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Tale of the Tape
Age
35
Height
5' 4"
Reach
63"
Stance
Orthodox
Country
Japan
Key Stats
86%
Win Rate
58%
Finish Rate
15
KO/TKO Wins
6
Submission Wins
4
Title Fight Wins
42
Pro Fights
Advanced Stats
Color = level vs. divisionStriking
Grappling
Career
Win Methods
"Karate Kid". That's what they call Kyoji Horiguchi, and is ranked #5 at UFC flyweight — close enough to smell the title, dangerous enough that champions don't say his name too loudly.
The record shows a bit of everything: knockouts (15), submissions (6), decisions (15). Well-rounded is an overused word; here it's just accurate.
The last fight went to Manel Kape (KO/TKO (Punches) R3) — a setback, and the interesting question is always what a fighter does with one.
Recent Fights
Manel Kape
KO/TKO (Punches) R3 · Jun 21, 2026
UFC Fight Night: Kape vs. Horiguchi 2
Amir Albazi
Decision - Unanimous · Feb 8, 2026
UFC Fight Night: Bautista vs. Oliveira
Tagir Ulanbekov
Submission (Rear Naked Choke) R3 · Nov 22, 2025
UFC Fight Night: Tsarukyan vs. Hooker
Nkazimulo Zulu
Decision - Unanimous · Dec 31, 2024
Rizin 49: Decade
Sergio Pettis
Decision - Unanimous · Jun 9, 2024
Rizin FF: Rizin Fighting Federation 47