Kai Asakura, a Japanese professional mixed martial artist from Tochigi, Japan, carved his legacy with his aggressive fighting style equipped with knockout power. Born on October 31, 1993, he now competes in the flyweight division, having first dazzled fans with his electrifying performances in the bantamweight division of Japan's RIZIN Fighting Federation.
Asakura embarked on his MMA journey in 2012, and stormed into RIZIN in 2017, leaving an immediate impression. His defining moment came at Rizin 18 in 2019, where he stunned the world with a spectacular first-round knockout of Kyoji Horiguchi, a victory that rocketed him to national fame. Asakura seized the RIZIN bantamweight championship for the first time at RIZIN 23 by beating Hiromasa Ougikubo. Along the way, he secured thrilling victories against formidable foes like Manel Kape and Ulka Sasaki. In 2024, Asakura inked a deal with the UFC and is set to debut against Alexandre Pantoja at UFC 310 on December 7, 2024.
Kai Asakura Next Fight - Opponent, Date, Location
Kai Asakura is scheduled to collide with Alexandre Pantoja for the UFC Flyweight Championship at UFC 310. The highly anticipated clash is set for December 7, 2024, at the iconic T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.
In his most recent outing, Asakura seized the vacant RIZIN bantamweight title with a blistering second-round TKO over Juan Archuleta. On the other hand, Alexandre Pantoja fortified his reign by outclassing Steve Erceg at UFC 301, earning a dominant unanimous decision to defend his championship.
Kai Asakura Record
Heading into UFC 310, Former RIZIN bantamweight champion Kai Asakura holds a professional MMA record of 21 wins and four losses (21-4-0). Of his victories, 13 have come via knockout, three by submission, and five by decision.
| 25 matches | 21 wins | 4 losses |
| By knockout | 13 | 3 |
| By submission | 3 | 0 |
| By decision | 5 | 1 |
Alexandre Pantoja Record
Heading into UFC 310, the reigning UFC flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja holds a professional MMA record of 28 wins and five losses (28-5-0). Pantoja has won eight fights by knockout, ten through submission, and another 10 via decision.
| 33 matches | 28 wins | 5 losses |
| By knockout | 8 | 0 |
| By submission | 10 | 0 |
| By decision | 10 | 5 |
FAQs on Kai Asakura’s Next Fight
A. Kai Asakura’s MMA record is 21 wins and 4 losses (21-4-0).
A. Kai Asakura has never fought in the UFC and will be making his debut at UFC 310.
A. Kai Asakura is 31 years old as of November, 2024.
A. Kai Asakura is of Japanese nationality.
A. Kai Asakura is 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) tall.
