Ultimate Fighting Calendar
RIZINRizin FF - Rizin 18
Bantamweight3 rounds scheduled
WIN
Kai Asakura
JapanKai Asakura
22-6-0
RESULT

Kai Asakura def. Kyoji Horiguchi (Knockout)

Knockout · Round 1 · 1:08
Kyoji Horiguchi
JapanKyoji Horiguchi
“Karate Kid”
36-6-0 (1 NC)
Sunday, August 18, 2019
Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium (Dolphins Arena), Nagoya, Japan

Kai Asakura defeated Kyoji Horiguchi by Knockout in round 1 (1:08) in the Bantamweight main event of Rizin FF - Rizin 18, held Sunday, August 18, 2019 at Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium (Dolphins Arena), Nagoya.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Kai Asakura vs Kyoji Horiguchi?

Kai Asakura defeated Kyoji Horiguchi by Knockout in round 1 (1:08) in the Bantamweight main event of Rizin FF - Rizin 18, held Sunday, August 18, 2019 at Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium (Dolphins Arena), Nagoya.

Referee
Masato Fukuda
Pre-fight comparison▾

Win probability

Kai Asakura 25%75% Kyoji Horiguchi

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCalendar Power Index ratings. See the full Power Index

Tale of the Tape

22-6-0
Record
36-6-0 (1 NC)
1746
Power Index rating
1934
1
Win Streak
0
32
Age
35
5'8"
173 cm
Height
5'4"
163 cm
69"
175 cm
Reach
63"
160 cm
Orthodox
Stance
Orthodox
Bantamweight
Weight Class
Bantamweight
Japan
Nationality
Japan

Style Matchup

Karate
vs
-
Kai Asakura
  • Black belt · Karate · Zendokai (Zen Do Kai)
  • 2023RIZIN Bantamweight Championship (2nd reign) · RIZIN Fighting Federation
  • 2020RIZIN Bantamweight Championship (1st reign) · RIZIN Fighting Federation
  • 2014Champion · The Outsider · 55-60kg

Camp JAPAN TOP TEAM · Tokyo, Japan

Kyoji Horiguchi

No background on record

Striking Profile

2.53
SLpM
3.64
34%
Str. Acc.
47%
3.34
SApM
2.08
52%
Str. Def.
64%

Grappling Profile

0.00
TD Avg.
1.67
0%
TD Acc.
40%
50%
TD Def.
61%
0.00
Sub. Avg.
0.10

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Kai Asakura · 3-2
  • W
    Cameron Smotherman
    UFC Fight Night: Song vs Figueiredo · May 30, 2026
    TKO · R1 · 1:50 · Bantamweight
  • L
    Tim Elliott
    UFC 319: Du Plessis vs Chimaev: Du Plessis vs Chimaev · Aug 16, 2025
    Submission · R2 · 4:39 · Flyweight
  • L
    Alexandre Pantoja
    UFC 310: Pantoja vs Asakura · Dec 7, 2024
    Submission · R2 · 2:05 · Flyweight
  • W
    Juan Archuleta
    Rizin FF - Rizin 45 · Dec 31, 2023
    TKO · R2 · 3:20 · Bantamweight
  • W
    Yuki Motoya
    Rizin FF - Rizin 42 · May 6, 2023
    Knockout · R3 · 2:25 · Bantamweight
Kyoji Horiguchi · 4-1
  • L
    Manel Kape
    UFC Fight Night: Kape vs Horiguchi · Jun 20, 2026
    TKO · R3 · 2:42 · Flyweight
  • W
    Amir Albazi
    UFC Fight Night: Bautista vs Oliveira · Feb 7, 2026
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Flyweight
  • W
    Tagir Ulanbekov
    UFC Qatar: Tsarukyan vs Hooker · Nov 22, 2025
    Submission · R3 · 2:18 · Flyweight
  • W
    Nkazimulo Zulu
    Rizin FF - Rizin Bangaichi / Rizin 49: Decade · Dec 31, 2024
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Flyweight
  • W
    Sergio Pettis
    Rizin FF - Rizin 47 · Jun 9, 2024
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Bantamweight

Career Averages

Based on 3 fights · 11 fights
15.7
Avg sig. strikes
50.5
0.00
Avg takedowns
1.55
0:09
Avg control time
3:01
21
Career high strikes
78
0
Career high TDs
6

Strike Distribution

Kai Asakura
Strike target
Kyoji Horiguchi
70%
Head
75%
21%
Body
16%
9%
Leg
9%
Kai Asakura
Strike position
Kyoji Horiguchi
98%
Distance
70%
0%
Clinch
13%
2%
Ground
17%