Fighter details| Name | Kai Asakura (Men) |
| Date of birth | Oct 31, 1993 (32 years old) |
| Weight class | Bantamweight |
| Organization | Rizin |
| Personal links | Instagram X |
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Fighter bioKai Asakura – General Profile
Kai Asakura is a Japanese mixed martial artist currently competing in the UFC’s flyweight division. Born on October 31, 1993, in Toyohashi, Aichi, Japan, he is known for his explosive striking and fan-friendly style. As of July 1, 2025, he is ranked #15 in the UFC flyweight rankings.
MMA Career
Asakura began his professional MMA career in 2012, fighting in promotions such as DEEP, Rings: The Outsider, Road FC, and RIZIN. He became a two-time RIZIN bantamweight champion and earned a reputation for fast finishes, with 13 knockouts in his 21 wins.
In June 2024, he signed with the UFC and made a rare champ-vs-debutant flyweight title fight on December 7, 2024, at UFC 310 against Alexandre Pantoja. Asakura started strong but was submitted in the second round.
He rebounded by scheduling a return bout against Tim Elliott at UFC 319 on August 16, 2025.
Fighting Style
Known for his orthodox striking, Asakura combines karate, sumo, and kickboxing techniques with high-speed footwork and powerful knees and kicks. He achieved 13 KOs and 3 submissions in his pro career, with 12 of those finishes coming in the first round.
Personal Life
He got into MMA after a street-fight with his brother around age 18, which revealed his natural fighting talent. He also holds a black belt in Zen Do Kai karate and a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Record & Recent Developments
As of July 2025, Asakura’s professional MMA record stands at 21–5, including 13 knockouts, 3 submissions, and 5 decisions. His UFC debut ended in a second-round submission loss, but his debut title shot is considered one of the boldest in UFC history, and he remains a high-profile fighter in the flyweight division.
Fights
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| Fighter | Event | Method | Extra |
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| Tim Elliott |
UFC 319: du Plessis vs. Chimaev |
SUB Guillotine Choke · R2 · 4:39 |
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| Alexandre Pantoja |
UFC 310: Pantoja vs. Asakura |
SUB Rear Naked Choke · R2 · 2:05 |
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