Kyoji Horiguchi
"Karate Kid"
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Biography
Kyoji Horiguchi is a Japanese mixed martial artist currently competing in the flyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He formerly competed in the Flyweight and Bantamweight divisions of Rizin FF, where he was the inaugural Flyweight Champion and the inaugural and two-time Bantamweight Champion. He also competed in the Bantamweight division of Bellator MMA, where he was the Bantamweight World Champion. As of February 10, 2026, he is #5 in the UFC flyweight rankings.
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Career Analysis
Kyoji Horiguchi has compiled a professional record of 36-5-0 across 42 bouts. With 15 victories coming by stoppage, Horiguchi carries a 42% knockout rate.
Representing Japan on the world stage, Horiguchi competes in the Bantamweight division. They remain active and looking for their next fight.