KYOJI HORIGUCHI

The Japanese fighter Kyoji Horiguchi brings a background in shootfighting, kickboxing, and Shotokan Karate to the flyweight division. After accumulating an extensive list of accolades in global organizations, including championship reigns in Shooto, Rizin, and Bellator, he returned to the UFC in 2025. Horiguchi is widely recognized for his finishing capabilities and rapid, powerful strikes developed while training alongside the American Top Team.

Entering this contest, Horiguchi holds a professional record of 36-6-0 with one no-contest. His recent performance history shows a unanimous decision victory over Sergio Pettis, followed by a win against Nkazimulo Zulu. He continued that streak by submitting Tagir Ulanbekov and taking a decision against Amir Albazi. Most recently, Horiguchi suffered a technical knockout loss to Manel Kape in June 2026.