Flyweight#16 RankedACTIVE

Rei Tsuruya

10Wins-2Losses

Age

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 2R3 1

Last 4

WWLW

Finish Rate

80%

Bonuses

—

Style

MMA

Location

Japan

Last Fight2025-03-08

L - Joshua Van

SubmissionR1 4:14

Rear Naked Choke

Opponent Last Bout

W - Alexandre PantojaDecision - UnanimousR5 5:00

Fight History

WIN

vs Kevin Borjas

UFC Fight Night: Nurmagomedov vs. Song· 2026-08-29

Submission

Rear Naked Choke

R1 4:14

SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R1 4:14

WIN

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

vs Joshua Van

UFC 313: Pereira vs. Ankalaev· 2025-03-08

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

WIN

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

Technique DNA

Striking Foundation

8 rounds of fight film analyzed

🎯

Signature Technique

Elbows

Core of offensive identity

Dominant Level+75% vs div avg

75%

Of striking volume

Mastery Progress

Primary Arsenal

High Importance

Knees

75%of arsenal

0%100%

Medium Importance

Jabs

38%of arsenal

0%100%

Supporting Techniques

🦵Leg Strike

Leg Kicks

25%

⭐Other

Single Legs

25%

Triangles

25%

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 Elbows (75%). 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 (150%) of offensive output.
◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 238% 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

Striking Finishes

0% of career finishes

Submission Finishes

100% of career finishes

🔒 Submission Arsenal (1 techniques, 2 total finishes)

Other

Submission

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 (2x). Single-threat grappling finisher.

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 33

0%100%

Striking Defense

43%

Below Avg

Division Rank#29 of 33

0%100%

Range Breakdown

Distance

34% acc35%

Clinch

33% acc2%

Ground

70% acc63%

Striking Differential+0.23/min

2.24 landed/min2.01 absorbed/min

2.24

Landed/Min

2.01

Absorbed/Min

0.00

KD Avg

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: 63% from ground at 70% accuracy.

Iron chin: exceptional durability under fire.

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

Landed

Defended

Total

5.06

TD / 15min

1.87

Sub / 15min

TD Landed

TD Attempted

Extended Grappling

Clinch Takedowns

Landed

Attempted

24%

Accuracy

Submission Timing

2 total attempts

Early Hunter

100%

Key Insights

Aggressive wrestler averaging 5.06 TD/15min.

Active submission threat (1.87/15min).

Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — most active early.

Ground active: 63% of output from ground position.

Offensive vs Defensive Balance

Damage Exchange

Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight

Dealt

0.65

Ratio

Absorbed

150

Chin Rating

Iron

KD Exchange

0/0

KD Recovery

Never Dropped

Pace & Momentum

Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends

Engagement Score

51.6

Elite Activity

Strikes/Min

5.0

Standing %

59%

R3 vs R1 Output

213%

Strong Finisher

Key Insights

⚠️ Damage ratio below 1.0 (0.65x) - absorbs more than deals.

🥊 Iron chin - rarely compromised by strikes.

⚙️ High engagement score (51.6) - 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 4 fights

R1 Control

2:20

R2 Control

3:03

R3 Control

0:29

R1 to Final

-47%

In-Fight Adaptation

Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns

Keeps distance in R3, avoids grappling when fatigued.

Target Selection Evolution

Head

-10.2pp

Body

+4.3pp

Leg

+5.9pp

Range Preference Evolution

Ground Shift

-82.8pp

Round Patterns

⬇️ Stronger in early rounds – starts fast

🥊 Peak performance in Round 1

Competitive Profile

Division Rankings

Performance metrics ranked within division

Volume

#29

of 33

📉 Below Average

Absorption

of 33

🥇 Top 25%

Accuracy

of 33

🥈 Top 50%

Str Defense

#29

of 33

📉 Below Average

Knockdowns

#25

of 33

📉 Below Average

Takedowns

of 33

🥇 Top 25%

Submissions

of 33

🥇 Top 25%

Damage Ratio

#17

of 33

🥉 Mid-range

Strength of Schedule

Opponent quality and career progression

Avg Opponent ELO

3308

Championship

Career-wide opponent strength

Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)

/ 2

0% Win Rate

Conclusions Summary

Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights