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Kyoji Horiguchi praised by ex-foe and teammate alike amid UFC resurgence

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Between The Links: Mario Bautista’s big win, Kyoji Horiguchi shines, ageless Andrei Arlovski, and Jailton Almeida cut
Between The Links: Mario Bautista’s big win, Kyoji Horiguchi shines, ageless Andrei Arlovski, and Jailton Almeida cut

There was a full combat sports slate last weekend with UFC Vegas 113, PFL Dubai, and BKFC Knucklemania 6 all going down on Saturday. In… ​ Read MoreMMA Fighting: UFC, Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) News, Results

Between The Links: Mario Bautista’s big win, Kyoji Horiguchi shines, ageless Andrei Arlovski, and Jailton Almeida cut – MMA Fighting

Between The Links: Mario Bautista’s big win, Kyoji Horiguchi shines, ageless Andrei Arlovski, and Jailton Almeida cut  MMA Fighting ​ Read More“MMA” – Google News

Mario Bautista, Kyoji Horiguchi promoted in UFC Vegas 113 rankings update, Rizvan Kuniev shakes up heavyweight – MMA Mania

Mario Bautista, Kyoji Horiguchi promoted in UFC Vegas 113 rankings update, Rizvan Kuniev shakes up heavyweight  MMA Mania ​ Read More“MMA” – Google News

Mario Bautista, Kyoji Horiguchi promoted in UFC Vegas 113 rankings update, Rizvan Kuniev shakes up heavyweight
Mario Bautista, Kyoji Horiguchi promoted in UFC Vegas 113 rankings update, Rizvan Kuniev shakes up heavyweight

Mario Bautista and Kyoji Horiguchi emerged victorious as part of the UFC Vegas 113 mixed martial arts (MMA) event last weekend in “Sin City” and… ​ Read MoreMMA Mania: UFC news, results, videos, rumors, fights

Pic: UFC Vegas 113’s Kyoji Horiguchi’s broken hand swollen like a balloon, potentially derailing title shot – MMA Mania

Pic: UFC Vegas 113’s Kyoji Horiguchi’s broken hand swollen like a balloon, potentially derailing title shot  MMA Mania ​ Read More“MMA” – Google News

Pic: UFC Vegas 113’s Kyoji Horiguchi’s broken hand swollen like a balloon, potentially derailing title shot
Pic: UFC Vegas 113’s Kyoji Horiguchi’s broken hand swollen like a balloon, potentially derailing title shot

Welcome to Midnight Mania! Let’s start the night off by taking a look back over the three biggest stories of Monday, Feb. 9, 2026. Insomnia Sadly,… ​ Read MoreMMA Mania: UFC news, results, videos, rumors, fights

After another dominant win at UFC Vegas 113, what’s next for Kyoji Horiguchi? – Empire Sports Media

After another dominant win at UFC Vegas 113, what’s next for Kyoji Horiguchi?  Empire Sports Media ​ Read More“MMA” – Google News

Kyoji Horiguchi makes title aspirations even more clear after UFC Vegas 113 win over Amir Albazi

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Kyoji Horiguchi has one goal after UFC Fight Night 266: ‘I want the belt’ – Yahoo Sports UK

Kyoji Horiguchi has one goal after UFC Fight Night 266: ‘I want the belt’  Yahoo Sports UK ​ Read More“MMA” – Google News

Kyoji Horiguchi has one goal after UFC Fight Night 266: 'I want the belt'

Kyoji Horiguchi is laser-focused on becoming the first Japanese UFC champion after moving to 2-0 since his return to the company. ​ Read More

UFC Vegas 113: Kyoji Horiguchi post-fight interview – Yahoo Sports

UFC Vegas 113: Kyoji Horiguchi post-fight interview  Yahoo Sports ​ Read More“MMA” – Google News

‘He’s going to get flyweight belt’: Pros react to Kyoji Horiguchi battering Amir Albazi at UFC Vegas 113

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‘He’s going to get flyweight belt’: Pros react to Kyoji Horiguchi battering Amir Albazi at UFC Vegas 113 – MMA Fighting

‘He’s going to get flyweight belt’: Pros react to Kyoji Horiguchi battering Amir Albazi at UFC Vegas 113  MMA Fighting ​ Read More“MMA” – Google News

UFC Fight Night 266 results: Kyoji Horiguchi tops Amir Albazi, wants title

Kyoji Horiguchi got past the always tough Amir Albazi at UFC Vegas 113 to enhance his place int he flyweight title picture. ​ Read More

UFC Vegas 113 results: Kyoji Horiguchi busts up, bloodies Amir Albazi to win lopsided decision
UFC Vegas 113 results: Kyoji Horiguchi busts up, bloodies Amir Albazi to win lopsided decision

Kyoji Horiguchi stayed flawless in his return to the octagon as he sliced and diced Amir Albazi across three rounds to win a lopsided decision… ​ Read MoreMMA Fighting: UFC, Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) News, Results

UFC Vegas 113 results: Kyoji Horiguchi batters Amir Albazi bloody, demands title shot
UFC Vegas 113 results: Kyoji Horiguchi batters Amir Albazi bloody, demands title shot

Kyoji Horiguchi vs. Amir Albazi squared off in a Flyweight bout earlier tonight (Sat., Feb. 7, 2026) at UFC Vegas 113 inside Meta APEX in… ​ Read MoreMMA Mania: UFC news, results, videos, rumors, fights

Kyoji Horiguchi decisions Amir Albazi in UFC Vegas 113 co-main event
Kyoji Horiguchi decisions Amir Albazi in UFC Vegas 113 co-main event

A pair of flyweight contenders clashed in the UFC Vegas 113 co-main event on Saturday. ​ Read MoreFull – MMA WEEKLY

Kyoji Horiguchi decisions Amir Albazi in UFC Vegas 113 co-main event – MMAWeekly.com

Kyoji Horiguchi decisions Amir Albazi in UFC Vegas 113 co-main event  MMAWeekly.com ​ Read More“MMA” – Google News

UFC Vegas 113 live blog: Amir Albazi vs. Kyoji Horiguchi

Play-by-play coverage of Amir Albazi vs. Kyoji Horiguchi, the UFC Vegas 113 co-main event. ​ Read More

Amir Albazi vs. Kyoji Horiguchi prediction for UFC Fight Night 266

Amir Albazi and Kyoji Horiguchi meet in the UFC Fight Night 266 co-feature. Are the wide odds justified? ​ Read More

Kyoji Horiguchi vs. Amir Albazi: Odds, full fight preview and prediction | UFC Vegas 113
Kyoji Horiguchi vs. Amir Albazi: Odds, full fight preview and prediction | UFC Vegas 113

Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Flyweight standouts Kyoji Horiguchi vs. Amir Albazi will go to war this weekend (Sat., Feb. 7, 2026) inside Meta APEX for… ​ Read MoreMMA Mania: UFC news, results, videos, rumors, fights

Kyoji Horiguchi “will dominate” and “knock [Amir Albazi] out”, per 3 time Horiguchi foe

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Kyoji Horiguchi isn’t worried about possible delayed UFC title shot

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Kyoji Horiguchi isn’t worried about possible delayed UFC title shot – BJPenn.com

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Kyoji Horiguchi not stressed over title picture: ‘I don’t give a sh*t’ – Yahoo Sports

Kyoji Horiguchi not stressed over title picture: ‘I don’t give a sh*t’  Yahoo Sports ​ Read More“MMA” – Google News

Kyoji Horiguchi not stressed over title picture: 'I don't give a sh*t'

Kyoji Horiguchi is not really worried about the timeline of his potential title shot given the uncertainty at the top of the UFC flyweight division. ​ Read More

Kyoji Horiguchi not stressed over title picture: ‘I don’t give a sh*t’ – MMA Junkie

Kyoji Horiguchi not stressed over title picture: ‘I don’t give a sh*t’  MMA Junkie ​ Read More“MMA” – Google News

Kyoji Horiguchi passed on UFC Mexico headliner, too busy beating up Amir Albazi at UFC Vegas 113 – MMA Mania

Kyoji Horiguchi passed on UFC Mexico headliner, too busy beating up Amir Albazi at UFC Vegas 113  MMA Mania ​ Read More“MMA” – Google News

Kyoji Horiguchi passed on UFC Mexico headliner, too busy beating up Amir Albazi at UFC Vegas 113
Kyoji Horiguchi passed on UFC Mexico headliner, too busy beating up Amir Albazi at UFC Vegas 113

UFC Mexico could have looked very different. Earlier this week, two-time Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Flyweight champion Brandon Moreno lost his scheduled opponent for UFC… ​ Read MoreMMA Mania: UFC news, results, videos, rumors, fights

Kyoji Horiguchi set to face Top 5 flyweight in massive title eliminator at UFC Vegas 113

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Fight news: Kyoji Horiguchi vs. Amir Albazi announced as UFC Vegas 113’s co-main event

“Gooch” is back. During the UFC Vegas 112 broadcast last weekend, Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) officials announced that No. 8-ranked Flyweight Kyoji Horiguchi will face… ​ Read More

Fight news: Kyoji Horiguchi vs Amir Albazi set for UFC Vegas 113 – MMA Mania

Fight news: Kyoji Horiguchi vs Amir Albazi set for UFC Vegas 113  MMA Mania ​ Read More“MMA” – Google News

UFC announces Kyoji Horiguchi’s return, UFC Vegas 113 main card – MMA Fighting

UFC announces Kyoji Horiguchi’s return, UFC Vegas 113 main card  MMA Fighting ​ Read More“MMA” – Google News

UFC announces Kyoji Horiguchi’s return, UFC Vegas 113 main card

Amir Albazi, Kyoji Horiguchi will clash in co-main event ​ Read More

UFC Fight Night 266 adds Amir Albazi vs. Kyoji Horiguchi, other bouts

The lineup for UFC Vegas 113 on Feb. 7 continues to fill out with multiple new matchups including a Kyoji Horiguchi fight. ​ Read More

UFC Fight Night 266 adds Amir Albazi vs. Kyoji Horiguchi, other bouts – Yahoo Sports Canada

UFC Fight Night 266 adds Amir Albazi vs. Kyoji Horiguchi, other bouts  Yahoo Sports Canada ​ Read More“MMA” – Google News

Alexandre Pantoja reacts to teammate Kyoji Horiguchi’s callout: ‘My family laughed so much’ – MMA Fighting

Alexandre Pantoja reacts to teammate Kyoji Horiguchi’s callout: ‘My family laughed so much’  MMA Fighting ​ Read More“MMA” – Google News

Alexandre Pantoja reacts to teammate Kyoji Horiguchi’s callout: ‘My family laughed so much’
Alexandre Pantoja reacts to teammate Kyoji Horiguchi’s callout: ‘My family laughed so much’

Alexandre Pantoja is not only willing to face his teammate Kyoji Horiguchi for the UFC flyweight title, he hopes it happens. This past Saturday at… ​ Read MoreMMA Fighting: UFC, Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) News, Results

UFC champ Alexandre Pantoja accepts teammate Kyoji Horiguchi’s call out – ‘Going to be a present for me’

Teammate vs. Teammate? Kyoji Horiguchi turned heads in his Octagon return as he smashed No. 11-ranked Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Flyweight Tagir Ulanbekov at UFC… ​ Read More

Kyoji Horiguchi reveals new confidence after successful UFC return

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Well-rounded game has Kyoji Horiguchi ditching nerves after UFC Qatar

Kyoji Horiguchi was away from the UFC for nine years – and for titles in Bellator and Rizin – before he returned to a big… ​ Read More

Nine years in the making! Kyoji Horiguchi captures first post-fight bonus award at UFC Qatar
Nine years in the making! Kyoji Horiguchi captures first post-fight bonus award at UFC Qatar

Arman Tsarukyan may have punched his ticket to a lightweight title fight earlier today (Sat., Nov. 22, 2025) at UFC Qatar LIVE on ESPN+ from… ​ Read MoreMMA Mania: UFC news, results, videos, rumors, fights

Nine years in the making! Kyoji Horiguchi captures first post-fight bonus award at UFC Qatar – MMA Mania

Nine years in the making! Kyoji Horiguchi captures first post-fight bonus award at UFC Qatar  MMA Mania ​ Read More“MMA” – Google News

Pros react as Kyoji Horiguchi secures dominant submission victory at UFC Qatar
Pros react as Kyoji Horiguchi secures dominant submission victory at UFC Qatar

Kyoji Horiguchi made his return to the octagon after 9 years and secured a round three submission victory against… ​ Read MoreLowKickMMA.com

UFC Qatar results: Kyoji Horiguchi makes thunderous return, cuts killer promo on teammate Alexandre Pantoja

After nine years away, the decorated Japanese champion made a highlight-reel return Saturday at UFC Qatar. ​ Read More

UFC Qatar video: Kyoji Horiguchi drops Tagir Ulanbekov with head kick, puts him to sleep with rear-naked choke
UFC Qatar video: Kyoji Horiguchi drops Tagir Ulanbekov with head kick, puts him to sleep with rear-naked choke

Welcome back to the UFC, Kyoji Horiguchi. The one-time flyweight title challenger, who hasn’t fought in the octagon in nine years, made his return with… ​ Read MoreMMA Fighting: UFC, Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) News, Results

UFC Qatar video: Kyoji Horiguchi drops Tagir Ulanbekov with head kick, puts him to sleep with rear-naked choke – MMA Fighting

UFC Qatar video: Kyoji Horiguchi drops Tagir Ulanbekov with head kick, puts him to sleep with rear-naked choke  MMA Fighting ​ Read More“MMA” – Google News

Title shot next? Kyoji Horiguchi returns to UFC with dominant submission win over Tagir Ulanbekov | UFC Qatar video

Kyoji Horiguchi looked better than ever in his official return to the Octagon earlier today (Sat., Nov. 22, 2025) at UFC Qatar LIVE on ESPN+… ​ Read More

UFC Qatar video: Kyoji Horiguchi chokes Ulanbekov, calls out Pantoja

Kyoji Horiguchi’s return at UFC Qatar was one to remember as he choked out Tagir Ulanbekov before calling out teammate Alexandre Pantoja. ​ Read More

Kyoji Horiguchi vs. Tagir Ulanbekov prediction, time for UFC Qatar

Will Tagir Ulanbekov play spoiler in former title challenger Kyoji Horiguchi’s return to the UFC? ​ Read More

Kyoji Horiguchi is “at a perfect time to get that belt”, says Sergio Pettis ahead of the former’s return at UFC Qatar

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Kyoji Horiguchi booked for first UFC bout in nine years at UFC Qatar

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Kyoji Horiguchi’s coach reveals what forced him out of UFC return fight: ‘We had to push it back’
Kyoji Horiguchi’s coach reveals what forced him out of UFC return fight: ‘We had to push it back’

Esther Lin, MMA Fighting Kyoji Horiguchi was supposed to make his highly anticipated return to the UFC at the upcoming card in Baku, Azerbaijan, but… 

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Muhammad Mokaev reveals talks with PFL for Kyoji Horiguchi fight, explains why he’s hesitant to sign with them
Muhammad Mokaev reveals talks with PFL for Kyoji Horiguchi fight, explains why he’s hesitant to sign with them

Muhammad Mokaev | Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images Muhammad Mokaev’s masterplan to return to the elite of the sport involves staying active… 

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Kyoji Horiguchi open to fighting training partner Alexandre Pantoja: ‘Friends can make good money’

Fighting Friends 

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Kyoji Horiguchi explains UFC return, weighs in on fighting teammate Alexander Pantoja

Ex-RIZIN and Bellator champ Kyoji Horiguchi is back in the UFC and has his sights set on gold – even if it means going through… 

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Kyoji Horiguchi set for Octagon return, fights Tagir Ulanbekov at UFC Baku in June
Kyoji Horiguchi set for Octagon return, fights Tagir Ulanbekov at UFC Baku in June

Former undisputed flyweight title challenger, Kyoji Horiguchi is set to enter the Octagon for the first time since 2016,… 

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Hill vs. Rountree rebooked to headline first UFC Baku event; Kyoji Horiguchi’s return set
Hill vs. Rountree rebooked to headline first UFC Baku event; Kyoji Horiguchi’s return set

Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images Third time’s the charm for Jamahal Hill and Khalil Rountree. The UFC announced on Friday that Hill… 

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Alexandre Pantoja open to fight with teammate Kyoji Horiguchi for UFC title: “It’s a pleasure”

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Alexandre Pantoja: ‘It’s gonna be a pleasure’ to fight teammate Kyoji Horiguchi for UFC title
Alexandre Pantoja: ‘It’s gonna be a pleasure’ to fight teammate Kyoji Horiguchi for UFC title

Alexandre Pantoja | Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC SÃO PAULO — Kyoji Horiguchi returns to the UFC after a successful run as champion in RIZIN… 

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Alexandre Pantoja or Kyoji Horiguchi? Demetrious Johnson would favor UFC champion
Alexandre Pantoja or Kyoji Horiguchi? Demetrious Johnson would favor UFC champion

Demetrious Johnson doesn’t see Kyoji Horiguchi being the one to dethrone UFC flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja. 

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Kyoji Horiguchi signs with the UFC, vacates RIZIN title
Kyoji Horiguchi signs with the UFC, vacates RIZIN title

Kyoji Horiguchi | Photo via RIZIN Kyoji Horiguchi is back to the UFC. The 34-year-old Japanese star has decided to drop the RIZIN flyweight championship… 

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Report – Rizin FF star Kyoji Horiguchi in line for massive UFC return amid flyweight title fight links
Report – Rizin FF star Kyoji Horiguchi in line for massive UFC return amid flyweight title fight links

Former UFC flyweight title challenger, Kyoji Horiguchi is reportedly close to inking a deal to make a stunning Octagon… 

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RIZIN 49 video: Kyoji Horiguchi survives knockdown, defends title vs. Nkazimulo Zulu
RIZIN 49 video: Kyoji Horiguchi survives knockdown, defends title vs. Nkazimulo Zulu

Former UFC title challenger Kyoji Horiguchi almost suffered a massive upset loss at RIZIN 49: Decade. 

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Kyoji Horiguchi talks maybe returning to the UFC for ‘another challenge’, fighting teammate Alexandre Pantoja
Kyoji Horiguchi talks maybe returning to the UFC for ‘another challenge’, fighting teammate Alexandre Pantoja

Kyoji Horiguchi with the RIZIN and Bellator belts | Esther Lin, MMA Fighting Kyoji Horiguchi is open to the possibility of returning to the UFC… 

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Kyoji Horiguchi intends to prove that he’s the best flyweight on the planet in RIZIN Decade return: “That’s my goal”

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Kyoji Horiguchi not done with bantamweight, but main goal is to become world’s best at flyweight
Kyoji Horiguchi not done with bantamweight, but main goal is to become world’s best at flyweight

Kyoji Horiguchi | Photo by RIZIN Kyoji Horiguchi was the first man to win titles in two major MMA promotions simultaneously, holding the bantamweight belt… 

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Video: Alexandre Pantoja knew UFC 310 challenger Kai Asakura was legit after he beat Kyoji Horiguchi
Video: Alexandre Pantoja knew UFC 310 challenger Kai Asakura was legit after he beat Kyoji Horiguchi

Photo by Alexandre Loureiro/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images LAS VEGAS—UFC flyweight champion talks to the media ahead of his title defense against Kai Asakura at… 

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RIZIN 47 results: Kyoji Horiguchi avenges loss to Sergio Pettis, Kleber Koike Erbst grabs slick heel hook
RIZIN 47 results: Kyoji Horiguchi avenges loss to Sergio Pettis, Kleber Koike Erbst grabs slick heel hook

Kyoji Horiguchi | Photo by Masashi Hara/Getty Images Kyoji Horiguchi got his revenge. On Sunday, Horiguchi faced off with Sergio Pettis at the Yoyogi National… 

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Rizin 47 results: Kyoji Horiguchi outworks Sergio Pettis, Erbst taps Archuleta
Rizin 47 results: Kyoji Horiguchi outworks Sergio Pettis, Erbst taps Archuleta

Check out results from Rizin 47 in Japan. 

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Kyoji Horiguchi vs. Sergio Pettis 2 announced for RIZIN 47 in June

Rematch 

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Kyoji Horiguchi, Sergio Pettis to rematch at Rizin 47 in June
Kyoji Horiguchi, Sergio Pettis to rematch at Rizin 47 in June

Kyoji Horiguchi will get an opportunity to avenge one of his most notable losses at Rizin 47 

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Sergio Pettis vs. Kyoji Horiguchi 2 announced for RIZIN 47 in June
Sergio Pettis vs. Kyoji Horiguchi 2 announced for RIZIN 47 in June

Sergio Pettis and Kyoji Horiguchi first met for the Bellator title in 2021 | Bellator Sergio Pettis and Kyoji Horiguchi will meet again in a… 

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Kyoji Horiguchi reportedly eyes UFC return weeks after winning RIZIN flyweight title

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Kyoji Horiguchi wins inaugural Rizin flyweight title, submits Makoto Shinryu at Rizin 45

Kyoji Horiguchi won on all fronts this Sunday morning.
The long-time MMA veteran won the inaugural Rizin flyweight title at Rizin 45 in Japan, and then got a “yes” after proposing …read more

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Kyoji Horiguchi Captures Flyweight Title with Second-Round RNC at Rizin FF 45

Following a disappointing 25-second no contest in July, Kyoji Horiguchi settled the score in his rematch with Makoto Takahashi at Rizin Fighting Federation 45 in Saitama, Japan. Horiguchi finished Takahashi …read more

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RIZIN 45 results, videos: Kyoji Horiguchi, Kai Asakura win titles with wild finishes

Kai Asakura stopped Juan Archuleta to win the bantamweight title | Photo via RIZIN

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