Location: Cotai Arena, Macau, China
Broadcast: ESPN+ / UFC Fight Pass
Bout: Flyweight (125 lbs)
VENUE — COTAI ARENA (MACAU)
The Cotai Arena is one of the UFC’s most electric Asian venues, known for:
- Fast canvas that favors scramblers and movement-heavy fighters
- Humidity‑rich indoor environment that can tax cardio
- Strong crowd support for Asian fighters, especially Japanese and Chinese prospects
- 30‑foot Octagon, giving grapplers more space to shoot and scramble
Capacity: 15,000 Atmosphere: Loud, pro‑Asia, and high‑energy.
START TIME (LOCAL & US)
- Main Card: 7:00 PM CST (Macau)
- Prelims: 4:00 PM CST
- US Pacific Time (Your Time):
- Prelims: 1:00 AM PDT
- Main Card: 4:00 AM PDT
INJURY REPORT
Jesus Aguilar
- No reported injuries
- Full camp completed in Mexico City
- Weight cut expected to be smooth
Rei Tsuruya
- Minor rib bruise in early April — fully healed
- No current limitations
- Completed full wrestling‑heavy camp in Hokkaido
Both fighters enter the bout healthy and cleared.
FIGHTER PROFILES & MATCHUP BREAKDOWN
Jesus Aguilar
Record: 10–2 Style: Submission grappler / pressure wrestler Height/Reach: 5’4” / 64” Stance: Orthodox
Strengths
- Elite guillotine and front‑choke series
- Strong top control
- Relentless pressure
- Good scrambles and transitions
Weaknesses
- Limited striking volume
- Can be out‑paced by faster flyweights
- Sometimes overcommits on takedown attempts
Rei Tsuruya
Record: 9–0 Style: High‑pace wrestling / scrambling specialist Height/Reach: 5’6” / 66” Stance: Orthodox
Strengths
- Elite chain wrestling
- Non‑stop pace and pressure
- Excellent back‑takes
- Strong cardio and durability
Weaknesses
- Still developing striking defense
- Can be hit clean when entering
- Sometimes too willing to scramble instead of securing position
RECENT FORM
Jesus Aguilar — Last 5
- Win — Submission (R1)
- Win — Decision
- Loss — KO
- Win — Submission
- Win — Decision
Aguilar is 4–1 in his last five, with two first‑round submissions. His grappling remains his most dangerous weapon.
Rei Tsuruya — Last 5
- Win — Decision
- Win — Submission
- Win — Decision
- Win — TKO
- Win — Decision
Tsuruya is 5–0 in his last five, undefeated overall, and has shown rapid improvement in striking and control.
FIGHT HISTORY & STYLISTIC NOTES
- First meeting between the two
- Both fighters are grapplers, but with different styles:
- Aguilar: submission hunter
- Tsuruya: chain wrestler with cardio advantage
- Aguilar’s best path: snatch a guillotine or front choke during a scramble
- Tsuruya’s best path: win scrambles, maintain top pressure, and drown Aguilar with pace
- If the fight goes long, Tsuruya’s cardio edge becomes a major factor
This is a high‑scramble, high‑pace grappling matchup with danger on both sides.
BETTING TRENDS
Jesus Aguilar Trends
- 7 of 10 wins by submission
- 4 first‑round finishes
- 3–0 when landing the first takedown
- 0–2 in fights that go to Round 3
Rei Tsuruya Trends
- Undefeated (9–0)
- 7 of 9 fights have gone the distance
- 5–0 when landing 3+ takedowns
- 3–0 fighting in Asia
Matchup Trends
- Aguilar is most dangerous early
- Tsuruya thrives in long, grinding fights
- Tsuruya’s pace may neutralize Aguilar’s submission threats
FIGHT ODDS
Jesus Aguilar + 250
Rei Tsuruya – 300
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, May 29, 2026
