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Kai Asakura: A Brief Biography
A two-time Rizin Bantamweight Champion, Asakura (21-4) transitioned to MMA after discovering his natural fighting ability during a street fight with his brother at 18. Standing at 5’8”, the purple belt in Jiu-Jitsu and a black belt in Zendo-kai Karate, Asakura brings an aggressive “street fighter” style, boasting 13 knockouts and 12 first-round finishes. He has defeated notable fighters like Manel Kape, Kyoji Horiguchi, and Alatengheili. He is set to make his promotional debut in the UFC at UFC 310 against Alexandre Pantoja.
Kai Asakura Personal Information
| Name | Kai Asakura |
| Age | 31 |
| DOB | October 31, 1993 |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Profession | MMA Fighter |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
| Weight | 135 lb (61 kg) - Bantamweight |
Kai Asakura Early Life
Kai Asakura’s martial arts journey began with karate, sumo, and volleyball in his elementary school years. Growing up, he and his brother Mikuru frequently engaged in street and sibling fights, shaping Kai’s toughness. A therapist recommended boxing classes to channel their energy, and later, Mikuru introduced Kai to mixed martial arts at the Zen Dokai Toyohashi Dojo during high school, sparking his passion for fighting.
Asakura debuted professionally with DEEP, securing a first-round TKO against Tomoya Suzuki. After a hiatus, he joined the Outsider series, achieving quick victories via TKO and submission. Transitioning to Road FC, he continued his success, including winning the Fighting Network Rings 60 kg title with a first-round TKO. Despite his impressive run, which featured several first-round finishes, Asakura faced his first loss to Je Hoon Moon at Road FC 39 via TKO.
Kai Asakura Rizin Career
Kai Asakura's Rizin journey began on December 29, 2017, with a second-round KO against Kizaemon Saiga. He gained momentum with wins over top names like Manel Kape, Thanongsaklek, and Kyoji Horiguchi, the latter via knockout at Rizin 18. Asakura's six-fight win streak earned him a shot at the Rizin Bantamweight Championship at Rizin 20, where he lost to Kape in a rematch. He later reclaimed the title at Rizin 23 with a first-round KO of Hiromasa Ougikubo.
Competing in the 2021 Bantamweight Grand Prix, Asakura reached the finals but lost to Ougikubo, finishing as the runner-up. In 2023, he returned strong, defeating Yuki Motoya with a flying knee at Rizin 42 and capturing the Rizin Bantamweight Championship at Rizin 45 with a TKO win over Juan Archuleta, after Archuleta missed weight. Asakura enters the UFC as a proven finisher and a two-time Rizin Bantamweight Champion.
Kai Asakura Social Media
Kai Asakura has social media accounts on Instagram and X. Asakura’s Instagram page is filled with posts of his training montages, fight promotions, physique updates, and family. He boasts a massive follower count of over 553,000 on Instagram and over 441,000 on X.
Kai Asakura MMA Record
As of December 5, 2024, Kai Asakura holds a respectable professional MMA record of 21 wins and fourlosses (21-4-0). Of his wins, 13 wins have come via a knockout, three by submissions, and five by decision.
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location |
| Alexandre Pantoja | UFC 310 | December 7, 2024 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |||||
| Win | 21–4 | Juan Archuleta | TKO (knee to the body and punches) | Rizin 45 | December 31, 2023 | 2 | 3:20 | Saitama, Japan |
| Win | 20–4 | Yuki Motoya | KO (knee to the body) | Rizin 42 | May 6, 2023 | 3 | 2:25 | Tokyo, Japan |
| Loss | 19–4 | Hiromasa Ougikubo | Decision (unanimous) | Rizin 33 | December 31, 2021 | 3 | 5:00 | Saitama, Japan |
| Win | 19–3 | Kenta Takizawa | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 | |||
| Win | 18–3 | Alan Yamaniha | Decision (unanimous) | Rizin 30 | September 19, 2021 | 3 | 5:00 | Saitama, Japan |
| Win | 17–3 | Shooto Watanabe | TKO (punches) | Rizin 28 | June 13, 2021 | 1 | 3:22 | Tokyo, Japan |
| Loss | 16–3 | Kyoji Horiguchi | KO (punches) | Rizin 26 | December 31, 2020 | 1 | 2:48 | Saitama, Japan |
| Win | 16–2 | Shoji Maruyama | TKO (punches and soccer kick) | Rizin 24 | September 27, 2020 | 1 | 2:37 | Saitama, Japan |
| Win | 15–2 | Hiromasa Ougikubo | KO (knee and soccer kicks) | Rizin 23 | August 10, 2020 | 1 | 4:31 | Yokohama, Japan |
| Loss | 14–2 | Manel Kape | TKO (punches) | Rizin 20 | December 31, 2019 | 2 | 0:38 | Saitama, Japan |
| Win | 14–1 | Ulka Sasaki | TKO (broken jaw) | Rizin 19 | October 12, 2019 | 1 | 0:54 | Osaka, Japan |
| Win | 13–1 | Kyoji Horiguchi | KO (punches) | Rizin 18 | August 18, 2019 | 1 | 1:08 | Nagoya, Japan |
| Win | 12–1 | Moon Jae-hoon | Decision (unanimous) | Rizin: Heisei's Last Yarennoka! | December 30, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | Saitama, Japan |
| Win | 11–1 | Topnoi Kiwram | Decision (unanimous) | Rizin 13 | September 30, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | Saitama, Japan |
| Win | 10–1 | Manel Kape | Decision (split) | Rizin 10 | May 6, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | Fukuoka, Japan |
| Win | 9–1 | Kizaemon Saiga | TKO (punches and knee) | Rizin World Grand Prix 2017: 2nd Round | December 29, 2017 | 2 | 2:34 | Saitama, Japan |
| Loss | 8–1 | Moon Jae-hoon | KO (punches) | Road FC 039 | June 10, 2017 | 3 | 2:38 | Seoul, South Korea |
| Win | 8–0 | Alateng Heili | KO (knee and punches) | Road FC 037 | March 11, 2017 | 1 | 0:29 | Seoul, South Korea |
| Win | 7–0 | Yoichi Oi | TKO (punches) | Rings: The Outsider 42 | September 4, 2016 | 1 | 4:52 | Aichi, Japan |
| Win | 6–0 | Liu Xiaoyang | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Road FC 032 | July 2, 2016 | 1 | 1:49 | Changsha, China |
| Win | 5–0 | Kwak Jong-hyun | TKO (punches) | Rings: The Outsider 38 | December 13, 2015 | 1 | 4:04 | Tokyo, Japan |
| Win | 4–0 | Choi Jung-bin | Submission (brabo choke) | Rings: The Outsider 37 | September 6, 2015 | 1 | 2:21 | Numazu, Japan |
| Win | 3–0 | Keigo Takayama | TKO (punches) | Rings: The Outsider 36 | July 19, 2015 | 1 | 0:40 | Tokyo, Japan |
| Win | 2–0 | Satoru Date | TKO (punches) | Rings: The Outsider 35 | May 17, 2015 | 2 | 3:36 | Tokyo, Japan |
| Win | 1–0 | Tomoya Suzuki | Submission (armbar) | DEEP: Cage Impact 2012 in Hamamatsu | September 16, 2012 | 1 | 2:34 | Hamamatsu, Japan |
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FAQs on Kai Asakura
A. Heading into UFC 310, Kai Asakura has a record of 21 wins and four losses (21-4-0).
A. Kai Asakura’s next fight is at UFC 310 against Alexandre Pantoja.
A. Kai Asakura has lost to Manel Kape, Moon Jae-hoon, Kyoji Horiguchi, Hiromasa Ougikubo.
A. Kai Asakura has knocked out his opponents 13 times.
