Joshua Van Holds Off Tsuruya in Recent Fight

Joshua Van defeated Rei Tsuruya in a recent fight. The Japanese fighter now faces Kevin Borjas on Aug 29 in Shanghai.

What happened?

Tsuruya earned his UFC contract via Road to UFC. He holds a 2-1 record with the promotion.

Why it matters for Joshua Van

Van's win over Tsuruya is a key factor in the Japanese fighter's upcoming bout. Tsuruya bounced back from the loss with a first-round rear-naked choke of Luis Gurule.

What comes next?

The UFC's Aug 29 card in Shanghai will feature the flyweight matchup between Borjas and Tsuruya. The event is headlined by former bantamweight title challenger Umar Nurmagomedov against China's Yadong Song.

The Fight Night card at Shanghai Indoor Stadium will be an exciting event. Borjas enters on a 2-4 UFC run that includes a weight miss in his most recent outing.

Tsuruya's debut came at UFC 303, where he decisioned Carlos Hernandez. He will look to improve his record against Borjas.

Van's performance will be closely watched as Tsuruya faces Borjas. The outcome of the fight will be important for Van's ranking.

The UFC has not yet confirmed the flyweight addition. But the event is expected to be a thrilling one for fans.