Kyoji Horiguchi in combat against amir albazi at UFC Vegas 113. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)
Kyoji Horiguchi He showed that he remains at a high level even after years of his career. At UFC Vegas 113, held this Saturday (7), the Japanese veteran dominated. amir albazi and secured a unanimous decision victory in the flyweight division (up to 56,7 kg), extending his winning streak in MMA.
From the start of the fight, Horiguchi displayed greater mobility and control of the action. The Japanese fighter landed a good volume of punches and alternated attacks with kicks, including spinning kicks that posed a threat to his opponent. More active, he found openings in Albazi's guard while constantly moving around the octagon. Throughout the following rounds, the veteran increased the intensity, closed the distance with precision, and began to inflict more noticeable damage, maintaining control of the fight until the end.
In the judges' decision, Horiguchi emerged victorious unanimously (30-27, 30-27, 29-28), reaching a career record of 36 wins and five losses, and achieving his fifth consecutive victory, a result that could bring him closer to the elite of the category. amir albazi He suffers his second consecutive defeat and now has a record of 17 wins and three losses in his professional career.
Kyoji Horiguchi defeats amir albazi by Unanimous Decision 💥
30-27
30-27
29-28# UFCVegas113
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Unanimous decision win for Kyoji Horiguchi!
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UFC Vegas 113 results
MAIN CARD
Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): mario bautista defeated the Brazilian Vinicius Lokdog by submission (rear naked choke) at 4min46sec of R2
Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Kyoji Horiguchi derrotou amir albazi by unanimous decision of the judges (30-27,30-27, 29-28)
Heavy weight (up to 120,2 kg): Rizvan Kuniev derrotou Jailton Malhadinho by unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Middleweight (up to 83,9 kg): Michał Oleksiejczuk defeated Marc-Andre Barriault by unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Farid Basharat derrotou Jean Matsumoto by split decision of the judges (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Light heavyweight (up to 93 kg): dustin jacoby defeated Julius Walker by technical knockout (punches) at 1:42 of round 2.
PRELIMINARY CARD
Welterweight (up to 77 kg): Daniil Donchenko derrotou alex morono by unanimous decision of the judges (30-26, 30-26, 30-27)
Welterweight (up to 77 kg): Nikolay Veretennikov derrotou Niko Price by technical knockout (punches) at 1min42sec of R1
Straw weight (up to 52,1 kg): Ketlen Hot derrotou Bruna Brazil by unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Javid Basharat defeated Gianni Vasquez by unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Wang Cong defeated Eduarda Ronda by unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Jakub Wikłacz defeated Muin Gafurov by submission (guillotine) at 4:59 of R3
Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Klaudia Syguła defeated Priscila Pedrita by unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
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