"When the UFC next returns to the Apex in Las Vegas, a key flyweight fight will serve as the night's co-main event. That fight, set for UFC Vegas 113 on February 7, 2026, will see Amir Albazi, ranked #5 at 125 pounds, take on recently returned veteran Kyoji Horiguchi, three spots back at #8. The bout was announced during Saturday's UFC Vegas 112, the final UFC card to air on ESPN prior to the promotion jumping to Paramount+ in 2026."
"Horiguchi (35-5, 1NC) submitted Tagir Ulanbekov in his return to the UFC last month at UFC Qatar. That immediately put the Japanese star and American Top Team fighter in the title picture, given his credentials. That said, with Alexandre Pantoja injured and Josh Van holding gold, it's likely that Horiguchi's countryman Tatsuro Taira is next up for the title. As for Amir Albazi, the Iraqi has been out of action over a year, since losing to Brandon Moreno at UFC Edmonton."
A flyweight matchup between Amir Albazi (#5) and Kyoji Horiguchi (#8) is booked as the co-main event for UFC Vegas 113 on February 7, 2026, at the Apex in Las Vegas. The bout was announced during UFC Vegas 112, the final UFC card to air on ESPN before the promotion moves broadcasting to Paramount+ in 2026. Paramount+ reportedly agreed to a $1.1 billion annual deal while allowing the UFC to retain a part-time road schedule and continue Apex events with up to 1,000 fans next year. Horiguchi submitted Tagir Ulanbekov in his return at UFC Qatar, boosting his title status amid Alexandre Pantoja's injury and Josh Van holding the belt. Albazi has been inactive for over a year after losing to Brandon Moreno at UFC Edmonton, which ended a six-fight win streak. UFC Vegas 113 is headlined by bantamweights Mario Bautista and Vinicius Oliveira.
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