Born
Oct 31, 1993 · age 33
Reach
69"
Stance
Orthodox
Division
UFC career stats
Averages from 2 UFC fights. Source: ufcstats.com.
Reach
69"
Stance
Orthodox
Striking
Strikes landed / min 1.90
Strikes absorbed / min 2.95
Striking accuracy 33%
Striking defence 52%
Knockdowns / 15 min 0.00
Grappling
Takedowns / 15 min 0.00
Submissions / 15 min 0.00
Takedown accuracy —
Takedown defence 50%
Control time / fight 0:13
Kai Asakura is a Japanese flyweight who held the Rizin bantamweight title before joining the UFC. The former champion has competed across multiple Japanese promotions since turning pro in 2012.
FAQs
- Which bouts are recorded for Kai Asakura?
- This archive records Kai Asakura at 2-2-0. Wins split: 2 by knockout. Recorded finish rate: 100% of wins. These are incomplete archive totals, not a full professional record.
- Which weight class is listed for Kai Asakura?
- Kai Asakura is listed in the Bantamweight division.
Title fights (0-1)
This archive includes 1 championship bout, with 0 recorded wins for Kai Asakura.
2024 1 fight
- Loss UFC Flyweight ChampionshipDecember 7, 2024 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · Flyweight · Technical Submission · rear-naked choke · R2 · 2:05
Fight history
2026 2 fights
- Win August 29, 2026 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · Bantamweight · TKO · head kick and punches · R2 · 0:34
- Win May 30, 2026 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · Bantamweight · KO · punch · R1 · 1:50
2025 1 fight
- Loss August 16, 2025 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · Flyweight · Submission · guillotine choke · R2 · 4:39
2024 1 fight
- Loss UFC Flyweight ChampionshipDecember 7, 2024 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · Flyweight · Technical Submission · rear-naked choke · R2 · 2:05
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