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On YouTubeMMA News / EssentiallySports / December 15
First UFC Fight Night Under Paramount Still Lacks Flair After Six Bouts Reportedly Confirmed
Last weekend, the UFC closed out its 2025 schedule by wrapping up its final Fight Night of the year at UFC Vegas 112. The promotion has now entered a six-week hiatus, moving into its annual end-of-year break.
MMA News / The Body Lock / November 25
Pantoja Accepts Horiguchi Title Challenge: “He’s Why I Won This Belt” 
Kyoji Horiguchi returned to UFC after eight years and submitted Tagir Ulanbekov in the second round at UFC Fight Night 265 in Qatar Horiguchi called out
MMA News / Stadium Rant / November 23
Will Kyoji Horiguchi Be The UFC’s Next Flyweight Challenger?
Kyoji Horiguchi triumphantly returned to the Octagon on Saturday, dominantly choking out Tagir Ulanbekov in the third round. During his post-fight interview, he made his intentions clear: “I want to get the UFC belt.
MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / November 20
Tagir Ulanbekov vs. Kyoji Horiguchi prediction, odds, pick for UFC Qatar
UFC Qatar: Arman Tsarukyan vs. Dan Hooker continues on the prelims with a fight between Tagir Ulanbekov and Kyoji Horiguchi in the flyweight division on Saturday.
MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / September 4
Kyoji Horiguchi targeted for UFC Qatar clash with Tagir Ulanbekov
Japanese flyweight legend Kyoji Horiguchi has started preparing for a potential return to the UFC, as he is slated to face Dagestani contender Tagir Ulanbekov on November 22 at UFC Qatar.
UFC 316 Betting Tips – Blockbuster Rematch Scheduled
Prudential Center, Newark, New Jersey. The stage is set for UFC 316, and we have your need-to-know UFC 316 betting tips. In the main event, Sean O’Malley looks to get his bantamweight title back as he rematches Merab Dvalishvili.
MMA News / Athlon Sports / May 20
UFC Event Suffers Major Blow as Fan Favorite Fighter Withdraws from Highly Anticipated Return
The UFC flyweight weight class has seen its share of struggles, from Dana White himself considering shutting down the whole division altogether, to the UFC placing the division’s ranked fights on the prelims.
UFC lets go of four fighters in latest purge
The latest UFC roster shake-up sees four fighters leaving the promotion. While signing top talent like Kyoji Horiguchi and Aaron Pico, the UFC has been particularly ruthless with its roster cleansing.
MMA News / Empire Sports Media / March 30
UFC signs RIZIN and former Bellator champ Kyoji Horiguchi
The UFC‘s flyweight division was on full display last night in Mexico City with Brandon Moreno and Steve Erceg headlining the card. However, the flyweight division was also in the news due to a big time addition to the division.
MMA News / Athlon Sports / March 28
UFC Signs Kyoji Horiguchi, Why These Stars Should Be Worried
The UFC's flyweight division remains fiercely competitive, consistently showcasing top-tier talent. Beyond the UFC, however, other organizations have cultivated their own standout fighters.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / March 21
Kyoji Horiguchi teammate believes he could be in UFC GOAT conversation as comeback is confirmed
The UFC has been able to acquire some big signings who have achieved success in other big promotions over the past few years. Patricio Pitbull is set to debut at UFC 314 next month as he becomes the latest ex-Bellator fighter to make the switch to the Octagon.
Jose ‘Shorty’ Torres interested in a showdown with Kyoji Horiguchi, hopes to represent BRAVE CF at RIZIN Flyweight Grand Prix
Former BRAVE Combat Federation Bantamweight Champion Jose ‘Shorty’ Torres represented BRAVE CF in Japan and The post Jose ‘Shorty’ Torres interested in a showdown with Kyoji Horiguchi, hopes to represent BRAVE CF at RIZIN Flyweight Grand Prix first appeared on MyMMANews.
MMA: Kyoji Horiguchi Retains Gold in RIZIN DECADE Firefight
Kyoji Horiguchi remains the best flyweight talent outside of the UFC. Horiguchi defended his title against dangerous up-and-comer Nkazimulo Zulu in the co-main event of RIZIN DECADE on December 31.
Kyoji Horiguchi wins Rizin flyweight title with rear naked choke finish of Makoto Shinryu at Rizin 45
Japan has always been known for putting on epic New Years events, and this year The post Kyoji Horiguchi wins Rizin flyweight title with rear naked choke finish of Makoto Shinryu at Rizin 45 first appeared on MyMMANews.
Rizin 45 Results: Horiguchi vs Shinryu Main Events
It’s New Year’s Eve in Japan and you know what that means. It’s Rizin time! Rizin 45 will be live from the Saitama Super Arena. There will be 17 fights on the show and unlike MMA which goes by unified rules, knees and soccer kicks to grounded opponents will be allowed.
MMA News / Yardbarker / December 4, 2021
Watch: Sergio Pettis lands spinning backfist for come-from-behind KO
Pettis lost each of the first three rounds of the fight, but one devastating strike in the latter half of the fourth round was all it took for him to erase his earlier struggles and leave the cage victorious.
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