Rei Tsuruya vs. Jiniushiyue – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC Fight Night: Dolidze vs. Imavov is scheduled to take place on Saturday, February 3, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. In this matchup on the fight card, Rei Tsuruya will take on Jiniushiyue “Little King Kong” in the Flyweight bout. You can view the complete UFC Fight Night card.

Tsuruya brings a unique orthodox fighting stance with an 68″ reach. In contrast, , an southpaw fighter, stands with a 69″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 63% striking accuracy, Tsuruya has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 2.91 per minute. On the other hand, boasts a 39% striking accuracy, landing approximately 3.49 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Rei Tsuruya vs. Jiniushiyue matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 22-year-old, Rei Tsuruya is coming in with a 8-0-0 record. Tsuruya will be fighting for the first time since a win via unanimous decision against Mark Climaco at Road to UFC 2.5 + 2.6 in August.

, meanwhile, is coming off a unanimous decision win against Rei Tsuruya on August 27, 2023, at Road to UFC 2.5 + 2.6 and holds a 13-2-0 record.

Rei Tsuruya has a orthodox fighting stance with an 68″ reach. The 23-year-old Jiniushiyue is an southpaw fighter with a 69″ reach. An orthodox fighter stands with their left side forward and jabs with their left hand. The southpaw fighter is the opposite. Southpaw stands with their right side forward and jabs with their right hand. In most cases, orthodox fighters are right-handed; if you are left-handed, you fight southpaw.

Rei Tsuruya stats

→ Tsuruya’s striking accuracy is 63%.
→ Tsuruya lands 2.91 significant strikes per minute.
→ Tsuruya’s takedown accuracy is 57%.
→ Tsuruya’s takedown average is 7.74 per 15 minutes.
→ Tsuruya’s takedown defense is 50%.

Tsuruya comes in with 63% striking accuracy, typically landing about 2.91 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, fires at 39% accuracy, landing about 3.49 significant strikes per minute. Rei Tsuruya also has a 57% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 7.74 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to ‘s 1.66 takedowns and 100% takedown accuracy.

Jiniushiyue stats

→ ‘s striking accuracy is 39%.
→ lands 3.49 significant strikes per minute.
→ ‘s takedown accuracy is 66%.
→ ‘s takedown average is 1.66 per 15 minutes.
→ ‘s takedown defense is 100%.

Jiniushiyue spent, on average, 9:02 minutes in the Octagon, and Rei has an average fight time of 10:40 minutes.

Considering their records, fighting styles, and recent performances, this matchup looks to be a good clash of skills and strategies. Who will come out victorious, Rei or Jiniushiyue? Sound off in the comments.

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