Kyoji Horiguchi

MMA Record: 35-5-0 (1 NC)
UFC Record: 8-1-0
Weight Class: Flyweight (Ranked #8)
Hometown: Gumma, Japan
Trains at: KRAZY BEE- TOKYO, JAPAN

Kyoji Horiguchi - UFC Fighter Profile

Kyoji Horiguchi is a professional mixed martial arts fighter competing in the UFC Flyweight division and is ranked #8. Born in Gumma, Japan, Kyoji Horiguchi has compiled an MMA record of 35-5-0 (1 NC) with a UFC record of 8-1-0. Kyoji Horiguchi trains at KRAZY BEE- TOKYO, JAPAN in Gumma, Japan. With an ELO rating of 1115, Kyoji Horiguchi ranks #125 out of 2646 UFC fighters. Kyoji Horiguchi is scheduled to face Amir Albazi at UFC Fight Night: Bautista vs. Oliveira on 2026-02-07.

Career Highlights: Kyoji Horiguchi has 8 wins in the UFC. Kyoji Horiguchi lands an average of 3.64 significant strikes per minute and averages 1.8 takedowns per 15 minutes.

Upcoming Fight

Event
UFC Fight Night: Bautista vs. Oliveira
Date
2026-02-07
Weight Class
Flyweight
Kyoji Horiguchi
ELO
1115
VS
ELO
1059

Fight Results Breakdown

9
Total Fights

Fighter Profile

Kyoji Horiguchi, an active fighter in the 125 lbs division with a record of 34-5-0 (1 NC), is set to face Tagir Ulanbekov at UFC Fight Night: Tsarukyan vs. Hooker on November 22, 2025. Horiguchi boasts an impressive ELO rating of 1078 and a recent form of 3-2 in his last 5 fights, with his biggest win being against Ali Bagautinov (ELO: 1043).

In terms of statistics, Horiguchi has a takedown accuracy of 44% and strike accuracy of 45%, landing an average of 3.6 strikes per minute. His opponent, Ulanbekov, has a TD percentage of 38% and a strike percentage of 49%.

This matchup is considered even, as both fighters have comparable statistics. However, Horigchi's slight edge in takedown accuracy might give him an advantage. Betting odds are not provided for this hypothetical fight, but based on the ELO difference and stats comparison, Horiguchi could potentially be favored due to his higher ELO rating.

Biggest Win
Opponent ELO: 1071

Physical & Background Stats

Height
5' 4'
Weight
Flyweight
Reach
63'
Stance
Orthodox
Date of Birth
Oct 12 1990
Age
35
Peak ELO
1115
ELO Rank
125 of 2646
Strength of Schedule
133-57-1
Combined record of UFC opponents
Avg ELO of Opponents
1016.4
Avg ELO of Defeated Opponents
992.0

Performance Statistics

SLpM
3.64
Significant Strikes Landed per Minute
Str. Acc.
46%
Significant Striking Accuracy
SApM
2.26
Significant Strikes Absorbed per Minute
Str. Def.
62%
Significant Strike Defence
TD Avg.
1.8
Average Takedowns per 15 minutes
TD Acc.
42%
Takedown Accuracy
Sub. Avg.
0.1
Average Submissions per 15 minutes

Kyoji Horiguchi Fight History

Date Event Opponent Method Round Time Result Odds
2025-11-22 UFC Fight Night: Tsarukyan vs. Hooker Tagir Ulanbekov SUB Rear Naked Choke 3 2:18 Win +190
2016-11-19 UFC Fight Night: Mousasi vs. Hall 2 Ali Bagautinov U-DEC 3 5:00 Win -
2016-05-08 UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs Arlovski Neil Seery U-DEC 3 5:00 Win -
2015-09-26 UFC Fight Night: Barnett vs Nelson Chico Camus U-DEC 3 5:00 Win -
2015-04-25 UFC 186: Johnson vs Horiguchi Demetrious Johnson SUB Armbar 5 4:59 Loss -
2015-01-03 UFC 182: Jones vs Cormier Louis Gaudinot U-DEC 3 5:00 Win -
2014-09-20 UFC Fight Night: Hunt vs Nelson Jon Delos Reyes KO/TKO Punches 1 3:48 Win -
2014-05-10 UFC Fight Night: Brown vs Silva Darrell Montague U-DEC 3 5:00 Win -
2013-10-19 UFC 166: Velasquez vs Dos Santos 3 Dustin Pague KO/TKO Punches 2 3:51 Win -

ELO Progression Over Time

Kyoji Horiguchi ELO Rating Calculation

Fight # Date Opponent Name Opponent ELO Result ELO Gained ELO
9 2025-11-22 Tagir Ulanbekov 1071 Win +20 1115
8 2016-11-19 Ali Bagautinov 1043 Win +14 1095
7 2016-05-08 Neil Seery 1024 Win +14 1081
6 2015-09-26 Chico Camus 985 Win +13 1067
5 2015-04-25 Demetrious Johnson 1123 Loss -13 1054
4 2015-01-03 Louis Gaudinot 990 Win +13 1067
3 2014-09-20 Jon Delos Reyes 984 Win +19 1054
2 2014-05-10 Darrell Montague 986 Win +14 1035
1 2013-10-19 Dustin Pague 990 Win +21 1021

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