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Bantamweight3 rounds scheduled
WIN
Kai Asakura
RESULT

Kai Asakura def. Yuki Motoya (Knockout)

Knockout · Round 3 · 2:25
Saturday, May 6, 2023
Ariake Arena, Koto, Japan

Kai Asakura defeated Yuki Motoya by Knockout in round 3 (2:25) in the Bantamweight main event of Rizin FF - Rizin 42, held Saturday, May 6, 2023 at Ariake Arena, Koto.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Kai Asakura vs Yuki Motoya?

Kai Asakura defeated Yuki Motoya by Knockout in round 3 (2:25) in the Bantamweight main event of Rizin FF - Rizin 42, held Saturday, May 6, 2023 at Ariake Arena, Koto.

Referee
Minoru Toyonaga
Pre-fight comparison

Win probability

Kai Asakura 59%41% Yuki Motoya

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
39-15-0
1651
Elo rating
1587
1
Win Streak
0
32
Age
36
5'8"
173 cm
Height
5'7"
170 cm
69"
175 cm
Reach
68"
173 cm
Orthodox
Stance
Bantamweight
Weight Class
Bantamweight
Japan
Nationality
Japan

Striking Profile

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

Grappling Profile

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

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Kai Asakura · 3-2
  • W
    UFC Fight Night: Song vs FigueiredoSat, May 30, 2026
    TKO · R1 · 1:50 · Bantamweight
  • L
    UFC 319: Du Plessis vs Chimaev: Du Plessis vs ChimaevSat, Aug 16, 2025
    Submission · R2 · 4:39 · Flyweight
  • L
    UFC 310: Pantoja vs AsakuraSat, Dec 7, 2024
    Submission · R2 · 2:05 · Flyweight
  • W
    RIZIN 45Sun, Dec 31, 2023
    TKO · R2 · 3:20
  • W
    Rizin FF - Rizin 45Sun, Dec 31, 2023
    TKO · R2 · 3:20 · Bantamweight
Yuki Motoya · 2-3
  • L
    Rizin FF - Landmark Vol. 14Sat, Jun 6, 2026
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · 130 lb Catchweight
  • L
    Rizin FF - Shiwasu no Cho Tsuwamono MatsuriWed, Dec 31, 2025
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Flyweight
  • W
    Rizin FF - Rizin 51Sun, Sep 28, 2025
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Flyweight
  • W
    Rizin FF - Super Rizin 4Sun, Jul 27, 2025
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Flyweight
  • L
    Rizin FF - Rizin 50Sun, Mar 30, 2025
    Split Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Bantamweight

Career Averages

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

Strike Distribution

Kai Asakura
Strike target
Yuki Motoya
70%
Head
21%
Body
9%
Leg
Kai Asakura
Strike position
Yuki Motoya
98%
Distance
0%
Clinch
2%
Ground