEEP 100 IMPACT· Feb 21, 2021· Flyweight· 0-0 vs 4-3
    TKO
    R2 · 2:17

Career history data via Tapology.

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1799▲28
Peak
1818Jun 29, 2024
Rated fights
12
150016001700180020222023202420252026Feb 21, 2021 · 1545Jul 4, 2021 · 1587Oct 23, 2021 · 1635Apr 29, 2022 · 1674Sep 11, 2022 · 1712Dec 25, 2022 · 1747May 27, 2023 · 1770Aug 27, 2023 · 1783Feb 3, 2024 · 1804Jun 29, 2024 · 1818Mar 8, 2025 · 1790May 30, 2026 · 17991799

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Frequently asked questions

When does Rei Tsuruya fight next?

Rei Tsuruya fights Kevin Borjas on Saturday, August 29, 2026 at UFC Fight Night: Nurmagomedov vs Song.

What is Rei Tsuruya's record?

Rei Tsuruya's professional MMA record is 11-1-0.

Who is Rei Tsuruya fighting next?

Rei Tsuruya's next opponent is Kevin Borjas at UFC Fight Night: Nurmagomedov vs Song.

Who did Rei Tsuruya fight last?

Rei Tsuruya most recently fought Luis Gurule at UFC Fight Night: Song vs Figueiredo on Saturday, May 30, 2026, WIN (Submission).

What weight class does Rei Tsuruya fight in?

Rei Tsuruya fights at Flyweight.

How many knockouts does Rei Tsuruya have?

Rei Tsuruya has 4 wins by KO/TKO and 5 wins by submission.

How tall is Rei Tsuruya?

Rei Tsuruya is 5'6" (168 cm) tall.

How much does Rei Tsuruya weigh?

Rei Tsuruya weighs 125 lbs (57 kg).

What is Rei Tsuruya's reach?

Rei Tsuruya has a reach of 68" (173 cm).

How old is Rei Tsuruya?

Rei Tsuruya is 24 years old (born Jun 22, 2002).

Where is Rei Tsuruya from?

Rei Tsuruya is from Japan.