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Kyoji Horiguchi explains UFC return, weighs in on fighting teammate Alexander Pantoja

Ex-RIZIN and Bellator champ Kyoji Horiguchi is back in the UFC and has his sights set on gold – even if it means going through a teammate.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 16, 2025

Alexandre Pantoja or Kyoji Horiguchi? Demetrious Johnson would favor UFC champion

Demetrious Johnson doesn't see Kyoji Horiguchi being the one to dethrone UFC flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 2, 2025

Former RIZIN, Bellator champ Kyoji Horiguchi signs for UFC return

After going 7-1 in his first octagon stint, former RIZIN and Bellator champ Kyoji Horiguchi is back in the UFC.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 30, 2025

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Bruno Silva before UFC Tampa: ‘I can be next’ for Alexandre Pantoja with win

Bruno Silva seeks a fifth straight Performance of the Night bonus at UFC Tampa, and with it a title shot vs. Alexandre Pantoja.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 12, 2024

Dana White enthused by Alexandre Pantoja, RIZIN relationship, and possibilities after UFC 310

Former RIZIN champion Kai Asakura came up short at UFC 310, but that doesn't mean Dana White isn't enthused by his presence.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 8, 2024

UFC 310 results: Alexandre Pantoja chokes out Kai Asakura, calls Demetrious Johnson out of retirement

Alexandre Pantoja remains the king of the UFC's flyweight division, and wants retired former champ Demetrious Johnson to come back next.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 8, 2024

UFC 310 odds: Alexandre Pantoja vs. Kai Asakura line shifts considerably

Alexandre Pantoja was already favored to defeat Kai Asakura at UFC 310, but now the reigning flyweight champion is an even bigger favorite.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 3, 2024

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Alexandre Pantoja responds to Kai Asakura claiming UFC prefers him to lose

UFC flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja is excited to defend his title against Kai Asakura.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 28, 2024

Michael Bisping wonders if Kai Asakura can adapt to UFC

Michael Bisping sees Kai Asakura facing a potential hurdle at UFC 310.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 27, 2024

Juan Archuleta happy for ex-opponent Kai Asakura’s immediate title shot at UFC 310

Juan Archuleta expects former foe Kai Asakura to do well in his return to flyweight at UFC 310.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 20, 2024

Alexandre Pantoja vs. Kai Asakura: Odds and what to know ahead of UFC 310 title fight

Flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja being favored to beat newcomer Kai Asakura at UFC 310 shouldn't come as a surprise.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 6, 2024

UFC 310: Dana White announces Belal Muhammad vs. Shavkat Rakhmonov, Alexandre Pantoja vs. Kai Asakura title doubleheader

Dana White announced UFC 310 will feature Belal Muhammad vs. Shavkat Rakhmonov, Alexandre Pantoja vs. Kai Asakura title fights.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 12, 2024

Sergio Pettis reflects on Rizin 47 loss to Kyoji Horiguchi: ‘It’s an eye-opener’

Sergio Pettis reacts to his decision loss to Kyoji Horiguchi at Sunday's Rizin 47.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 9, 2024

BKFC, RIZIN announce talent swap partnership with bareknuckle fights headed to Japan

BKFC and RIZIN have already exchanged talent, with a former UFC title challenger set to make his bareknuckle debut in Japan.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 5, 2024

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USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 31, 2023

Video: Kyoji Horiguchi scores New Year’s Eve proposal after winning Rizin flyweight title

With a Rizin flyweight title win followed by a successful proposal, Kyoji Horiguchi is winning at life.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 31, 2023

Kyoji Horiguchi wins inaugural Rizin flyweight title, submits Makoto Shinryu at Rizin 45

Kyoji Horiguchi is the new Rizin flyweight champion.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 30, 2023

Juan Archuleta misses weight for Rizin 45 title bout, stripped of bantamweight title

Juan Archuleta had big ambitions for his holiday trip to Japan, but a big wrench has been thrown into the works of his plan.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 30, 2023

Rizin champ Juan Archuleta explains career uncertainty after PFL-Bellator merger

Rizin champ Juan Archuleta is unsure how the PFL-Bellator merger affects his career in Japan.

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USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 26, 2023

RIZIN 45 official with Kyoji Horiguchi, John Dodson, Juan Archuelta and more

RIZIN's New Year's Eve event features a handful of names notable to North American MMA fans.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 29, 2023

Bellator x Rizin 2 live and official results

Bellator x Rizin 2 takes place Saturday, and you can join us for official results beginning at 11 p.m. ET (8 p.m. PT).

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 28, 2023

Kyoji Horiguchi on Makoto Shinryu: ‘Technically, I feel like I’m more superior’

During the Bellator X Rizin 2 news conference Thursday evening, Kyoji Horiguchi answered questions from the media.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 28, 2023

Patricky Freire confident he can stop Roberto de Souza’s game: ‘I’m a complete fighter’

Patricky Freire is unfazed by the late opponent change for Bellator X Rizin 2.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 28, 2023

Patricio Freire explains why he accepted short-notice fight in Japan: ‘If the challenge is good, I’m going to fight’

Bellator featherweight champion Patricio "Pitbull" was supposted to be cornerning his brother, but ended up accepting a short-notice fight.

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 28, 2023

A.J. McKee, Scott Coker agree McKee vs. Patricky Freire perfect fight for Bellator X Rizin 2 in Japan

For the second straight time, Bellator is taking one of its biggest stars to Japan.

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 28, 2023

Scott Coker: Bellator’s Japan collaboration with Rizin should be MMA’s future

Bellator and Rizin are starting to get comfortable working together, it seems.

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