Kyoji Horiguchi

30Wins•5Losses

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Win Rate

86 %

Finish Rate

60 %

Decision Win %

85 %

Kyoji Horiguchi

Age

Height

5' 5 (165 cm)

Reach

66 in. (5' 6/168 cm)

Ape-Index

1.018

Stance

Orthodox

Nationality

Japan

Main Division

Flyweight

Biography

Horiguchi began training in karate at the age of five and was talented, as he soon began competing in full-contact competitions and went on to become a regional champion. At the age of 16, Horiguchi viewed a PRIDE Fighting Championships event and became drawn to mixed martial arts. Horiguchi began training in the sport at Norifumi Yamamoto's Krazy Bee Gym after graduating high school when he was 18 years old. Horiguchi said seeing Yamamoto knockout bigger men was what drew him to the fighter.

Awards & Accolades

Shooto: Shooto Bantamweight Championship (One time; former). One successful title defense
Shooto: One successful title defense
Shooto: Shooto 2010 Rookie Tournament Winner
Shooto: One successful title defense
Rizin Fighting Federation: RIZIN Bantamweight Championship (Two times, current)
Rizin Fighting Federation: 2017 RIZIN Bantamweight Grand Prix Championship
Bellator MMA: Bellator Bantamweight World Championship (One time)