Last fight
승리
Tsuruya vs Borjas
29.08.26
통계 및 기록
4
Wins by Knockout
6
Wins by Submission
6
First Round Finishes
Significant Strikes include all strikes at distance, plus power strikes in the clinch and on the ground.
타격 정확성
- 중요 명중 타격
- 182
- 증요 시도 타격
- 333
A takedown is awarded when a fighter deliberately grapples an opponent to the ground and establishes an advantageous position for an appreciable amount of time.
테이크다운 정확도
- 테이크다운 명중
- 3
- 테이크다운 시도
- 58
- Sig. Str. Defense is the percentage of significant strikes attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Takedown defense is the percentage of takedowns attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Knockdown Avg. is the average number of knockdowns per 15 Minutes window.
시그. Str. 표적에 의해
athlete record
정보
Status
유효한
고향
Japan
체육관
The BLACKBELT Japan
파이팅 스타일
MMA
나이
24
높이
66.00
무게
125.50
옥타곤 데뷔
03.02.24
리치
68.00
다리 리치
36.00
- Pro since 2021
- Four wins by KO, six by submission (4 RNC, front choke, scarf hold armlock)
- Six first-round finishes, four second-round finishes
- Only loss as a pro is vs current flyweight champion Joshua Van
- Youngest flyweight on the UFC roster (24)
UFC Fight Night (8/29/26) Tsuruya submitted Kevin Borjas via rear-naked choke at 4:14 of the first round
UFC Fight Night (5/30/26) Tsuruya submitted Luis Gurule via rear-naked choke at 3:19 of the first round
UFC 313 (3/8/25) Tsuruya lost a three round unanimous decision to Joshua Van
UFC 303 (6/29/24) Tsuruya won a three round unanimous decision over Carlos Hernandez
UFC Fight Night (2/3/24) Tsuruya stopped Jiniushiyue via strikes at 4:59 of the first round to win the Road to UFC flyweight tournament
Road To UFC, Season 2
8/27/23 (SF) – Tsuruya won a three round unanimous decision over Mark Climaco
5/27/23 (QF) – Tsuruya submitted Ronal Siahaan via scarf hold armlock at 1:19 of the second round
When and why did you start training for fighting? I started wrestling when I was three; my professional debut was in high school. I just started because of my father; he runs the gym.
What does it mean for you to fight for the UFC? To accomplish my dream, to become the UFC Champion
What ranks and titles have you held? Flyweight King of Pancrase, Road To UFC Season 2 Flyweight Tournament Winner
What are your current ranks in martial arts? Brown belt in Jiu-Jitsu
Who is your favorite fighter and why? Arman Tsarukyan. He has the wrestling base and is so unique; he must have a screw loose. He is just so fun to watch as a fan
Do you have any heroes? Kid Yamamoto
What fight do you consider to be the key fight in your career and why? The Road To UFC Final at the Apex. That fight made my dream of becoming a UFC fighter come true. The most emotional fight of my career so far.
Specific accomplishments in amateur competition?In wrestling, I finished second as a Junior Olympian, and competed in Worlds.
Is there a cause that you want to use your platform for? I try to give back to the community. I have been joining the children’s cafeteria initiatives and have also donated to the recent Kumamoto earthquake relief efforts.
Beyond a championship or money, what motivates you? I love to fight. My adrenaline keeps pushing me.
Favorite grappling technique: Twister
Favorite Striking technique: Right hook
Tell us about your life outside of fighting: I have a cat. I like being in nature and climbing mountains.
