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Kyoji Horiguchi defeated Amir Albazi by unanimous decision in the co-main event of UFC Vegas 113 on February 8, 2026, improving to 2-0 in his UFC return. He expressed strong desire for a flyweight title shot against new champion Joshua Van, while suggesting teammate Alexandre Pantoja could get the first defense if recovered from injury. Horiguchi sustained a possible broken hand during the fight but insists he'll fight anywhere, anytime post-recovery. This positions him as a top contender in the flyweight division, leveraging his 7-fight win streak and experience from Bellator and RIZIN titles. Expect matchmaking calls soon for his next step toward UFC gold.
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