Rei Tsuruya
Vitals
Height, reach, and career background.
- Age
- 24
- Height
- 5′6″1.68 m
- Reach
- 68″173 cm
- Weight class
- Flyweight
- Nationality
- Japan
- Team
- The Blackbelt Japan
- Active
- 2021-present
Record
Tap any fight for the breakdown.
WinSUB
Opponent: Luis GuruleNeck CrankR1 · 3:19
UFC Fight Night 277 - Song vs. Figueiredo
30 May 2026
30 May 2026
LossDEC
UFC 313 - Pereira vs. Ankalaev
8 Mar 2025
8 Mar 2025
Van defeated Tsuruya by unanimous decision at UFC 313 after denying Tsuruya's takedown attempts and winning the striking exchanges.
Key moments
- Tsuruya repeatedly pursued takedowns, but Van's sprawls prevented sustained control.
- Van landed varied strikes to Tsuruya's head and body while keeping most of the fight standing.
- Van increased his output as the bout progressed and widened the gap in the later rounds.
- All three judges awarded Van the fight 30-27 after three rounds.
WinDEC
Opponent: Carlos HernandezUnanimousR3 · 5:00
UFC 303 - Pereira vs. Prochazka 2
29 Jun 2024
29 Jun 2024
WinTKO
Opponent: Niushiyue JiPunchesR1 · 4:59
UFC - Road to UFC Season 2: Las Vegas Finals
3 Feb 2024
3 Feb 2024
WinDEC
Opponent: Mark ClimacoUnanimousR3 · 5:00
UFC - Road to UFC Season 2: Singapore Semifinals 1
27 Aug 2023
27 Aug 2023
WinSUB
Opponent: Ronal SiahaanScarf Hold ArmlockR2 · 1:19
UFC - Road to UFC Season 2: Shanghai Quarterfinals 1
27 May 2023
27 May 2023
WinSUB
Opponent: Satoru EnomotoRear-Naked ChokeR2 · 1:03
Pancrase - 330
25 Dec 2022
25 Dec 2022
WinTKO
Opponent: Masatoshi UedaPunchesR1 · 2:33
Pancrase - 329
11 Sep 2022
11 Sep 2022
WinSUB
Opponent: Taiki AkibaRear-Naked ChokeR1 · 3:42
Pancrase - 327
29 Apr 2022
29 Apr 2022
WinTKO
Opponent: Kenta KuboPunchesR2 · 3:55
Deep - 104 Impact
23 Oct 2021
23 Oct 2021
WinSUB
Opponent: Ryo ArakiFront ChokeR1 · 2:05
Deep - 102 Impact
4 Jul 2021
4 Jul 2021
WinTKO
Opponent: Tatsuki OkanoPunchesR2 · 2:22
Deep - 100 Impact: 20th Anniversary
21 Feb 2021
21 Feb 2021
The Read
Style, strengths, and defining traits.
Rei Tsuruya competes in the Flyweight division.
The athlete has wins by striking, submission, decisions.