Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Kyoji Horiguchi Eyes UFC Title in Exciting Comeback

3/30/2025

34 3

Summary

Story summary

Kyoji Horiguchi, the former RIZIN flyweight champion, is making a thrilling comeback to the UFC after vacating his title. At 34, he boasts an impressive 7-1 record from his previous stint in the UFC (2013-2016). With his sights set on becoming Japan's first UFC champion, a showdown with current titleholder Alexandre Pantoja could be on the horizon.

1 of 1

Story summary

Kyoji Horiguchi, the former RIZIN flyweight champion, is making a thrilling comeback to the UFC after vacating his title. At 34, he boasts an impressive 7-1 record from his previous stint in the UFC (2013-2016). With his sights set on becoming Japan's first UFC champion, a showdown with current titleholder Alexandre Pantoja could be on the horizon.