Amir Albazi is set to compete against Kyoji Horiguchi in the main event of UFC Vegas 113 on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at Meta APEX in Las Vegas. The betting line currently favors Horiguchi at -353, while Albazi is the underdog at +288, highlighting the high anticipation for this competitive bout.
Fighter Profiles and Performance Statistics
Amir Albazi, known as “The Prince,” aims to improve his record of 17 wins and 2 losses. At 32 years old, he weighs in at 125 pounds and stands 5 feet 5 inches tall with an orthodox stance and a reach of 68 inches. Opposing him, Kyoji Horiguchi, nicknamed “Karate Kid,” is a 35-year-old fighter standing 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighing the same 125 pounds, also fighting orthodox with a reach of 63 inches.
When it comes to striking, Albazi lands 2.72 significant strikes per minute, connecting on 34% of those thrown. In contrast, Horiguchi lands more frequently, averaging 3.64 significant strikes per minute with a 46% accuracy. On defense, Albazi allows 3.71 significant strikes per minute and successfully blocks 61% of opponent strikes, while Horiguchi permits only 2.26 strikes per minute against him and deflects 62% of incoming strikes.
Wrestling and Grappling Comparison
In wrestling, Albazi attempts 1.39 takedowns per 15 minutes, successfully executing 32% and defending half of incoming takedown attempts. Horiguchi demonstrates greater efficacy, completing takedowns on 42% of his tries and defending 54%. Regarding submission attempts, Albazi is more aggressive, attempting 0.5 finishes per 15 minutes compared to Horiguchi’s 0.1 per three rounds.
Last Fight Performances of Albazi and Horiguchi
Albazi’s most recent fight ended in a loss via unanimous decision to Brandon Moreno. During that contest, Moreno landed 132 of 317 total strikes, including 113 of 284 significant head strikes, connecting on 41%. Albazi managed 63 of 236 total strikes, hitting 26% of his significant strikes with 50 directed at the head. Nearly all significant strikes landed in that fight were delivered from distance.
Horiguchi’s previous bout was a victory over Tagir Ulanbekov by rear naked choke in the third round. He landed 49 of 77 significant strikes, a 63% connection rate, including 36 of 60 aimed at the head. Ulanbekov landed just 6 of 27 significant strikes, with only 3 of 18 to the head. Total strike counts favored Horiguchi with 120 landed out of 157 compared to Ulanbekov’s 10 of 32, showing Horiguchi’s effectiveness at range by hitting 51% of his distance strikes.
Other Notable Fights on UFC Vegas 113 Card
Alongside Albazi vs. Horiguchi, fans will witness Jailton Almeida face Rizvan Kuniev. Almeida, a 34-year-old orthodox fighter, is 6 feet 3 inches tall, weighs 225 pounds, and has a professional record of 22 wins and 4 losses. He boasts a 79-inch reach and takes his opponents to the mat an average of 6.66 times per three rounds, connecting on 2.25 strikes per minute with 66% striking accuracy.
Kuniev, 33 years old and standing 6 feet 4 inches tall at 240 pounds, holds a 12-3-1 record with one no contest. He has a 76-inch reach and uses wrestling less frequently, securing 1.45 takedowns per three rounds, while landing 4.45 strikes each minute at 58% accuracy.
Another fight with high anticipation features Michal Oleksiejczuk against Marc-Andre Barriault. Oleksiejczuk, 30 years old, weighs 185 pounds, stands 6 feet tall with a 74-inch reach, and fights as a southpaw. He defends just over half of takedown attempts against him (52%) and successfully completes 43% of his takedown attempts. Barriault, 35 years old and similarly weighing 185 pounds at 6 feet 1 inch tall, holds a 74-inch reach. He finishes takedowns at a 28% rate and defends 68% of incoming takedowns. Striking numbers are close, with Oleksiejczuk landing 5.34 strikes per minute and absorbing 4.41, while Barriault lands 5.70 strikes per minute but takes 5.63.
Expert Betting Recommendations and Predictions
The betting community and experts are closely watching Albazi vs. Horiguchi, with Tony Sink recommending to “Take Kyoji Horiguchi (-353)” as the favored pick. The spread signals bettors’ confidence in Horiguchi’s consistency and solid striking defense. This prediction comes with comprehensive UFC betting analysis, helping fans navigate the intense showdown.
Complete UFC Vegas 113 Fight Predictions
Alongside the headline fight, various expert selections are available for the following UFC Vegas 113 matchups on February 7, 2026:
- Nikolay Veretennikov vs Niko Price
- Wang Cong vs Eduarda Moura
- Dustin Jacoby vs Julius Walker
- Amir Albazi vs Kyoji Horiguchi
- Alex Morono vs Daniil Donchenko
- Jailton Almeida vs Rizvan Kuniev
- Said Nurmagomedov vs Javid Basharat
- Muin Gafurov vs Jakub Wiklacz
- Mario Bautista vs Vinicius Oliveira
- Klaudia Sygula vs Priscila Cachoeira
Implications and Anticipated Outcomes
This fight between Albazi and Horiguchi is significant due to both fighters’ strong wrestling and striking capabilities, with Horiguchi presenting a slight edge in speed and accuracy, while Albazi shows resilience and submission threat. The outcome may influence rankings in the flyweight division and set the course for future title contention. Given the contrasting styles and previous performances, this UFC Vegas 113 bout is expected to test both men’s adaptability under pressure in front of an eager Las Vegas crowd.
