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Kyoji Horiguchi Back In The UFC Complicates the Title Picture Due To Relationship with Champ Alexandre Pantoja

While Kyoji Horiguchi will pump some much-needed new blood (sort of) into the UFC’s flyweight division, ex-titleholder Demetrious Johnson thinks his addition could further complicate things at 125.

Last month, Horiguchi announced that he would vacate the RIZIN flyweight championship after signing with the Ultimate Fighting Championship for the second time in his career.

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Horiguchi previously competed for the UFC between 2013 and 2016, going 7-1 in the process. He ultimately opted not to renew his contract in 2017 and signed a deal with RIZIN.