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5 Things You Might Not Know About Kyoji Horiguchi
Kyoji Horiguchi (25-2) is one of Japan’s best ever mixed martial artists. In his next appearance, the Ultimate Fighting Championshipalum will defend his belt against reigning Bellator MMA bantamweight title holder Darrion Caldwell at Rizin 14 on New Year’s Eve, at the Saitama Super Arena, in Saitama, Japan.
As we approach the much-anticipated clash, here are five things that you might not know about Horiguchi:
He has been a champion before.
Horiguchi also achieved gold with the Shooto promotion. He won their bantamweight strap in Mar. 2013 via a second-round rear-naked choke submission of Hiromasa Ogikubo.
He once fought three times in three days.