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Kyoji Horiguchi

Kyoji Horiguchi

“The Typhoon”
MMA record: 36-6, 1 NC (21)
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Takasaki, Gunma, Japan

Best fights of Kyoji Horiguchi

Over 16 years as a professional, Kyoji Horiguchi has compiled a 36-6 (21) record, including twelve title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.

  1. 1. Kyoji Horiguchi submits Darrion Caldwell

    On December 31, 2018 Kyoji Horiguchi fought Darrion Caldwell for the vacant Rizin bantamweight title. Horiguchi was 28 years old with a record of 25-2, and Caldwell was 31 with a record of 13-1. Horiguchi was on a 10-fight winning streak and Caldwell was on a 4-fight winning streak. Horiguchi submitted Darrion Caldwell via guillotine choke in the 3rd round. Won the vacant title.

  2. 2. Kyoji Horiguchi KOs Shintaro Ishiwatari in their 2nd fight

    On December 31, 2017 Kyoji Horiguchi fought Shintaro Ishiwatari for the vacant 2017 Rizin Grand Prix bantamweight title. It was their second meeting. Horiguchi was 27 years old with a record of 22-2, and Ishiwatari was 32 with a record of 25-6-4. Both Horiguchi and Ishiwatari were on a 7-fight winning streak. Horiguchi stopped Shintaro Ishiwatari via KO in the 2nd round. Won the vacant title.

  3. 3. Kyoji Horiguchi KOs Kai Asakura in their 2nd fight

    On December 31, 2020 Kyoji Horiguchi fought Kai Asakura for the Rizin bantamweight title. It was their second meeting. Horiguchi was 30 years old with a record of 28-3, and Asakura was 27 with a record of 16-2. Horiguchi was coming off a loss, while Asakura was on a 2-fight winning streak. Horiguchi stopped Kai Asakura via KO in the 1st round. Crowned the new bantamweight champion.

  4. 4. Kyoji Horiguchi defeats Darrion Caldwell in their 2nd fight

    On June 14, 2019 Kyoji Horiguchi fought Darrion Caldwell for the Bellator bantamweight title. It was their second meeting. Horiguchi was 28 years old with a record of 27-2, and Caldwell was 31 with a record of 13-2. Horiguchi was on a 12-fight winning streak, while Caldwell was coming off a loss. Horiguchi won via unanimous decision. Crowned the new bantamweight champion.

  5. 5. Kyoji Horiguchi defeats Sergio Pettis in their 2nd fight

    On June 9, 2024 Kyoji Horiguchi faced Sergio Pettis in a bantamweight bout. It was their second meeting. Horiguchi was 33 years old with a record of 32-5, and Pettis was 30 with a record of 23-6. Horiguchi was coming off a win, while Pettis was coming off a loss. Horiguchi won via unanimous decision.

  6. 6. Kyoji Horiguchi loses to Demetrious Johnson via KO

    On April 25, 2015 Kyoji Horiguchi fought Demetrious Johnson for the UFC flyweight title. Horiguchi was 24 years old with a record of 15-1, and Johnson was 28 with a record of 14-2-1. Horiguchi was on a 9-fight winning streak and Johnson was on a 7-fight winning streak. Johnson submitted Horiguchi via armbar in the 5th round. Failed to capture the title.

  7. 7. Kyoji Horiguchi KOs Shintaro Ishiwatari

    On June 22, 2013 Kyoji Horiguchi defended his Shooto bantamweight title against Shintaro Ishiwatari. Horiguchi was 22 years old with a record of 10-1, and Ishiwatari was 28 with a record of 15-4-4. Horiguchi was on a 4-fight winning streak and Ishiwatari was on a 5-fight winning streak. Horiguchi stopped Shintaro Ishiwatari via TKO in the 5th round. Defended the title.

  8. 8. Kyoji Horiguchi chokes out Tagir Ulanbekov

    On November 22, 2025 Kyoji Horiguchi faced Tagir Ulanbekov in a flyweight bout. Horiguchi was 35 years old with a record of 34-5, and Ulanbekov was 34 with a record of 17-2. Horiguchi was on a 3-fight winning streak and Ulanbekov was on a 4-fight winning streak. Horiguchi submitted Tagir Ulanbekov via choke-out in the 3rd round.

  9. 9. Kyoji Horiguchi submits Hiromasa Ougikubo

    On March 16, 2013 Kyoji Horiguchi fought Hiromasa Ougikubo for the Shooto featherweight title. Horiguchi was 22 years old with a record of 9-1, and Ougikubo was 25 with a record of 10-2-2. Horiguchi was on a 3-fight winning streak and Ougikubo was on a 4-fight winning streak. Horiguchi submitted Hiromasa Ougikubo via rear-naked choke in the 2nd round. Crowned the new featherweight champion.

  10. 10. Kyoji Horiguchi loses to Manel Kape in their 2nd fight via KO

    On June 20, 2026 Kyoji Horiguchi faced Manel Kape in a flyweight bout. It was their second meeting. Horiguchi was 35 years old with a record of 36-5, and Kape was 32 with a record of 22-7. Horiguchi was on a 5-fight winning streak and Kape was on a 3-fight winning streak. Kape stopped Horiguchi via TKO in the 3rd round.