The Ultimate Fighting Championship’s return to China is scheduled for Aug. 29 at the Shanghai Indoor Stadium and a new flyweight matchup has reportedly been added to the card.
Kevin Borjas (11-5 MMA, 2-4 UFC) is set to face Rei Tsuruya (11-1 MMA, 2-1 UFC), per multiple reports. However, the UFC is yet to confirm the booking.
Kevin Borjas vs. Rei Tsuruya added to UFC Shanghai card
A flyweight matchup between Kevin Borjas and Rei Tsuruya has reportedly been added to UFC Fight Night 286’s lineup.
Borjas, a Dana White’s Contender Series signee, has struggled in the UFC so far, with a 2-4 record inside the Octagon. In the Peruvian’s last fight, he beat Andre Lima by unanimous decision after missing weight.
Meanwhile, Tsuruya earned his spot on the UFC roster via Road to UFC. The Japanese 125-pounder made his promotional debut at UFC 303, beating Carlos Hernandez by decision, before losing to current champion Joshua Van. He then won his next bout against Luis Gurule via a first-round rear-naked choke.
The Fight Night will be headlined by a pivotal bout in the bantamweight division, featuring former title challenger Umar Nurmagomedov against China’s Yadong Song.
