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Kyoji Horiguchi, at 35 years old, delivered an impressive striking performance against top-ranked flyweight contender Amir Albazi at UFC Vegas 113 on February 7, 2026. Despite Albazi's significant size advantage and strong wrestling background, Horiguchi's superior timing, movement, and striking prowess proved too much, preventing Albazi from securing a single takedown. The decisive victory marks Horiguchi's second dominant performance against a top flyweight contender in three months. The win strengthens Horiguchi's case for an expedited title shot against champion Joshua Van, with observers noting the matchup would be explosive.
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