Ultimate Fighting Calendar
5 rounds scheduled
WIN
Kyoji Horiguchi
Karate Kid
36-6-0 (1 NC)
RESULT

Kyoji Horiguchi def. Makoto Takahashi (Submission)

Submission · Round 2 · 3:44
Makoto Takahashi
Shinryu
22-5-1
Sunday, December 31, 2023
Saitama Super Arena, Saitama, Japan

Kyoji Horiguchi defeated Makoto Takahashi by Submission in round 2 (3:44) in the main event of RIZIN 45, held Sunday, December 31, 2023 at Saitama Super Arena, Saitama.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Kyoji Horiguchi vs Makoto Takahashi?

Kyoji Horiguchi defeated Makoto Takahashi by Submission in round 2 (3:44) in the main event of RIZIN 45, held Sunday, December 31, 2023 at Saitama Super Arena, Saitama.

Pre-fight comparison

Win probability

Kyoji Horiguchi 70%30% Makoto Takahashi

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCalendar Power Index ratings. See the full Power Index

Tale of the Tape

36-6-0 (1 NC)
Record
22-5-1
1854
Power Index rating
1711
0
Win Streak
3
35
Age
26
5'4"
163 cm
Height
5'5"
165 cm
63"
160 cm
Reach
-
Orthodox
Stance
-
Japan
Nationality
Japan

Striking Profile

3.64
SLpM
-
47%
Str. Acc.
-
2.08
SApM
-
64%
Str. Def.
-

Grappling Profile

1.67
TD Avg.
-
40%
TD Acc.
-
61%
TD Def.
-
0.10
Sub. Avg.
-

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Kyoji Horiguchi · 4-1
  • L
    UFC Fight Night: Kape vs HoriguchiSat, Jun 20, 2026
    TKO · R3 · 2:42 · Flyweight
  • W
    UFC Fight Night: Bautista vs OliveiraSat, Feb 7, 2026
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Flyweight
  • W
    UFC Qatar: Tsarukyan vs HookerSat, Nov 22, 2025
    Submission · R3 · 2:18 · Flyweight
  • W
    Rizin FF - Rizin Bangaichi / Rizin 49: DecadeTue, Dec 31, 2024
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Flyweight
  • W
    RIZIN 47Sun, Jun 9, 2024
    Decision
Makoto Takahashi · 4-1
  • W
    Rizin FF - Landmark Vol. 14Sat, Jun 6, 2026
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Flyweight
  • W
    Rizin FF - Landmark Vol. 13Sun, Apr 12, 2026
    Submission · R1 · 2:52 · Flyweight
  • W
    Rizin FF - Shiwasu no Cho Tsuwamono MatsuriWed, Dec 31, 2025
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Flyweight
  • L
    Rizin FF - Rizin 51Sun, Sep 28, 2025
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Flyweight
  • W
    Rizin FF - Super Rizin 4Sun, Jul 27, 2025
    Submission · R1 · 2:55 · Flyweight

Career Averages

Based on 11 fights · 0 fights
50.5
Avg sig. strikes
-
1.55
Avg takedowns
-
3:01
Avg control time
-
78
Career high strikes
-
6
Career high TDs
-

Strike Distribution

Kyoji Horiguchi
Strike target
Makoto Takahashi
75%
Head
-
16%
Body
-
9%
Leg
-
Kyoji Horiguchi
Strike position
Makoto Takahashi
70%
Distance
-
13%
Clinch
-
17%
Ground
-