With Kyoji Horiguchi out, Tagir Ulanbekov gets new opponent for UFC Baku

Returning Kyoji Horiguchi Out Of UFC Baku, Kazakh Killer Steps In To Fight Tagir Ulanbekov

And just like that, Kyoji Horiguchi’s UFC comeback is no more. The former Bellator and RIZIN champion was scheduled to make his long-awaited return to the Octagon at UFC Baku on June 21 in Azerbaijan. Unfortunately, that is no longer the case. According to a report from Red Corner MMA, Horiguchi was forced to bow out of the bout due to injury. He was expected to fight Dagestani standout Tagir Ulanbekov. Stepping in for Horiguchi at Baku Crystal …

Kyoji Horiguchi Out of UFC Return, Tagir Ulanbekov Gets Azat Maksum Instead

A major bummer for flyweight fans, and fans of Japanese MMA, as former UFC title challenger, Bellator MMA and RIZIN FF champ Kyoji Horiguchi has dropped out of his return to the promotion. Horiguchi had been scheduled to face Tagir Ulanbekov at UFC Baku on June 21, 2025. However, as first reported by Red Corner MMA, Horiguchi is out of the bout, replaced by Azat Maksum. Multiple sources confirmed the booking on Monday, with Maksum also posting t…

With Kyoji Horiguchi out, Tagir Ulanbekov gets new opponent for UFC Baku

Kyoji Horiguchi’s return to the UFC is going to have to wait a little longer with the Japanese star no longer competing at UFC Baku with Tagir Ulanbekov getting a new opponent.