Kyoji Horiguchi, the Rizin Fighting Federation flyweight champion, has announced his return to the UFC, where he previously fought from 2013 to 2016. He vacated his Rizin title during the Rizin 50 event, declaring his ambition to become the UFC's first Japanese champion. Horiguchi's UFC career record stands at 7-1, with a notable loss to Demetrious Johnson. He boasts an impressive 14-1 record in Rizin and is a training partner of current UFC flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja. Rizin plans to hold a grand prix to fill the flyweight champion void left by Horiguchi's departure.
Kyoji Horiguchi, after a successful run in Rizin, is returning to the UFC aiming to become the first Japanese champion in the organization.
After vacating his Rizin title, Horiguchi expressed his goal with confidence, stating his ambition to achieve championship glory in the UFC.
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