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Kyoji
Horiguchi
12-1-0( W-L-D )

Fight History

Skill Breakdown

Charts are compiled based on results from 2 fights.
Record: 12-1-0
Summary: Standup

Fighter Info

From: Gunma Japan
Fights Out Of: Tokyo Japan
Age: 23
Height: 5' 5" ( 165 cm )
Weight: 125 lb ( 56 kg )

Striking

Total Attempted Strikes
0
50
60% Successful
30
Types of Successful Strikes
0
30
33%
60% Ground
10
2
18
Striking Defense
40
%
The percentage of total strikes avoided

Grappling

Total Takedowns
0
3
33% Successful
1
Grappling Totals by Type
 
 
Subm.
Passes
Sweeps
0
3
0
Takedown Defense
0
%
The percentage of total takedowns avoided
Result Fighters Event Str TD Sub Pass Method Replay
UPCOMING
 Chris Cariaso
UFC 169: Cruz vs. Barao
Feb 1, 2014
-- -- -- -- --
Kyoji Horiguchi -- -- -- --
Win
 Dustin Pague Oct 19, 2013
9 1 1 1 R2 KO/TKO
Kyoji Horiguchi 30 1 0 3
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Biography

TRAINING: MMA training at KRAZY BEE during weekdays, and KARATE training on the weekend in my hometown.

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started Karate when I was five years old because my father forced me to do it.

What ranks and titles have you held? Shooto 132-pound World Champion, 2010 Rookie of the Year, 2010 MVP

Do you have any heroes? No question about it, my hero is Norifumi "KID" Yamamoto!

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It’s a great chance to establish my MMA career.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? No, I did not. I joined the KRAZY BEE team right after I graduated high school because I wanted to become a professional MMA fighter under KID even though I had an offer from the college.

What was your job before you started fighting? High School student

Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? Regional Karate Champion in Japan

Favorite grappling technique: Rear naked choke

Favorite striking technique: Straight

•    Pro since 2010

•    Four first round finishes

•    Eight wins by KO, one by submission

•    On six fight winning streak

•    Holds 2012 win over UFC vet Ian Loveland

Career

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