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Kyoji Horiguchi
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Kyoji Horiguchi

Kyoji Horiguchi

"Karate Kid"
JapanJapan
Flyweight Striker
Record36-5-0
Streak5 Wins
Height5' 4"
Weight57 kg
Reach63"
Age36

Performance

80 Global score
All-rounder
Elo rating 1589 (Peak 1606)

Strengths

  • Strike defense93
  • Strikes absorbed/min90
  • Head strikes81
  • Ground striking77
  • Clinch striking70

Weaknesses

  • Distance striking23
  • Leg strikes26
  • Body strikes32
  • Sig. strikes/min45
  • Takedown defense49

Advanced Statistics

48%Striking accuracy
64%Strike defense
61%Takedown defense
33%Finish rate
Head 75.1% Body 16.2% Legs 8.6%
Distance 70.1% Clinch 13% Ground 16.9%
Sig. strikes/min
3.6
Strikes absorbed/min
2.1
Takedowns/15min
1.7
Control/round
1:05
Sub attempts/15min
0.1
Takedown accuracy
40.5%

Updated on 10/25/2026

The community verdict Early signal: 63% of MMX predictions favor them
Summary

Kyoji Horiguchi is a Flyweight MMA fighter with a record of 36-5-0. 36 years old. Currently ranked #7 in the UFC. Represents Japan. Current streak: 5 Wins.

Updated on Oct 27, 2026
Archetype
The Well-Rounded
Balanced arsenal across striking, submissions and decisions. An unpredictable fighter.

How does Kyoji Horiguchi win his fights?

KO
15
SUB
6
DEC
15

What are Kyoji Horiguchi's last 5 fights?

W
UFC
Amir Albazi Iraq
Amir Albazi
Unanimous decision
Feb 7, 2026
W
UFC
Tagir Ulanbekov
Tagir Ulanbekov
Submission - R3
Nov 22, 2025
W
RIZIN
Nkazimulo Zulu
Nkazimulo Zulu
Unanimous decision
Dec 31, 2024
W
RIZIN
Sergio Pettis
Sergio Pettis
Unanimous decision
Jun 9, 2024
W
RIZIN
Makoto Takahashi
Makoto Takahashi
Submission - R2
Dec 31, 2023

What is Kyoji Horiguchi's next fight?

Kyoji Horiguchi
Kyoji Horiguchi 36-5-0
VSFlyweight
A
Asu Almabayev
UFC Fight Night: Procházka vs. Stirling Nov 21, 2026
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What is Kyoji Horiguchi's full fight history?

L
UFC
Manel Kape Portugal
Manel Kape
KO/TKO - R3
UFC Fight Night: Kape vs. Horiguchi 2
Jun 20, 2026
W
UFC
Amir Albazi Iraq
Amir Albazi
Unanimous Decision - R3
MMX 67% Kyoji Horiguchi ✓
UFC Fight Night: Bautista vs. Oliveira
Feb 7, 2026

Which fighters are similar to Kyoji Horiguchi?

Tatsuro Taira
18-2-0
Rei Tsuruya
12-1-0
Manel Kape
22-7-0
Alexandre Pantoja
30-7-0
Brandon Royval
18-9-0
Lone'er Kavanagh
11-2-0

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