Kyoji Horiguchi
Awards & Honours
5
Awards Won
5
Honours
1
Rankings
2
Records
Kyoji Horiguchi stands as one of the most accomplished Japanese fighters in MMA history. He is the only fighter to have held championships in Shooto, Rizin FF, and Bellator simultaneously. He became the inaugural Rizin FF flyweight champion and later the inaugural bantamweight champion, a rare feat. His ability to win titles in two weight classes across multiple organizations speaks to his versatility and skill. Horiguchi's 2019 victory over Darrion Caldwell to unify the Rizin and Bellator bantamweight titles is a career highlight, cementing his legacy as a global competitor.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Inaugural Rizin FF Flyweight Champion
Became the first Rizin FF flyweight champion in promotion history.
Inaugural Rizin FF Bantamweight Champion
Became the first Rizin FF bantamweight champion.
Two-time Rizin FF Bantamweight Champion
Reclaimed the Rizin FF bantamweight title in 2022.
Bellator Bantamweight World Champion
Won the Bellator bantamweight world championship by defeating Darrion Caldwell.
Rizin FF Bantamweight Grand Prix Winner
Won the Rizin FF Bantamweight Grand Prix tournament.
Rankings & Lists
UFC Flyweight Rankings
Records & Feats
First fighter to hold Rizin FF and Bellator titles simultaneously
In 2019, Horiguchi became the first fighter to simultaneously hold championships in both Rizin FF (bantamweight) and Bellator MMA (bantamweight).
Inaugural champion in two Rizin FF weight classes
Horiguchi is the only fighter to become the inaugural champion in two different Rizin FF weight classes: flyweight (2017) and bantamweight (2018).