Kyoji Horiguchi and Manel Kape rematch at UFC Fight Night 279
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 10:50 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Kyoji Horiguchi is set to rematch Manel Kape at UFC Fight Night 279 on June 18 at Meta APEX in Las Vegas. Nearly nine years after their first bout, Horiguchi aims to showcase his improvements since their last encounter, where he won by submission. Both fighters are on the verge of a flyweight title shot, making this matchup pivotal for their careers. Horiguchi expressed confidence in his skills, emphasizing his determination to secure a victory and pursue the championship.
- •Horiguchi holds a 36-5 MMA record, Kape 22-7.
- •First fight ended with Horiguchi winning by submission.
- •Match scheduled for June 18, 2026.
- •Current champion is Joshua Van after successful defense.
- •Horiguchi aims for a future title shot following this match.
- 10:50 PMYahoo Sports — Kyoji Horiguchi 'not scared' of Manel Kape in UFC Vegas 119 rematch
"Kyoji Horiguchi intends to show he's still better than Manel Kape almost nine years after their first meeting.
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