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Kyoji Horiguchi

Kyoji Horiguchi

1128 ELO #95

"Karate Kid"

MMA 36-5-0 (1 NC) · UFC 9-1-0 · Flyweight (#5) · Takasaki, Japan · American Top Team · Last fought 121 days ago

Kyoji Horiguchi "Karate Kid" - UFC Fighter Profile

Kyoji Horiguchi is a professional mixed martial arts fighter competing in the UFC Flyweight division and is ranked #5. Born in Takasaki, Japan, Kyoji Horiguchi has compiled an MMA record of 36-5-0 (1 NC) with a UFC record of 9-1-0. Kyoji Horiguchi trains at American Top Team in Takasaki, Japan. With an ELO rating of 1128, Kyoji Horiguchi ranks #95 out of 2693 UFC fighters. Kyoji Horiguchi is scheduled to face Manel Kape at UFC Fight Night: Kape vs. Horiguchi on 2026-06-20.

Career Highlights: Kyoji Horiguchi has 9 wins in the UFC. Kyoji Horiguchi lands an average of 3.77 significant strikes per minute and averages 1.61 takedowns per 15 minutes.

Upcoming Fight & Model

Event UFC Fight Night: Kape vs. Horiguchi Date 2026-06-20 Flyweight
Kyoji Horiguchi
ELO 1128
Model 45.8%
Market 50.0%
Odds -122
VS
Manel Kape
ELO 1104
Model 54.2%
Market 50.0%
Odds -122

Model pick: Manel Kape (54.2%) · +4.2% edge vs market · updated Jun 07, 2026

Fight Results Breakdown

10
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

Tagir Ulanbekov in 2025
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
1128
ELO Rank
95 of 2693
Strength of Schedule
150-60-1
Combined record of UFC opponents
Avg ELO of Opponents
1019.4
Avg ELO of Defeated Opponents
998.0

Performance Statistics

SLpM
3.77
Significant Strikes Landed per Minute
Str. Acc.
47%
Significant Striking Accuracy
SApM
2.13
Significant Strikes Absorbed per Minute
Str. Def.
63%
Significant Strike Defence
TD Avg.
1.61
Average Takedowns per 15 minutes
TD Acc.
40%
Takedown Accuracy
Sub. Avg.
0.1
Average Submissions per 15 minutes

Kyoji Horiguchi Fight History

No defeats in this fight history.

Date Event Opponent Method Round Time Result Odds
2026-02-07 UFC Fight Night: Bautista vs. Oliveira Amir Albazi U-DEC 3 5:00 Win -279
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

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Kyoji Horiguchi ELO Rating Calculation

Fight # Date Opponent Name Opponent ELO Result ELO Gained ELO
10 2026-02-07 Amir Albazi 1059 Win +13 1128
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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