Ultimate Fighting Calendar
RIZINRizin Fighting World Grand Prix 2017 - Bantamweight Tournament: 2nd Round
Pound for Pound3 rounds scheduled
WIN
Kai Asakura
JapanKai Asakura
22-6-0
RESULT

Kai Asakura def. Kizaemon Saiga (TKO)

TKO · Round 2 · 2:39
Kizaemon Saiga
JapanKizaemon Saiga
Friday, December 29, 2017
Saitama Super Arena, Saitama, Japan

Kai Asakura defeated Kizaemon Saiga by TKO in round 2 (2:39) in the Pound for Pound bout of Rizin Fighting World Grand Prix 2017 - Bantamweight Tournament: 2nd Round, held Friday, December 29, 2017 at Saitama Super Arena, Saitama.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Kai Asakura vs Kizaemon Saiga?

Kai Asakura defeated Kizaemon Saiga by TKO in round 2 (2:39) in the Pound for Pound bout of Rizin Fighting World Grand Prix 2017 - Bantamweight Tournament: 2nd Round, held Friday, December 29, 2017 at Saitama Super Arena, Saitama.

Referee
Ryogaku Wada
Pre-fight comparison▾

Win probability

Kai Asakura 56%44% Kizaemon Saiga

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCal Elo ratings. See all Elo ratings

Tale of the Tape

22-6-0
Record
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1500
Elo rating
1457
1
Win Streak
0
32
Age
37
5'8"
173 cm
Height
5'6"
168 cm
69"
175 cm
Reach
—
Orthodox
Stance
—
Pound for Pound
Weight Class
Pound for Pound
Japan
Nationality
Japan

Striking Profile

2.53
SLpM
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34%
Str. Acc.
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3.34
SApM
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52%
Str. Def.
—

Grappling Profile

0.00
TD Avg.
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0%
TD Acc.
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50%
TD Def.
—
0.00
Sub. Avg.
—

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Kai Asakura · 3-2
  • W
    Cameron Smotherman
    UFC Fight Night: Song vs FigueiredoSat, May 30, 2026
    TKO · R1 · 1:50 · Bantamweight
  • L
    Tim Elliott
    UFC 319: Du Plessis vs Chimaev: Du Plessis vs ChimaevSat, Aug 16, 2025
    Submission · R2 · 4:39 · Flyweight
  • L
    Alexandre Pantoja
    UFC 310: Pantoja vs AsakuraSat, Dec 7, 2024
    Submission · R2 · 2:05 · Flyweight
  • W
    Juan Archuleta
    RIZIN 45Sun, Dec 31, 2023
    TKO · R2 · 3:20
  • W
    Juan Archuleta
    Rizin FF - Rizin 45Sun, Dec 31, 2023
    TKO · R2 · 3:20 · Bantamweight
Kizaemon Saiga · 1-4
  • L
    Kai Asakura
    Rizin Fighting World Grand Prix 2017 - Bantamweight Tournament: 2nd RoundFri, Dec 29, 2017
    TKO · R2 · 2:39 · Pound for Pound
  • L
    Seiichiro Ito
    Rizin 5 - Rizin 2017 in Yokohama: SakuraSun, Apr 16, 2017
    Unanimous Decision · R2 · 5:00 · 128 lb Catchweight
  • W
    Dillin West
    Rizin 4 - Rizin Fighting World Grand Prix 2016: Final RoundSat, Dec 31, 2016
    TKO · R1 · 2:03 · 128 lb Catchweight
  • L
    Erson Yamamoto
    Rizin 2 - Rizin Fighting World Grand Prix 2016: Opening RoundSun, Sep 25, 2016
    Split Decision · R2 · 5:00 · Bantamweight
  • L
    Hideo Tokoro
    Rizin Fighting Federation - Saraba no UtakeTue, Dec 29, 2015
    Submission · R1 · 5:16 · Bantamweight

Career Averages

Based on 3 fights · 0 fights
15.7
Avg sig. strikes
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0.00
Avg takedowns
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0:09
Avg control time
—
21
Career high strikes
—
0
Career high TDs
—

Strike Distribution

Kai Asakura
Strike target
Kizaemon Saiga
70%
Head
—
21%
Body
—
9%
Leg
—
Kai Asakura
Strike position
Kizaemon Saiga
98%
Distance
—
0%
Clinch
—
2%
Ground
—