Kai Asakura

Kai Asakura
Born (1993-10-31) October 31, 1993 (age 31)
Toyohashi, Aichi, Japan
Native name朝倉海
Height5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Weight125 lb (57 kg; 8 st 13 lb)
DivisionFlyweight (2015–2017, 2024–present)
Bantamweight (2018–2023)
Catchweight (2012–2015)
Reach69 in (175 cm)[1]
Fighting out ofTokyo, Japan
TeamJAPAN TOP TEAM[2]
Years active2012–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total26
Wins21
By knockout13
By submission3
By decision5
Losses5
By knockout3
By submission1
By decision1
Amateur record
Total10
Wins8
By knockout5
By submission1
By decision2
Losses2
By decision2
Other information
Notable relativesMikuru Asakura (brother)[3]
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Kai Asakura (朝倉 海, Asakura Kai, born 31 October 1993) is a Japanese mixed martial artist currently competing in the Flyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He previously competed in Rizin Fighting Federation, where he was the Rizin Bantamweight Champion. A professional competitor since 2012, he also competed for Road Fighting Championship, Fighting Network Rings and DEEP. As of December 10, 2024, he is #14 in the UFC flyweight rankings.[4]

Early life

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In elementary school Kai trained karate and sumo, as well as spending three years training volleyball.[5]

Kai and his brother, Mikuru Asakura, spent much of their childhood getting involved in numerous street fights. The brothers would often fight each other as well, to which Kai attributes his toughness as a professional mixed martial artist. As they were entering their adolescent years, at the suggestion of a therapist, their mother enrolled them into boxing classes.[6]

Whilst a third year student at Aichi Prefectural Toyohashi Technical High School, his brother took him to the Zen Dokai Toyohashi Dojo, which was Kai’s first introduction to mixed martial arts.[7] It was at the insistence and encouragement of his brother, Mikuru, that he took his interest in fighting.[8]

Mixed martial arts career

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Early career

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Asakura began his professional career under the banner of DEEP, when he faced a fellow debutante Lathusan Mohanthas. Asakura won the bout via a first round TKO.[9]

He would then fight with Fighting Network Rings new brand of MMA events named Outsider, after a three-year hiatus. He faced Satoshi Date, whom he defeated in the second round by TKO.[10] Two months later he faced Keigo Takayama winning the fight after just 40 seconds via technical knockout.[11] Two months later he fought a debuting Jung Bin Choi, earning his first career submission, forcing Choi to tap to a D'Arce choke in the first round.[12] Asakura's next opponent was Jong Hyun Kwak. Asakura again ended the fight in the first round, winning through a TKO.[13]

Fighting with Road Fighting Championship, Asakura fought Liu Xiaoyang, who he beat by an RNC in the first round.[14] Fighting for the Fighting Network Rings 60 kg title, Asakura faced Yoichi Oi. He won the title fight in the first round, defeating Oi at the very end of the first round by technical knockout.[15] Asakura's next opponent was Alateng Heili, who was riding a six-fight winning streak. Asakura won the fight after 29 seconds, hitting Heili with a short left hook, followed by a knee strike.[16] Asakura suffered his first career loss to Je Hoon Moon during Road FC 39, losing via technical knockout.[17]

Rizin Fighting Federation

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Asakura made his Rizin debut on 29th December 2017, during RIZIN Fighting World Grand Prix 2017. Asakura was scheduled to fight the ZST Flyweight Champion Seiichiro Ito. Ito suffered a nasal fracture before the bout, and was replaced by Kizaemon Saiga.[18] Kai won the fight in the second round after knocking Saiga out with a grounded knee.[19]

During Rizin 10, Asakura faced bantamweights, Manel Kape. After suffering an early knockdown, he went on to win a split decision, which would be named as a Fight of the Month nominee for May of 2018 by MMA Junkie.[20]

Asakura was next scheduled to fight Thanongsaklek Tiger Muay Thai at Rizin 11.[21] The fight was subsequently rescheduled for Rizin 13, after Asakura injured his right knee. At Rizin 13 and he won a unanimous decision.[22]

During RIZIN Heisei's Last Yarennoka!, Asakura rematched with Je Hoon Moon.[23] Asakura won via unanimous decision.[24]

Asakura's face Ulka Sasaki. at Rizin 15. However, Sasaki had to pull out due to injury and was replaced by Justin Scoggins. Scoggins would then pull out of the bout after he suffered a meniscus and ligament tear in his knee.[25]

His next fight was scheduled for Rizin 18 as a non-title bout against the Rizin bantamweight champion Kyoji Horiguchi. Asakura would feint Horiguchi backward and landed a big right hand as Horiguchi was blitzing in. Following up with knees and punches, Asakura won the fight via knockout.[26]

Two months later he faced Ulka Sasaki at Rizin 19.[27] Asakura dominated Sasaki, jitting the veteran with a right hand, and following up with grounded knees and soccer kicks and won the fight via technical knockout, as Sasaki was unable to continue due to a broken jaw.[28]

Title reign

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This six-fight winning streak gave Asakura a chance to fight for the Rizin bantamweight strap, in a rematch against Kyoji Horiguchi during Rizin 20.[29] Horiguchi pulled out of the bout due to a knee injury and vacated the belt. Asakura faced Manel Kape in a rematch for the vacant Rizin Bantamweight Championship. Kape knocked Kai down twice in the beginning of the second round which forced the referee to stop the fight.[30]

Asakura faced Hiromasa Ougikubo for the vacant Rizin Bantamweight Championship at Rizin 23.[31] He won via first-round soccer kick knockout.[32]

Asakura faced former Lightweight King of Pancrase Shoji Maruyama at Rizin 24 – Saitama.[33] Asakura won the fight by a first round technical knockout.[34]

Asakura was scheduled to make his first title defense in a rematch with the former Rizin Bantamweight champion Kyoji Horiguchi during Rizin 26 – Saitama.[35] He lost the fight by a first-round TKO.[36]

Rizin Bantamweight Grand Prix 2021

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Asakura faced Shooto Watanabe in the opening round of the Bantamweight Grand Prix at Rizin 28 on June 13, 2021. [37] He won the fight by a first-round technical knockout.[38]

Asakura faced Alan Yamaniha in the quarterfinals on September 19, 2021 at Rizin 30.[39] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[40]

In the semi-finals, Asakura faced Kenta Takizawa on December 31, 2021 at Rizin 33.[41] He won the fight by unanimous decision, and advanced to the tournament finals, where he faced Hiromasa Ougikubo.[42] He lost the bout via unanimous decision, becoming the runner up in the Grand Prix.[43]

Continued bantamweight career

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Asakura was expected to face the undefeated Ji Yong Yang at Rizin 36 on July 2, 2022.[44] Asakura withdrew from the fight on June 30, as he had re-injured his right hand.[45]

Asakura faced Yuki Motoya at Rizin 42 on May 6, 2023.[46] He won the fight by a second-round flying knee knockout.[47]

Asakura was expected to face former Bellator Bantamweight Champion Juan Archuleta for the vacant Rizin Bantamweight Championship at Bellator MMA x Rizin 2 on July 30, 2023.[48] However on July 18 it was announced that Asakura withdrew due to injury and was replaced by Hiromasa Ougikubo.[49]

Second title reign

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Asakura faced Juan Archuleta for the Rizin Bantamweight Championship on December 31, 2023, at Rizin 45.[50] At the weigh-ins, Archuleta weighed in at 140.65 pounds, 5.65 pounds over the limit. As a result, Archuleta was stripped of the title and only Asakura was eligible to win it.[51] Asakura won the bout via technical knockout in the second round.[52]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

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On June 8, 2024, it was announced that Asakura signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship.[53]

In his promotional debut, Asakura competed for the UFC Flyweight Championship against champion Alexandre Pantoja on December 7, 2024 at UFC 310.[54] Asakura lost the fight via a rear-naked choke submission in the second round.[55]

Championships and achievements

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Mixed martial arts

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Personal life

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He is the younger brother of Mikuru Asakura.[3]

Mixed martial arts record

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Professional record breakdown
26 matches 21 wins 5 losses
By knockout 13 3
By submission 3 1
By decision 5 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 21–5 Alexandre Pantoja Technical Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC 310 December 7, 2024 2 2:05 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Return to Flyweight. For the UFC Flyweight Championship.
Win 21–4 Juan Archuleta TKO (knee to the body and punches) Rizin 45 December 31, 2023 2 3:20 Saitama, Japan Won the vacant Rizin Bantamweight Championship. Archuleta missed weight (140.65 lb) and was stripped of the title. Only Asakura was eligible. Later vacated it on 9 June 2024.
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 2021 Rizin Bantamweight Grand Prix Final.
Win 19–3 Kenta Takizawa Decision (unanimous) 3 5:00 2021 Rizin Bantamweight Grand Prix Semifinal.
Win 18–3 Alan Yamaniha Decision (unanimous) Rizin 30 September 19, 2021 3 5:00 Saitama, Japan 2021 Rizin Bantamweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal.
Win 17–3 Shooto Watanabe TKO (punches) Rizin 28 June 13, 2021 1 3:22 Tokyo, Japan 2021 Rizin Bantamweight Grand Prix Opening round.
Loss 16–3 Kyoji Horiguchi KO (punches) Rizin 26 December 31, 2020 1 2:48 Saitama, Japan Lost the Rizin Bantamweight Championship.
Win 16–2 Shoji Maruyama TKO (punches and soccer kick) Rizin 24 September 27, 2020 1 2:37 Saitama, Japan Non-title bout.
Win 15–2 Hiromasa Ougikubo KO (knee and soccer kicks) Rizin 23 August 10, 2020 1 4:31 Yokohama, Japan Won the vacant Rizin Bantamweight Championship.
Loss 14–2 Manel Kape TKO (punches) Rizin 20 December 31, 2019 2 0:38 Saitama, Japan For the vacant Rizin Bantamweight Championship.
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 Bantamweight debut.
Win 11–1 Topnoi Kiwram Decision (unanimous) Rizin 13 September 30, 2018 3 5:00 Saitama, Japan Catchweight (130 lb) bout.
Win 10–1 Manel Kape Decision (split) Rizin 10 May 6, 2018 3 5:00 Fukuoka, Japan Catchweight (130 lb) bout.
Win 9–1 Kizaemon Saiga TKO (punches and knee) Rizin World Grand Prix 2017: 2nd Round December 29, 2017 2 2:34 Saitama, Japan Catchweight (139 lb) bout.
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 Return to Flyweight.
Win 7–0 Yoichi Oi TKO (punches) Rings: The Outsider 42 September 4, 2016 1 4:52 Aichi, Japan Won the Rings 60kg Championship.
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 Flyweight debut.
Win 4–0 Choi Jung-bin Submission (brabo choke) Rings: The Outsider 37 September 6, 2015 1 2:21 Numazu, Japan Catchweight (128 lb) bout.
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 Moved to Rings' 60 kg division.
Win 1–0 Tomoya Suzuki Technical Submission (armbar) DEEP: Cage Impact 2012 in Hamamatsu September 16, 2012 1 2:34 Hamamatsu, Japan Catchweight (128 lb) bout.

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Amateur mixed martial arts record

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Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 8–2 Yoichi Oi TKO (punches) Rings: The Outsider 33 December 7, 2014 1 N/A Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan Won the Outsider Bantamweight Tournament Championship.
Win 7–2 Masamichi Yoshino TKO (punches) Rings: The Outsider 33 December 7, 2014 1 0:22 Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan Outsider Bantamweight Tournament Semi-finals.
Win 6–2 Takayuki Okugi TKO (punches) Rings: The Outsider 32 September 7, 2014 1 0:23 Kadoma, Osaka, Japan
Win 5–2 Masaya Kamide Decision (unanimous) Rings: The Outsider 31 June 22, 2014 2 3:00 Tokyo, Japan
Win 4–2 Kenta Tanoue TKO (punches) Rings: The Outsider 30 April 6, 2014 1 1:07 Tokyo, Japan
Win 3–2 Shota Kaneko TKO (punches) Rings: The Outsider 29 February 16, 2014 1 1:09 Tokyo, Japan
Win 2–2 Masamune Shimada Decision (unanimous) Rings: The Outsider 28 December 7, 2013 2 3:00 Kadoma, Osaka, Japan
Loss 1–2 Ryota Kitamura Decision (unanimous) Rings: The Outsider 27 September 9, 2013 2 3:00 Osaka, Japan
Loss 1–1 Riku Shibuya Decision (unanimous) Rings: The Outsider 25 April 21, 2013 2 3:00 Tokyo, Japan
Win 1–0 Dai Aoki Technical Submission (armbar) Rings: The Outsider 24 February 10, 2013 1 0:31 Tokyo, Japan

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Pay-per-view bouts

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No Event Fight Date Venue City PPV buys
1. UFC 310 Pantoja vs. Asakura December 7, 2024 T-Mobile Arena Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Not Disclosed[59]

Bibliography

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  • 『革命のアウトサイダー』Kakumei no autosaidā（KADOKAWA、2021）[60]

See also

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