(This story originally published in Friday’s print edition of USA TODAY.) NEW YORK – Kyoji Horiguchi has an opportunity to write a new page in mixed martial arts history on Friday night at Bellator 222. While capturing multiple belts is all the rage in MMA these days, Horiguchi is looking to put a new spin on the accomplishment. Horiguchi (27-2 MMA, 0-0 BMMA), who is arguably the most skilled Japanese fighter in MMA history, is the current bantamweight champion of Rizin FF, the leading promotion in his home country.
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Kyoji Horiguchi returns to America under historic circumstances at Bellator 222 – MMA Junkie