← Back to UFC Fight Night: Nurmagomedov vs. Song

Kevin Borjas vs Rei Tsuruya

Kevin Borjas

Pro 11-5-0  |  UFC 2-4-0
Flyweight
VS

Rei Tsuruya

Pro 11-1-0  |  UFC 2-1-0
Age
28|24
Height
5'5"|5'6"
Reach
68"|68"
Stance
Orthodox|Orthodox

Career Statistics

Statistic Kevin Borjas Rei Tsuruya Edge
Striking
Sig. Strike Accuracy42.3%46.2%
Sig. Strikes Landed/min3.52.0
Sig. Strikes Absorbed/min5.72.3
Strike Differential-2.3/min-0.3/min
Grappling
Takedown Accuracy0.0%25.0%
Takedown Defense81.0%50.0%
Takedowns Landed/15min0.03.6
Submission Attempts/15min0.00.5
Control Time/15min0:475:35
Finishing Ability
KO/TKO % of Wins0.0%0.0%
Submission % of Wins0.0%50.0%
Decision % of Wins100.0%50.0%
Avg Fight Time12:3911:06
Secondary Stats
Knockdowns/15min0.60.0
Reversals/15min0.20.0
Edges252 even

Fight Dynamics

Career Striking Volume
Kevin Borjas   Rei Tsuruya   League median
StatisticKevin BorjasRei TsuruyaEdge
Fight Shape
Fight Completion Rate84.4%74.0%
Avg Fight Time12:3911:06
% Fights Inside the Distance33.3%33.3%
Strength of UFC Schedule
Opponent UFC Win % (all)66.7%57.1%
Opponent UFC Record (all)12-6 (66.7%)8-6 (57.1%)
Opponent Record (among wins)6-0 (100.0%)3-5 (37.5%)
Positional Profile
% Time at Distance (approx.)83.9%46.8%
% Time in Control5.3%37.3%
% Time Controlled10.8%16.0%
Control Rate of Clinch/Ground Time32.7%70.0%
Distance Striking
Distance Sig. Landed / Min3.882.37
Distance Sig. Absorbed / Min6.083.98
Distance Striking Differential / Min-2.20-1.60
Distance Strike Accuracy41.0%35.9%
Distance Strike Defense51.3%46.1%
Power & Pressure
KDs per 100 Power Strikes1.280.00
Knocked Down per 100 Absorbed0.660.00
TD Attempts per 5 Distance Min0.8610.27
TDs Faced per 5 Distance Min1.650.64
Fade Index (R3 / R1 pace)1.48
UFC fights only. Metrics with insufficient data show "—" and award no edge. Methodology →

Last 5 Fights (Averages)

Statistic Kevin Borjas Rei Tsuruya Edge
Sig. Strike Accuracy44.3%46.2%
Sig. Strikes Landed/min3.12.0
Sig. Strikes Absorbed/min4.62.3
Takedown Accuracy0.0%25.0%
Takedown Defense88.2%50.0%
Control Time/Fight0:434:08
Edges231 even

Last 3 Fights

Kevin Borjas

WIN
vs. Andre Lima
UFC Fight Night • Jun 2026
Decision (Unanimous) • Rd 3, 5:00
Kevin Borjas51/13638%TD 0/1Ctrl 0:08
Andre Lima51/11445%TD 0/2Ctrl 1:41
▼ Rounds
LOSS
vs. Imanol Rodriguez
KO/TKO (Punch) • Rd 2, 4:21
Kevin Borjas22/5242%TD 0/0Ctrl 0:00KD 2
Imanol Rodriguez46/8455%TD 1/3Ctrl 3:33KD 1
▼ Rounds
LOSS
vs. Sumudaerji
Decision (Unanimous) • Rd 3, 5:00
Kevin Borjas16/4436%TD 0/5Ctrl 3:29
Sumudaerji73/12957%TD 0/5Ctrl 0:17
▼ Rounds

Rei Tsuruya

WIN
vs. Luis Gurule
Submission (Rear Naked Choke) • Rd 1, 3:19
Rei Tsuruya17/2763%TD 1/3Ctrl 2:17
Luis Gurule1/250%TD 0/0Ctrl 0:00
▼ Rounds
LOSS
vs. Joshua Van
Decision (Unanimous) • Rd 3, 5:00
Rei Tsuruya32/8438%TD 4/21Ctrl 3:49
Joshua Van59/9761%TD 0/0Ctrl 0:50
▼ Rounds
WIN
vs. Carlos Hernandez
Decision (Unanimous) • Rd 3, 5:00
Rei Tsuruya17/3253%TD 3/8Ctrl 6:19
Carlos Hernandez16/3250%TD 1/2Ctrl 4:29
▼ Rounds

Common Opponents

vs. Joshua Van
Kevin Borjas
LOSS
Decision (Unanimous) • Rd 3, 5:00
Kevin Borjas75/19738%TD 0/3Ctrl 0:21
Joshua Van156/30052%TD 2/4Ctrl 1:03
▼ Rounds
Rei Tsuruya
LOSS
Decision (Unanimous) • Rd 3, 5:00
Rei Tsuruya32/8438%TD 4/21Ctrl 3:49
Joshua Van59/9761%TD 0/0Ctrl 0:50
▼ Rounds

Analysis Summary

Striking Volume: Kevin Borjas is the busier striker, landing 3.5 significant strikes per minute vs 2.0. Their opponent absorbs 2.3 strikes per minute on average — Kevin Borjas's output should find a target.

Grappling: Rei Tsuruya shoots at 25% accuracy against Kevin Borjas's 81% defense — Kevin Borjas should keep it standing.

Control: Rei Tsuruya controls 4:08 per fight on average vs 0:40 — sustained control shifts rounds and drains cardio.

Finish Threat: Rei Tsuruya finishes 50% of wins (0% KO/TKO, 50% sub).

Fight Length: Kevin Borjas's fights average 12:39 vs 11:06 for Rei Tsuruya. If this reaches the championship rounds, Kevin Borjas's conditioning history becomes a factor.

Report generated: 2026-07-13 08:59:48 | Data source: UFCStats.com