Kyoji Horiguchi exudes vitality and dominates Amir Albazi at UFC Vegas 113.

Kyoji Horiguchi defeat amir albazi Fighting in the flyweight division at UFC Vegas 113. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)

Kyoji Horiguchi He showed that he deserves a title shot in the UFC. The Japanese fighter entered the UFC Vegas 113, held last Saturday (7), and dominated. amir albazi and had his arm raised by unanimous decision of the judges. With the victory, Horiguchi reached an incredible record of 36 career wins and only five losses.

Upon emerging victorious from UFC Vegas 113, Kyoji Horiguchi He should be ranked sixth in the next ranking update and move closer to a title shot in the division led by Joshua Van. On the other side, amir albazi, who now has his second consecutive defeat, is expected to relinquish his position. In total, the 32-year-old fighter has a record of 17 wins and three losses in his career.

Kyoji Horiguchi defeats Amir Albazi at UFC Vegas 113

Horiguchi started the first round with more energy, moving around the octagon and looking for an opening in his opponent's guard. With great vitality, the Japanese fighter landed a high volume of punches throughout the fight. Kyoji also tried his hand at kicks, some spinning kicks that came close, but without much effect.

The 35-year-old veteran showed he can go much further in the organization. Quick throughout the fight, Horiguchi was precise in landing strikes when closing the distance. In the second and third rounds, the Japanese fighter managed to intensify his attacks and accumulate even more damage to his opponent.

Kyoji Horiguchi derrotou amir albazi by unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 29-28).

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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)