- Kai Asakura is one of Japan’s MMA superstars.
- Asakura is a former two-time RIZIN bantamweight champion.
- Asakura's fresh off a second-round submission loss to Alexandre Pantoja during their title fight at UFC 310 in Las Vegas.
Former two-time Rizin Fighting Federation bantamweight champion Kai Asakura has made his octagon debut against UFC flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja during the main event of UFC 310 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
However, he received a second-round submission defeat by the defending champion to come up short in his dream of becoming a UFC champion. Despite the setback, he remains a top choice among UFC fans whenever his MMA fight odds are available. But when will he return to action, and who will he face next?
When Is Kai Asakura’s Next Fight?
Asakura’s next fight has yet to be determined, but the UFC can book him with exciting fights against other ranked contenders in the division, such as Steve Erceg, Brandon Moreno, Kai Kara-France, Alex Perez, and even his Japanese compatriot Tatsuro Taira.
Kai Asakura MMA Record and Statistics
- MMA record: 21-5
- Wins by TKO/KO: 13
- Wins by decision: 8
- Striking accuracy: N/A
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- Takedown average per 15 minutes: N/A
- Submission average per 15 minutes: N/A
- Significant strikes defense: N/A
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Kai Asakura Notable Wins
Asakura’s list of wins includes notable names like Manel Kape, Kyoji Horiguchi, and Juan Archuleta. Most of his victories were against fellow Japanese MMA fighters, as he mostly competed under the Rizin Fighting Federation.
Kai Asakura UFC Earnings
Asakura earned an estimated $1.6 million in his octagon debut, his biggest single-fight pay in his professional MMA career.
Kai Asakura Team and Corner
Asakura is part of the Japan Top Team, which consists of coaches Yudai Sasaki, Elie, Billy, Masahiro Ogura, Shota Hosono, K Taro, and Shunsuke Ito.
