Kyoji Horiguchi set to face Asu Almabayev at UFC Qatar
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 7:00 AM
Last updated Sep 23, 2026
Kyoji Horiguchi will return to the octagon against Asu Almabayev at UFC Qatar on November 21. Horiguchi, a former UFC title challenger, previously dominated opponents, but suffered a loss to Manel Kape. Almabayev comes into this matchup riding a three-fight win streak, including a notable victory against Charles Johnson at UFC Baku. Both fighters are eager to solidify their positions in a competitive Flyweight division.
- •Horiguchi is a former UFC title challenger and RIZIN champion.
- •Almabayev most recently defeated Charles Johnson with a Suloev Stretch.
- •The fight takes place on November 21 at UFC Qatar.
- •The Flyweight division has become increasingly competitive following recent events.
- 7:00 AMYahoo Sports — Horiguchi Returns Versus Almabayev At UFC Qatar
"The UFC Flyweight division is hot right now. Just days ago at UFC 331, Joshua Van cemented his rule atop the 125-pound roost with a violent decision win over former divisional kingpin Alexandre Pantoja. Van is expected to face Manel Kape in his next title defense, but otherwise, the division is wide open for any […]
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