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Kyoji Horiguchi

Flyweight · Japan · UFC

Record & stats

36Wins7Losses0Draws21Finishes
DivisionFlyweight
CategoriesMMA
PromotionUFC
NationalityJapan
TeamAmerican Top Team
Height165cm
Reach168cm
StanceOrthodox
Age35
KO rate58%
StatusActive

How the wins come

58% Finish rate
  • 15 KO/TKO · 42%
  • 6 Submission · 17%
  • 15 Decision · 42%

Titles & honors

  • Former RIZIN Bantamweight Champion
  • Former Bellator Bantamweight Champion

Biography

One of Japan's greatest-ever MMA fighters and a former RIZIN and Bellator bantamweight champion. Returned to the UFC flyweight division but was stopped by Manel Kape in the third round on June 20, 2026 — a rematch of his 2017 win.

Professional record: 36-7-0 (mma).

Honors: Former RIZIN Bantamweight Champion, Former Bellator Bantamweight Champion.

Fight history

  • LManel KapeL TKO R3Jun 20, 2026 · UFC Fight Night (Las Vegas)
  • WManel KapeW SUBDec 31, 2017 · RIZIN World GP 2017 Final
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