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Rei Tsuruya eyes rematch with Joshua Van after lessons from loss

Tsuruya wants a second shot at Joshua Van.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jun 161 min read
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Rei Tsuruya (@ufc_rei) hopes for 'revenge' after lessons learned in Joshua Van loss (via @mma_kings) https://t.co/K786OH

What happened: Rei Tsuruya says he is targeting a rematch with Joshua Van after taking lessons from their previous fight. Speaking via MMA Kings, the flyweight said he hopes for 'revenge' the next time the two are matched up.

Why it matters: A rematch would carry far higher stakes now that Joshua Van holds the UFC flyweight title, turning a personal grudge into a potential championship bout. Tsuruya publicly rebuilding toward a second meeting signals he believes he can climb back up the flyweight ladder.

What to watch: Watch for Tsuruya's next booking and whether a winning run positions him for a title eliminator against Van.

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