Kyoji Horiguchi secured a hard-fought unanimous decision victory over Amir Albazi in the UFC Vegas 113 co-main event, showcasing resilience and skill throughout the contest. The matchup unfolded with Albazi landing an impactful straight right in the opening round that visibly staggered Horiguchi, but the former RIZIN and Bellator champion rallied impressively in the rounds that followed.
Albazi’s Early Impact Countered by Horiguchi’s Comeback
Albazi delivered one of the fight’s most significant moments early on, flooring Horiguchi momentarily with a well-timed straight right. Despite that setback, Horiguchi responded strongly in round two, connecting with a powerful right hand that left Albazi’s knees shaky. From there, Horiguchi dominated the remainder of the fight, outstriking his opponent by a wide margin and forcing Albazi back to his corner battered and bloody after the first 10 minutes of action.
Defensive Mastery and Control Define Final Round
As the bout reached its final stage, Albazi attempted repeatedly to bring the fight to the ground, but Horiguchi’s takedown defense was unyielding, successfully thwarting all six of Albazi’s attempts. During these exchanges, Horiguchi landed a sharp left that again left Albazi unstable on his feet. In the closing moments, Horiguchi pressed aggressively for a finish but ultimately had to settle for the judges’ verdict.
Official Decision and Fight Analysis
The judges awarded Kyoji Horiguchi a unanimous decision win with scores of 30-27, 30-27, and 29-28, reflecting a commanding performance despite the initial adversity. The victory propels Horiguchi further up the flyweight rankings, marking a significant milestone in his pursuit of title contention within the UFC division.
Social Media Reaction Captures the Fight’s Intensity
“Kyoji Horiguchi had Amir Albazi looking WOBBLY 👀 GREAT PERFORMANCE FROM THE KARATE KID #UFCVegas113” – Degenerate George, Media Personality
“Kyoji Horiguchi es el ganador de la pelea coestelar de la noche por decisión unánime 🔥🏅#UFCenParamount | #UFCVegas113” – Paramount+ Deportes
Horiguchi’s ability to withstand Albazi’s early striking and his dominant follow-up display underscore his growth as a contender in the division. This fight demonstrates the volatility and competitiveness of the flyweight class as Horiguchi looks ahead to potential title opportunities, while Albazi will likely regroup and analyze areas for improvement in future UFC outings.
Kyoji Horiguchi had Amir Albazi looking WOBBLY 👀
GREAT PERFORMANCE FROM THE KARATE KID
#UFCVegas113 pic.twitter.com/2AESzO0lVt
— Degenerate George (@DGen_Media) February 8, 2026
Kyoji Horiguchi es el ganador de la pelea coestelar de la noche por decisión unánime 🔥🏅#UFCenParamount | #UFCVegas113 pic.twitter.com/zhHeTCj41N
— Paramount+ Deportes (@PPlusDeportes) February 8, 2026
