The wait is over for Kyoji 'Gooch' Horiguchi fans! The Japanese star is set to clash with Amir Albazi in the co-main event of UFC Vegas 113 on February 7, 2026. Horiguchi, ranked No. 8 in the Flyweight division, is coming off a dominant win over Tagir Ulanbekov, calling out teammate Alexandre Pantoja for a title shot. But with the championship picture uncertain, he'll face Top 5 contender Albazi instead.
Horiguchi's impressive return to the Octagon has sparked excitement, riding a six-fight win streak with three finishes. But Albazi, ranked No. 5, won't be a pushover. The 31-year-old has battled back from heart surgery and a potentially paralyzing injury, looking to snap his losing streak after falling to Brandon Moreno in 2024.
Can Horiguchi's winning momentum continue against a resilient Albazi? The stage is set for an epic showdown in Las Vegas. UFC Vegas 113 is shaping up to be an unforgettable night, with Mario Bautista vs. Vinicius Oliveira headlining and a stacked undercard featuring Farid Basharat, Rizvan Kuniev, and more.
UFC Vegas 113 fight card:
* Mario Bautista vs. Vinicius Oliveira
* Amir Albazi vs. Kyoji Horiguchi
* Farid Basharat vs. Jean Matsumoto
* Rizvan Kuniev vs. Ryan Spann
* Marc-Andre Barriault vs. Michal Oleksiejczuk
* Uran Satybaldiev vs. Julius Walker
* Wang Cong vs. Eduarda Moura
Get ready for a thrilling night of fights! Do you think Horiguchi will take down Albazi?
