Rei Tsuruya | A Big Opportunity For Flyweight Standout

Undefeated Japanese Prospect Talks Matchup With Joshua Van This Weekend At UFC 313

Though he only competed twice in 2024, Rei Tsuruya made the absolute most of his tandem opportunities last year.

“Looking back at last year, I only fought twice, but those two were very important fights: the Road to UFC finals and the UFC debut,” offered the undefeated Japanese flyweight prospect, who faces off with Joshua Van in a fascinating clash of emerging flyweights this weekend at UFC 313, with the assistance of translator Takahiro Araki. “I think I had a pretty good year.”

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