Joshua Van is set to go up against Rei Tsuruya in a flyweight match at UFC 313 at Las Vegas, Nevada. Van, the 23-year-old "Fearless" fighter from Myanmar, aims for another victory in the Octagon, while Tsuruya, an undefeated 22-year-old from Japan, looks to continue his winning streak.
Van turned pro as a mixed martial artist several years ago. He most recently earned a unanimous decision win over Cody Durden in December 2024. Tsuruya remains unbeaten in his career and claimed his latest win by decision against Carlos Hernandez in June 2024.
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 |
The UFC 313 event takes place on March 8, 2025, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event starts at 6:40 PM EST.
The fight between Van and Tsuruya is part of the undercard. They will compete in a flyweight bout scheduled for three rounds. The main event features Alex Pereira against Magomed Ankalaev.
Keep in mind that the timing of the fights can change. This depends on how long the earlier fights last. It's important to check your local time zone for accurate start times.
Remember to refer to the table with start times for your country to ensure you don't miss any action.
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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Joshua Van vs Rei Tsuruya Betting Odds
- Favorite: Joshua van : 1.6 (-165)
- Underdog: Rei Tsuruya : 2.4 (+142)
| 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) |
Joshua van enters the fight as the favorite with odds of 1.6 (-165). This means a $165 bet could return $100 in profit. Rei Tsuruya is the underdog with odds at 2.4 (+142), so a $100 bet could earn a $142 profit. Joshua's chances to win by knockout are valued at 4.1 (+310). His win by decision stands at 2.6 (+165). Rei’s chances to knock out are slim, with odds at 15.0 (+1400). For a decision win, his odds are 3.8 (+275). Bookmakers see Joshua as more likely to secure victory.
Fighters Details
Joshua Van
- Nationality: Myanmar
- Height: 165 cm
- Weight: 56.7 kg
- Total Fights: 14
- Record: 12 / 2 / 0
Rei Tsuruya
- Nationality: Japan
- Height: 170 cm
- Weight: 57.2 kg
- Total Fights: 10
- Record: 10 / 0 / 0
Joshua Van vs Rei Tsuruya Fight Card
- Alex Pereira vs Magomed Ankalaev
- Justin Gaethje vs Rafael Fiziev
- Jalin Turner vs Ignacio Bahamondes
- Amanda Lemos vs Iasmin Lucindo
- Bobby Green vs Mauricio Ruffy
- Curtis Blaydes vs Rizvan Kuniev
- Brunno Ferreira vs Armen Petrosyan
- Alex Morono vs Carlos Leal Miranda
- Joshua Van vs Rei Tsuruya
- Mairon Santos vs Francis Marshall
- Djorden Ribeiro dos Santos vs Osman Diaz
