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No longer fighting in August Tsuruya (undisclosed) will no longer fight Nyamjargal Tumendemberel in Shanghai during the Road to UFC Semi-Finals on Aug. 22, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.

Impact Due to unknown reasons, Tsuruya has dropped out of the August match. The Japanese flyweight will look to work back from whatever kept him from fighting, while Tumendemberel will now take on Terrance Saeteurn.

AUGUST 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Will feature on Road to UFC Tsuruya will face Nyamjargal Tumendemberel in Shanghai during the Road to UFC Semi-Finals on Aug. 22, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.

Impact Even though UFC Shanghai will take place on Saturday, Aug. 23, this fight between Tsuruya and Tumendemberel will be the second bout with fighters who are already on the company roster. The first one is the matchup between Shi Ming and Bruna Brasil. Tsuruya has gone 1-1 in the UFC so far, but he has time on his side since he's only 23 years old.

JUNE 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Joshua Van def. Rei Tsuruya at UFC 313: Best photos Check out the best photos from Joshua Van’s unanimous decision win over Rei Tsuruya at UFC 313.

MARCH 9, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

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FEBRUARY 28, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Rei Tsuruya, Cornered By Shinsuke Nakamura, Wins UFC Debut At UFC 303 | Fightful News Shinsuke Nakamura helps in victory.

JUNE 30, 2024 • FIGHTFUL.COM