Kyoji Horiguchi is a Japanese mixed martial artist who currently competes in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) flyweight division. As of February 10, 2026, he is ranked 5th in the UFC flyweight rankings. Apart from the UFC, he has also competed in Shooto, where he was the bantamweight champion.
Kyoji Horiguchi Biography
| Full Name | Kyoji Horiguchi |
| Nickname | Karate Kid |
| Profession | Mixed martial artist |
| Date of Birth | 12 October 1990 |
| Age | 35 years old (as of June 2026) |
| Birth Place | Takasaki, Gunma, Japan |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| School | Sakushin Gakuin High School in Utsunomiya, Tochigi, Japan |
| College | Not known |
| Education Qualification | High School graduation |
| Gender | Male |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
| Ethnicity | Japanese |
| Religion | Update soon |
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Kyoji Horiguchi Age
Kyoji Horiguchi was born on 12 October 1990 in Takasaki, Gunma, Japan. He is 35 years old as of June 2026, and his zodiac sign is Libra.
Kyoji Horiguchi Wife
| Marital Status | Married |
| Affairs/Girlfriend | Natsuki Kawamura |
| Spouse/wife | Natsuki Kawamura |
| Children | N/A |
Kyoji Horiguchi Family
| Father’s Name | Kazunori Horiguchi |
| Mother’s Name | Update soon |
| Brother’s Name | Kenta Horiguchi |
| Sister’s Name | None |
Career
| Fighting out | Coconut Creek, Florida, USA |
| Team | KRAZYBee (2009-15) American Top Team (2015-present) |
| Name | The Supernova The Typhoon |
| Trainer | Norifumi Yamamoto Mike Brown |
| Rank | A-Class Schootist 2nd degree black belt in Shotokan Karate |
| Active years | 2010-present |
| Playing position | Bantamweight Flyweight |
| Mixed martial arts record | Total – 42 Wins – 36 (By Knockout-15, by Submission-6, By decision-15) Losses – 5 (by knockout-2, by submission-2, by decision-2 Not Contests – 1 |
Kyoji Horiguchi Height And Weight
| Height (approx) | In centimeters – 163 cm In meters – 1.63 m In feet & inches – 5’4” |
| Weight (approx) | In kilograms – 57 kg In pounds – 125 lbs |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
Kyoji Horiguchi Net Worth
Japanese mixed martial artist Kyoji Horiguchi has an estimated net worth between $2 million and $3 million, as of June 2026. His wealth primarily stems from his successful career in mixed martial arts, including fight purses, sponsorship deals, and endorsements.
| Net Worth (Approx) | $2 million to $3 million |
| Annual Income (Approx) | $100,000 to $500,000 |
| Salary (Approx) | Not disclosed |
| Real Estate | not publicly known |
| Income sources | Fight purses, sponsorship deals, endorsements, etc. |
Some Interesting Facts About Kyoji Horiguchi
- Kyoji Horiguchi was born and raised in Takasaki, Gunma, Japan, into a middle-class family.
- At the age of 16, Horiguchi viewed a PRIDE Fighting Championship event and became drawn to mixed martial arts.
- At age 18, he began training in sports at Norifumi Yamamoto’s Krazy Bee Gym.
- He made his professional MMA debut in Shooto in 2010, winning a decision over Ranki Kawana.
- He took on the former Shooto Bantamweight Champion, Masakatsu Ueda, on 8 January 2012.
- Kyoji captured the Shooto Bantamweight Championship on 16 March 2013.
- He made his promotional debut against Dustin Pague on 9 October 2013 at UFC 166.
- He was expected to face Chris Cariaso in a Flyweight both on 1 February 2014 at UFC 169.
- He faced Darrell Montague on 10 May 2014, at UFC Fight Night 40.
- He faced Chico Camus at UFC Fight Night 75 on September 27, 2015.
- In February 2017, Kyoji Horiguchi chose not to renew his contract with the UFC.
- Horiguchi made his debut in the Rizin Fighting Federation on 16 April 2017.
- He faced fellow UFC veteran Ian McCall in the main event at Rizin 10 on May 6, 2018.
- He faced Ben Nguyen in a 131-pound catchweight bout on 21 April 2019, at Rizin 15.
- Kyoji Horiguchi was scheduled to face Ray Borg on 22 April 2023 at Bellator 295.
- He was scheduled to face Manel Kape in a rematch on 20 June 2016 in the main event at UFC Fight Night 279.
FAQ:
How old is Kyoji Horiguchi?
As of June 2026, Kyoji Horiguchi is 35 years old.
Who is Kyoji Horiguchi’s wife?
Kyoji Horiguchi is married to his wife, Natsuki Kawamura.
What is Kyoji Horiguchi’s net worth?
As of June 2026, Kyoji Horiguchi’s net worth is around $2-3 million.