Another UFC clash is scheduled to be part of the UFC Shanghai card, as Rei Tsuruya faces Kevin Borjas inside Oriental Sports Center in Pudong District, China.
Both contenders are coming off victories in their previous fights, but with the better record, Tsuruya enters as the match betting favorite with -800 UFC odds, while Borjas is going to be the betting underdog with +550 odds.
UFC Shanghai: Rei Tsuruya vs. Kevin Borjas Fight Odds
- Rei Tsuruya: -800
- Kevin Borjas: +550
UFC Shanghai: Rei Tsuruya vs. Kevin Borjas: Tale of the Tape
| Rei Tsuruya | Kevin Borjas | |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 24 | 28 |
| Height | 5’6” | 5’5” |
| Reach | 68 inches | 68 inches |
| Leg Reach | 36 inches | 36 inches |
| Record | 11-1 | 11-5 |
| Fighting Style | MMA | MMA |
| Finishing Rate | 82% | 73% |
UFC Shanghai: Rei Tsuruya vs. Kevin Borjas: Prediction
With the better grappling and submission skills of Tsuruya, I predict a submission win for him over Borjas. Tsuruya is very sleek with his level change and doesn’t give any telegraph when he does it.
Tsuruya first lures opponents into striking exchanges before swiftly transitioning to a takedown when they fire off counters. Once Tsuruya secures the takedown, it instantly neutralizes the crisp striking of Borjas.
Tsuruya’s explosiveness and strength will also help him overpower Borjas in scrambles and transitions. Even with the lateral movement of Borjas, Tsuruya can force a clinch battle against him by pressing him against the cage.
Rei Tsuruya’s Recent Fight Results
Tsuruya was the former Pancrase champion before he joined and won the Road to UFC tournament in 2024. He competed in three fights since then under the promotion with wins over Carlos Hernandez and Luis Gurule and a defeat to Joshua Van.
Kevin Borjas’ Recent Fight Results
Borjas entered the UFC through Dana White’s Contender Series in 2023. In six fights inside the octagon, he has only recorded two wins (Ronaldo Rodriguez and Andre Lima) and suffered four losses (Van, Alessandro Costa, Sumudaerji, and Imanol Rodriguez).
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