Kyoji Horiguchi
Kyoji Horiguchi's Impossible Task
Horiguchi has gone up weightclass before, but now he's taking on Japan's best kickboxer, Tenshin Nasukawa, at Rizin 13 this weekend.
The Stylistic Subtleties of Rizin's Karate Boys
Kyoji Horiguchi and Daron Cruickshank punch and kick faces. Both go about it in interesting ways, and they make Rizin the must-watch event of the weekend.
Ronin: Kyoji Horiguchi, UFC Contender in Exile
Horiguchi bested three men in two days at Rizin over the weekend, and seems to outclass the entire promotion, no matter the weight class.
Kyoji Horiguchi and the Failing Flyweight Division
Almost five years after the UFC began its flyweight experiment, the division is still struggling to find its footing. We discuss the mismanagement of the 125 pounders, the departure of Kyoji Horiguchi, and the job of a promotion.
Demetrious Johnson: A Casualty of Hyperbole Fatigue, Size-ism, and His Own Greatness
With another title defense Saturday night, a familiar question endures: why don't we care more about the only flyweight champion the UFC has ever known?
Mousasi versus Hall: The Do-Over
Gegard Mousasi's knockout loss to Uriah Hall was an embarrassing bolt from the blue in a fight that the Dutchman had been dominating. We revisit the first bout and talk about the upcoming do-over.
One to Watch: Kyoji Horiguchi vs. Neil Seery
With Paddy Holohan’s retirement still fresh in the memory, can Neil Seery fill the void by earning Irish MMA’s biggest flyweight win to date?
Krazy Bee's Big Night in Japan
Kid Yamamoto and Kyoji Horiguchi will be looking for crucial wins when the UFC returns to Japan next weekend.