Joshua "The Fearless" Van faces off against Rei Tsuruya at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas during UFC 313. This flyweight bout shines spotlight on two young, exciting prospects beneath the main event of Pereira versus Ankalaev.
Van, a product of Myanmar, went pro in 2019 and holds a record of 12 career wins. Recently, he notched a solid unanimous decision win over Cody Durden—a seasoned fighter with significant knockout power—in December 2024. Tsuruya turned pro in 2021 and remains unbeaten in ten fights. He also comes from a recent unanimous decision victory over Carlos Hernandez in June 2024.
Joshua Van vs Rei Tsuruya Betting Odds
- Favorite: Joshua van : 1.6 (-165)
- Underdog: Rei Tsuruya : 2.4 (+143)
| Method of victory | Joshua van | Rei Tsuruya |
| By KO/TKO or disqualification | 4.1 (+310) | 15.0 (+1400) |
| By decision or technical decision | 2.6 (+165) | 3.8 (+275) |
In this matchup, Joshua van is the favorite with odds of 1.60 (-165). Rei Tsuruya faces longer odds at 2.40 (+143). Van's win from KO/TKO/DQ stands at 4.1 (+310), promising potential returns. For Tsuruya to secure a similar victory, odds jump to 15.0 (+1400), signaling improbability. Winning by decision offers van bettors a return with odds of 2.6 (+165). Betting on Tsuruya winning by decision garners odds of 3.8 (+275). Bettors believe in van's chances as the likely winner, while Tsuruya carries a higher potential profit for those betting on an upset.
What time is Joshua Van vs Rei Tsuruya fight
Live coverage for the Joshua Van vs Rei Tsuruya main card will start at 06:00 PM EST on ESPN+, UFC Fight Pass. Refer to the table below to find your local time.
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Joshua Van vs Rei Tsuruya Ring Walks (approx.) |
| USA and Canada (EST) | Saturday, March 8, 2025 | 06:00 PM | 06:40 PM |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, March 8, 2025 | 03:00 PM | 03:40 PM |
| UK and Ireland (GMT) | Saturday, March 8, 2025 | 10:00 PM | 10:40 PM |
| Australia (AEDT) | Sunday, March 9, 2025 | 09:00 AM | 09:40 AM |
How and where to watch the Joshua Van vs Rei Tsuruya Fight
You can watch Joshua Van vs Rei Tsuruya via ESPN+, UFC Fight Pass.
| Region | Live-streaming |
| USA | ESPN, UFC Fight Pass |
| Canada | UFC Fight Pass |
| UK and Ireland | UFC Fight Pass |
| Australia | UFC Fight Pass |
| India | UFC Fight Pass |
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