During the Bellator X Rizin 2 news conference Thursday evening, Kyoji Horiguchi answered questions from the media.
Horiguchi (30-5 MMA, 2-2 BMMA) takes on Makoto Shinryu (16-1-1 MMA, 1-0 BMMA) for the inaugural flyweight title in Saturday’s Bellator X Rizin 2 headliner, which takes place at Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan. The event airs live on Showtime at 11 p.m. ET.
The former Rizin and Bellator bantamweight champion discussed the matchup with Shinryu, being chosen to fight for the inaugural title, and more.
Scroll below to see some of Horiguchi’s comments.
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