Ex-Bellator Champ Returns: UFC Fight vs. Nurmagomedov’s Prodigy
- This article details the upcoming return of kyoji Horiguchi to the UFC, nearly a decade after his last fight with the promotion.
- * Horiguchi's Background: He was a highly regarded fighter outside the UFC, with a 7-1 record in the promotion before leaving in 2016.
- In essence, UFC Qatar is shaping up to be a very exciting event with several high-stakes matchups.
Kyoji Horiguchi Returns to the UFC at UFC qatar
This article details the upcoming return of kyoji Horiguchi to the UFC, nearly a decade after his last fight with the promotion. Here’s a breakdown of the key information:
* Horiguchi’s Background: He was a highly regarded fighter outside the UFC, with a 7-1 record in the promotion before leaving in 2016. His only UFC loss was a close submission defeat to demetrious Johnson. As then, he’s amassed a 19-3 (1 NC) record and has been a champion in both Bellator and Rizin.
* UFC Qatar Fight: Horiguchi will face #12 ranked flyweight contender, Tagir Ulanbekov, at UFC Qatar on November 22nd. This fight was originally scheduled for UFC Baku in June but was postponed due to Horiguchi’s injury.
* Ulanbekov’s Record: Ulanbekov is 17-2 overall and 6-1 in the UFC, currently on a four-fight win streak.He’s coached by Khabib Nurmagomedov and is considered a potential future title challenger.
* Other Notable Fights on the Card: UFC Qatar already features a notable card with two potential #1 contender fights: Arman Tsarukyan vs. dan Hooker and Belal Muhammad vs. Ian Machado Garry.
* Aleksandre Topuria’s Fight: Ilia Topuria’s brother,Aleksandre Topuria,will also be fighting at UFC qatar against Bekzat Almakhan.
In essence, UFC Qatar is shaping up to be a very exciting event with several high-stakes matchups. The return of Kyoji Horiguchi adds another layer of intrigue to the card.