MMA Match Preview: Tagir Ulanbekov (17-2) vs. Kyoji Horiguchi (34-5)

Venue & Event Details

Event: UFC Fight Night 264 – Tsarukyan vs Hooker

Location: ABHA Arena, Doha, Qatar

Start Time:

USA (ET): 11:00 AM

USA (PT): 8:00 AM

UK (BST): 4:00 PM

Australia (AEST): 3:00 AM (Nov 23)

Broadcast: ESPN (USA), TSN (Canada), TNT Sports (UK), Foxtel/Kayo (Australia), Sky Arena (NZ)

Injury Report

Tagir Ulanbekov (Russia, 34): No reported injuries; enters after a decision win over Nate Maness in 2025.

Kyoji Horiguchi (Japan, 35): No reported injuries; active in Bellator and Rizin crossover bouts, returning to UFC for this fight.

Recent Form & Fight History

Tagir Ulanbekov:

W vs Nate Maness (UD, 2025)

W vs Tyson Nam (Sub, 2024)

L vs Tim Elliott (UD, 2023)

Known for grappling-heavy style, strong positional control.

Kyoji Horiguchi:

W vs Makoto Shinryu (KO, Rizin 2025)

W vs Sergio Pettis (UD, Bellator 2024)

L vs Kai Asakura (KO, Rizin 2023)

Veteran with elite striking, speed, and championship pedigree.

Betting Trends:

Public money leans toward Horiguchi due to striking pedigree and experience.

Ulanbekov appeals to sharp bettors with grappling-heavy path to victory.

Line movement shows balanced action, with Horiguchi holding slight edge.

FIGHT ODDS

Tagir Ulanbekov               + 125

Kyoji Horiguchi                 – 145

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, November 20, 2025