Flyweight#16 RankedACTIVE
Rei Tsuruya
10Wins-2Losses
Age
22
Height
5'6"
Weight
1255 lbs
Reach
68"
Avg Fight Time
11:16
Gym
—
UFC Record
1-1(2 bouts)
Wins By
0 KO 0 Sub 1 Dec
Losses By
0 KO 0 Sub 1 Dec
Wins by Rd
R1 1R3 1
Last 3
WLW
Finish Rate
80%
Bonuses
—
Style
MMA
Location
Japan
Last Fight2025-03-08
JV
L - Joshua Van
SubmissionR1 3:19
Rear Naked Choke
Opponent Last Bout
W - Alexandre PantojaKO/TKOR5 1:32· Punches
Fight History
WIN
LG
vs Luis Gurule
UFC Fight Night: Song vs. Figueiredo· 2026-05-30
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R1 3:19
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R1 3:19
LOSS
JV
vs Joshua Van
UFC 313: Pereira vs. Ankalaev· 2025-03-08
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
CH
vs Carlos Hernandez
UFC 303: Pereira vs. Prochazka 2· 2024-06-29
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
Fighter Archetype
Well-Rounded
Balanced MMA
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
2.2/min
Grappling
5.06 TD
Defense
43%
⚖️Rei adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
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Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
7 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Knees
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level+86% vs div avg
86%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Elbows
71%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Jabs
43%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
🦵Leg Strike
Leg Kicks
29%
⭐Other
Single Legs
29%
Triangles
29%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
1× detected
Clinch → Takedown
1× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Knees (86%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (157%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 258% of offense - limited but refined.
- ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
- ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.
02
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
0
0% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
1
100% of career finishes
🔒 Submission Arsenal (1 techniques, 1 total finishes)
Other
Submission
#11
100% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡🔒 Submission specialist: 100% of career finishes via submission. Elite grappling with dangerous ground finishing.
- 🎯🔐 Specialized submission: Relies exclusively on Submission (1x). Single-threat grappling finisher.
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Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🤼
Grappling master: Controls through wrestling and submissions. Prefers mat exchanges.💪
Peak strengths: TD/15min (5.1) and Sub/15min (1.9).⚠️
Vulnerability: Strikes/Min is below average (26/100). Opponents exploit this.🔥
Finisher: 80% of wins end in finish (4 KO + 4 subs).📈
Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (213% in R3). Outworks opponents.04
Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
53%
Average
Division Rank#9 of 33
0%100%
Striking Defense
43%
Below Avg
Division Rank#29 of 33
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
34% acc56%
Clinch
33% acc3%
Ground
75% acc41%
Striking Differential+0.23/min
2.24 landed/min2.01 absorbed/min
2.24
Landed/Min
2.01
Absorbed/Min
0.00
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed126
Sig. Strikes Attempted239
Key Insights
Rei is active on the ground (56%).
Primarily a headhunter with 88% targeting the head.
Utilizes an effective jab.
Effective ground striker: 41% from ground at 75% accuracy.
Iron chin: exceptional durability under fire.
High pace fighter: 3.7 strikes/min engagement.
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Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
37%
Below Avg
Division Rank#17 of 33
0%100%
TD Defense
50%
Average
Division Rank#24 of 33
0%100%
TD Success Rate
6%
Landed
3
Defended
48
Total
51
5.06
TD / 15min
1.87
Sub / 15min
3
TD Landed
51
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
14
Landed
58
Attempted
24%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
1 total attempts
Early Hunter
R1
100%
R2
0%
R3
0%
Key Insights
Aggressive wrestler averaging 5.06 TD/15min.
Active submission threat (1.87/15min).
Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — most active early.
Ground active: 41% of output from ground position.
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Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
98
0.65
Ratio
Absorbed
150
Chin Rating
IronKD Exchange
0/0
KD Recovery
Never Dropped
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
44.8
High
Strikes/Min
3.7
Standing %
65%
R3 vs R1 Output
213%
Key Insights
⚠️ Damage ratio below 1.0 (0.65x) - absorbs more than deals.
🥊 Iron chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
⚙️ High engagement score (44.8) - maintains relentless pace.
📈 Improves dramatically in late rounds - R3 output 213% of R1.
🎢 High striking absorption - takes significant damage in exchanges.
07
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 3 fights
R1 Control
1:47
R2 Control
3:03
R3 Control
0:29
R1 to Final
+2%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Keeps distance in R3, avoids grappling when fatigued.
Target Selection Evolution
Head
-7.8pp
Body
+1.9pp
Leg
+5.9pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-56.0pp
Round Patterns
➡️ Maintains consistent output throughout fight
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Competitive Profile
Division Rankings
Performance metrics ranked within division
Volume
#29
of 33
📉 Below Average
Absorption
#5
of 33
🥇 Top 25%
Accuracy
#9
of 33
🥈 Top 50%
Str Defense
#29
of 33
📉 Below Average
Knockdowns
#25
of 33
📉 Below Average
Takedowns
#3
of 33
🥇 Top 25%
Submissions
#5
of 33
🥇 Top 25%
Damage Ratio
#17
of 33
🥉 Mid-range
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
3308
ChampionshipCareer-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
0
/ 2
0% Win Rate
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights