Flyweight#16 RankedACTIVE
Rei Tsuruya
10-2
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
R3 1
Last 2
LW
Finish Rate
80%
Bonuses
—
Style
MMA
Location
Japan
Last Fight2025-03-08
JV
L - Joshua Van
Decision - UnanimousR3 5:00
Opponent Last Bout
W - Alexandre PantojaKO/TKOR3 0:20· Punch to Head At Distance
Fight History
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
Striker
Boxing-Heavy
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
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
6 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Knees
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level+100% vs div avg
100%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Elbows
83%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Jabs
50%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
🦵Leg Strike
Leg Kicks
33%
⭐Other
Single Legs
33%
🥊Head/Hand
Head Kicks
17%
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 (100%). 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 (183%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 299% 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.
Finish Techniques
No finishes recorded (decision specialist)
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.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
53%
Average
Division Rank#9 of 32
0%100%
Striking Defense
43%
Below Avg
Division Rank#28 of 32
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
34% acc69%
Clinch
33% acc4%
Ground
77% acc27%
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: 27% from ground at 77% accuracy.
Iron chin: exceptional durability under fire.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
37%
Below Avg
Division Rank#17 of 32
0%100%
TD Defense
50%
Average
Division Rank#24 of 32
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
Key Insights
Aggressive wrestler averaging 5.06 TD/15min.
Active submission threat (1.87/15min).
Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.
Ground active: 27% of output from ground position.
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
45.7
Elite Activity
Strikes/Min
3.6
Standing %
66%
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 (45.7) - maintains relentless pace.
📈 Improves dramatically in late rounds - R3 output 213% of R1.
🎢 High striking absorption - takes significant damage in exchanges.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 2 fights
R1 Control
1:33
R2 Control
3:03
R3 Control
0:29
R1 to Final
+113%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Adapts targeting and range based on opponent and fatigue.
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+0.7pp
Body
-6.6pp
Leg
+5.9pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
0.0pp
Round Patterns
⬆️ Improves with fight duration – strong finishing power
Competitive Profile
Division Rankings
Performance metrics ranked within division
Volume
#28
of 32
📉 Below Average
Absorption
#5
of 32
🥇 Top 25%
Accuracy
#9
of 32
🥈 Top 50%
Str Defense
#28
of 32
📉 Below Average
Knockdowns
#24
of 32
🥉 Mid-range
Takedowns
#3
of 32
🥇 Top 25%
Submissions
#5
of 32
🥇 Top 25%
Damage Ratio
#17
of 32
🥉 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