Kai Asakura

23-6-0★ 1bonus

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Amateur MMA 8-2

Last fight: Win vs Aoriqileng · TKO · Aug 29, 2026

23-6-0 · 15 finishes · Full stats →

LAST FIGHT

WINvs AoriqilengTKO · R2 0:34

UFCUFC Fight Night: Nurmagomedov vs Song·August 29, 2026

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Kai Asakura holds a professional MMA record of 23-6-0. Asakura has 30 professional MMA bouts on record. Asakura has won 24 fights: 15 by KO/TKO, 0 by submission, 9 by decision. Of 6 career losses, 3 came by KO/TKO and 2 by submission. In the UFC, Asakura lands 3.07 significant strikes per minute with 40% accuracy and averages 0.00 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: August 29, 2026. Tracked organizations: UFC, RIZIN.

Profile

Height: 5'8"173 cm
Weight: 135 lbs61 kg
Reach: 69"175 cm
Stance: Orthodox
DOB: Oct 31, 1993
Age: 33
Nationality: Japan
Birthplace: Toyohashi, Aichi, Japan

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Career history

WIN
vs Aoriqileng
UFC Fight Night: Nurmagomedov vs Song· Aug 29, 2026· Bantamweight· 23-6 vs 26-14
TKO
R2 · 0:34
WIN
vs Cameron Smotherman
UFC Fight Night: Song vs Figueiredo· May 30, 2026· Bantamweight· 22-6 vs 12-7
TKO
R1 · 1:50
POTN
LOSS
vs Tim Elliott
UFC 319: Du Plessis vs Chimaev· Aug 16, 2025· Flyweight· 21-6 vs 21-13-1
SUB
R2 · 4:39
LOSS
vs Alexandre PantojaTitle bout
UFC 310: Pantoja vs Asakura· Dec 7, 2024· Flyweight· 21-5 vs 29-5
SUB
R2 · 2:05
WIN
vs Juan Archuleta×2Title bout · Title win #2
RIZIN 45· Dec 31, 2023· Bantamweight· 21-4 vs 29-5
TKO
R2 · 3:20
WIN
vs Yuki Motoya
RIZIN 42· May 6, 2023· Bantamweight· 20-4 vs 33-12
KO
R3 · 2:25
WIN
vs Kenta Takizawa
RIZIN 33· Dec 31, 2021· Bantamweight· 19-3 vs 13-8
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Hiromasa Ougikubo
RIZIN 33· Dec 31, 2021· Bantamweight· 19-4 vs 25-5-2
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Alan Yamaniha
RIZIN 30· Sep 19, 2021· Bantamweight· 18-3 vs 19-9-4
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Shuto Watanabe
RIZIN 28· Jun 13, 2021· Bantamweight· 17-3 vs 22-6-6
TKO
R1 · 3:22
LOSS
vs Kyoji HoriguchiTitle bout
RIZIN 26· Dec 31, 2020· Bantamweight· 16-3 vs 29-3
KO
R1 · 2:48
WIN
vs Shoji Maruyama
RIZIN 24· Sep 27, 2020· Bantamweight· 16-2 vs 18-13-1
TKO
R1 · 2:37
WIN
vs Hiromasa Ougikubo×1Title bout · Title win #1
RIZIN 23· Aug 10, 2020· Bantamweight· 15-2 vs 20-5-2
TKO
R1 · 4:31
WIN
vs Atsushi Saito
E.P.W. Heroes· Feb 2, 2020· 15-2
-
R1 · 0:23
LOSS
vs Manel KapeTitle bout
RIZIN 20· Dec 31, 2019· Bantamweight· 14-2 vs 15-4
TKO
R2 · 0:38
WIN
vs Yuta Sasaki
RIZIN 19: Lightweight Grand Prix 1st Round· Oct 12, 2019· Bantamweight· 14-1 vs 22-8-2
TKO
R1 · 0:54
WIN
vs Kyoji Horiguchi
RIZIN 18· Aug 18, 2019· Bantamweight· 13-1 vs 28-3
KO
R1 · 1:08
WIN
vs Jae Hoon Moon
RIZIN Heisei's Last Yarennoka!· Dec 31, 2018· Bantamweight· 12-1 vs 11-12
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Topnoi Kiwram
RIZIN 13· Sep 30, 2018· Bantamweight· 11-1 vs 6-2
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Manel Kape
RIZIN 10· May 6, 2018· 130 lb Catchweight· 10-1 vs 11-3
SD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Kizaemon Saiga
Rizin Fighting World Grand Prix 2017 - Bantamweight Tournament: 2nd Round· Dec 29, 2017· Pound for Pound· 9-1 vs 3-4
TKO
R2 · 2:39
LOSS
vs Jae Hoon Moon
Road FC 39· Jun 10, 2017· Flyweight· 8-1 vs 10-9
TKO
R3 · 4:23
WIN
vs Heili Alateng
Road FC 37· Mar 11, 2017· Flyweight· 8-0 vs 10-7-1
TKO
R1 · 0:29
WIN
vs Yoichi Oi×1Title bout · Title win #1
The Outsider 42· Sep 4, 2016· 7-0 vs 0-1
TKO
R1 · 4:52
WIN
vs Xiaoyang Liu
Road FC 32· Jul 2, 2016· Flyweight· 6-0 vs 2-3
-
R1 · 1:53
WIN
vs Jong Hyun Kwak
The Outsider 38· Dec 13, 2015· 5-0 vs 4-4
TKO
R1 · 4:04
WIN
vs Jung Bin Choi
The Outsider 37· Sep 6, 2015· 4-0 vs 0-1
-
R1 · 2:21
WIN
vs Keigo Takayama
The Outsider 36· Jul 19, 2015· 3-0 vs 2-2
TKO
R1 · 0:40
WIN
vs Satoru Date
The Outsider 35· May 17, 2015· 2-0 vs 2-5-5
TKO
R2 · 3:36
WIN
vs Tomoya Suzuki
DEEP Cage Impact 2012· Sep 16, 2012· Flyweight· 1-0 vs 0-1
-
R1 · 2:34

Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

BaseKarate

2023RIZIN Bantamweight Championship (2nd reign) · RIZIN Fighting Federation
2020RIZIN Bantamweight Championship (1st reign) · RIZIN Fighting Federation
2014Champion · The Outsider · 55-60kg
Medalist · Kyokushin Youth Tournaments · youth
Black belt · Karate · Zendokai (Zen Do Kai)
Purple belt · BJJ
AGE 18Started in Amateur MMA
Started in Karate
Started in Other
Started in Boxing

Camp

JAPAN TOP TEAM · Tokyo, Japan
Syndicate MMA · Las Vegas, United States
Zendokai Toyohashi Dojo · Toyohashi, Aichi, Japan Former

Coaches

Bill Bigelow · Head coach

Training partners

Mikuru Asakura

Fight DNA

Complete Fighter

UFCalendar's style model · Flyweight roster (13 fighters)

Iron Chin

96 · top 15% in division

Punch power93

Kick power90

Punch speed94

Kick speed93

Accuracy91

Takedowns92

Ground striking92

Submissions92

Chin96

Body strength92

Cardio96

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 23-6-0 · Source: UFCalendar

Striking

Strikes landed2.50per min

40% accuracy

Strikes absorbed2.78per min

52% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed0.00per 15 min

0% success

Takedowns stuffed61%

Submission attempts0.0per 15 min

UFC careerRecord: 2-2-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed3.07per min

40% accuracy

Strikes absorbed3.15per min

52% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed0.00per 15 min

0% success

Takedowns stuffed50%

Submission attempts0.0per 15 min

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Where they rank

All-time boards where Kai Asakura sits in the top 25.

RIZIN

Bonus résumé

Kai Asakura has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus. Estimated bonus earnings: $125,000.

★ Performance of the Night ×11 finish incentive (+$25,000)

★ POTNvs Cameron Smotherman · UFC Fight Night: Song vs FigueiredoMay 30, 2026

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.

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Recent & upcoming opponents

Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Kai Asakura earns per fight.

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Official UFC Ranking

Kai Asakura's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.

Current: Unranked
Peak: #14 Flyweight
First ranked: Dec 10, 2024
Times ranked: 28

Flyweight

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RIZIN Ranking · UFCalendar Projection

Kai Asakura's standing on UFCalendar's projected RIZIN rankings. RIZIN publishes no official rankings.

Current: Unranked
Peak: Champion Bantamweight
First ranked: Jul 28, 2019
Times ranked: 47

Bantamweight

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1796▲10
Peak: 1824Dec 31, 2021
Rated fights: 30

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Frequently asked questions

When does Kai Asakura fight next?

Kai Asakura has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Kai Asakura's record?

Kai Asakura's professional MMA record is 23-6-0.

Who is Kai Asakura fighting next?

Kai Asakura's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Kai Asakura fight last?

Kai Asakura most recently fought Aoriqileng at UFC Fight Night: Nurmagomedov vs Song on Saturday, August 29, 2026, WIN (TKO).

What weight class does Kai Asakura fight in?

Kai Asakura fights at Bantamweight.

How many knockouts does Kai Asakura have?

Kai Asakura has 15 wins by KO/TKO and 0 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Kai Asakura won?

Kai Asakura has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus: 1× Performance of the Night.

How tall is Kai Asakura?

Kai Asakura is 5'8" (173 cm) tall.

How much does Kai Asakura weigh?

Kai Asakura weighs 135 lbs (61 kg).

What is Kai Asakura's reach?

Kai Asakura has a reach of 69" (175 cm).

How old is Kai Asakura?

Kai Asakura is 33 years old (born Oct 31, 1993).

Where is Kai Asakura from?

Kai Asakura is from Japan.

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CAREER SUMMARY