- Kai Asakura is one of Japan’s MMA superstars.
- Asakura is a former two-time RIZIN bantamweight champion.
- Asakura will challenge Alexandre Pantoja for the UFC flyweight title in his UFC debut.
Former two-time Rizin Fighting Federation bantamweight champion Kai Asakura has made a name for himself in the combat sports community due to his incredible one-shot knockout power and elite striking precision.
Because of this, he became a top choice among UFC fans whenever his MMA fight odds were available. But when will he return to action, and who will he face next?
When Is Kai Asakura’s Next Fight?
Asakura is set to challenge the reigning undisputed UFC flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja in his promotional debut on Dec. 7 at UFC 310 inside the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
The Japanese superstar looks to defy the odds and become a champion in his debut fight.
Kai Asakura MMA Record and Statistics
- MMA record: 21-4
- Wins by TKO/KO: 13
- Wins by decision: 8
- Striking accuracy: N/A
- Significant strikes landed per minute: N/A
- Significant strikes absorbed: N/A
- Takedown average per 15 minutes: N/A
- Submission average per 15 minutes: N/A
- Significant strikes defense: N/A
- Takedown defense: N/A
- Knockdown average: N/A
- Average fight time: N/A
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 hasn’t competed in the UFC yet, but his expected payout for his title fight with Pantoja is $500,000.
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.
