Last fight
UFC 303


4
Wins by Knockout
4
Wins by Submission
4
First Round Finishes
UFC 303 (6/29/24) Tsuruya won a three round unanimous decision over Carlos Hernandez
UFC Fight Night (2/3/24) Tsuruya stopped Jiniushiyue via strikes at 4:59 of the first round to win the Road to UFC flyweight tournament
Road To UFC, Season 2
8/27/23 (SF) – Tsuruya won a three round unanimous decision over Mark Climaco
5/27/23 (QF) – Tsuruya submitted Ronal Siahaan via scarf hold armlock at 1:19 of the second round
When and why did you start training for fighting? Three years ago, because I wanted to be a UFC champion.
What ranks and titles have you held? Flyweight King of Pancrase
Do you have any heroes? Kid Yamamoto
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It means everything to me.
Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? In wrestling, I finished second as a Junior Olympian, and competed in Worlds.
Favorite grappling technique: Twister
Favorite Striking technique: Right hook