Kyoji Horiguchi vs Neil Seery — Fight recap

Kyoji Horiguchi defeated Neil Seery via unanimous decision after three rounds on May 8, 2016, showcasing dominant wrestling and striking control throughout. Horiguchi landed 72 of 145 significant strikes at 49% accuracy while securing six of eight takedown attempts for a 75% success rate, accumulating 5:47 of control time and registering two knockdowns.

Seery managed only 40 of 101 significant strikes at 39% accuracy and failed to convert any of his five takedown attempts, recording just 0:24 of control time with a single submission attempt. The Japanese fighter's grappling prowess proved decisive, as he consistently dictated positioning and pace while maintaining effective striking output, particularly with 44 head strikes and a perfect 10-of-10 performance on leg strikes.

The decision reinforced Horiguchi's credentials as a rising bantamweight contender with elite-level wrestling and well-rounded striking.