Amir Albazi vs Kyoji Horiguchi Prediction & Betting Tips - UFC Fight Night
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by Geoffrey Ejiga | in UFC Predictions
Expect an absolute barnburner in the UFC Fight Night on February 8 when Amir Albazi and the legendary Kyoji Horiguchi go blow-for-blow. This fight brings together two different eras of flyweight excellence for a chance at a title shot later this year. See our Amir Albazi vs Kyoji Horiguchi match prediction.
The Prince is stepping back into the octagon after a really tough night against Brandon Moreno in November 2024, where the grappling game just never got going against the former champ. In that five-round battle, he struggled to navigate the jab of the former champion and ended up losing a clear unanimous decision.
Despite that setback, his grappling remains among the elite in the world today. On the other side of the cage, The Typhoon is riding high after a vintage performance against Tagir Ulanbekov just a few months ago in November 2025.
A masterclass in striking and a slick third-round submission proved the veteran still has plenty left in the tank. This legend has seen it all, which makes him a very dangerous puzzle for a younger contender who is coming off a long layoff. Everything might just come down to whether the younger Iraqi standout can nullify the Japanese legend’s speed and movements.
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Amir Albazi - Kyoji Horiguchi Key Points
- Horiguchi is 35-5-0 in his career.
- Horiguchi averages nearly one significant strike more per minute than his opponent, according to career stats.
- Albazi is returning from a long layoff after withdrawing from his scheduled August 2025 bout due to injury.
- Horiguchi has won four consecutive professional fights, including recent victories over Sergio Pettis and Tagir Ulanbekov.
- Horiguchi holds a significantly higher striking accuracy at 46% compared to just 34% for the Iraqi fighter.
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Our Amir Albazi vs Kyoji Horiguchi Prediction
This matchup favours the veteran because of his elite movement and ability to stay out of the clinch. While the Iraqi fighter is a nightmare on the ground, he often needs to push his opponents against the fence to find his rhythm.
But we think Horiguchi is far too experienced to get stuck in those positions for long periods, plus his striking is simply on another level. He should be able to pick apart the guard from the outside and secure enough rounds to take it on the scorecards. Hence, our Amir Albazi vs Kyoji Horiguchi match prediction is Kyoji Horiguchi to win by KO, TKO, DQ, or Decision.
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