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Rei Tsuruya Returns to Face Luis Gurule at UFC Macau
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Japanese prospect Rei Tsuruya returns to the UFC after a year-long hiatus to face Luis Gurule at UFC Macau. Tsuruya looks to regain momentum after his loss to current champion Joshua Van, while Gurule aims for his second win in two weeks.
Key Insights
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Rei Tsuruya (10-1) returns to the UFC after a year, seeking to bounce back from his loss to Joshua Van.
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Luis Gurule (11-3) steps in on short notice, aiming for his second victory in two weeks after winning at UFC Vegas 117.
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Tsuruya has a four-inch reach advantage and is considered the more talented all-around fighter.
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Gurule is moving up to bantamweight for this fight.
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UFC Macau features a main event between Song Yadong and Deiveson Figueiredo.
In-Depth Analysis
Rei Tsuruya, 23, is looking to re-establish himself in the flyweight division after his previous fight against Joshua Van, who is now the UFC Flyweight Champion. Tsuruya had a strong start in the UFC, including winning the flyweight tournament on Season 2 of Road to UFC and a win over Carlos Hernandez. His fight against Gurule marks his return after his longest break from the sport.
Luis Gurule, 32, earned his UFC contract through Dana White’s Contender Series. After a rocky start in the UFC, Gurule is coming off a recent win against Daniel Barez. This fight against Tsuruya is at bantamweight, presenting a new challenge for Gurule as he seeks to build on his recent success.
The DraftKings Network favors Tsuruya, citing his reach advantage and all-around skills. Tsuruya averages 5.06 takedowns per 15 minutes and has a 52% significant strike accuracy. Gurule, while landing more significant strikes, is less accurate and defensively weaker on the feet, according to DraftKings analysis.
The UFC Macau fight card includes several other notable matchups, such as Song Yadong vs. Deiveson Figueiredo and Sergei Pavlovich vs. Tallison Teixeira.
FAQs
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Q: Why is Rei Tsuruya returning after a year?
He took time to train in the US and improve his skills after his loss to Joshua Van.
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Q: Why is Luis Gurule fighting at bantamweight?
He stepped in on short notice, and the weight change was agreed upon to accommodate the fight.
Key Takeaways
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Rei Tsuruya is returning to the UFC after a year-long break, aiming to prove himself in the flyweight division.
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Luis Gurule is stepping in on short notice, looking for a second consecutive win.
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Tsuruya is favored due to his reach advantage and overall skill set.
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The fight is part of the UFC Macau event, which features a main event between Song Yadong and Deiveson Figueiredo.
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