Best fights of Kai Asakura
Over 14 years as a professional, Kai Asakura has compiled a 22-6 (17) record, including seven title fights across two weight classes. Here are his best fights.
1. Kai Asakura KOs Kyoji Horiguchi
On August 18, 2019 Kai Asakura faced Kyoji Horiguchi in a bantamweight bout. Asakura was 25 years old with a record of 12-1, and Horiguchi was 28 with a record of 28-2. Asakura was on a 4-fight winning streak and Horiguchi was on a 13-fight winning streak. Asakura stopped Kyoji Horiguchi via KO in the 1st round.
2. Kai Asakura KOs Juan Archuleta
On December 31, 2023 Kai Asakura fought Juan Archuleta for the vacant Rizin bantamweight title. Asakura was 30 years old with a record of 20-4, and Archuleta was 36 with a record of 29-4. Asakura was coming off a win and Archuleta was on a 4-fight winning streak. Asakura stopped Juan Archuleta via TKO in the 2nd round. Won the vacant title.
3. Kai Asakura KOs Hiromasa Ougikubo
On August 10, 2020 Kai Asakura fought Hiromasa Ougikubo for the vacant Rizin bantamweight title. Asakura was 26 years old with a record of 14-2, and Ougikubo was 33 with a record of 20-4-2. Asakura was coming off a loss, while Ougikubo was on a 3-fight winning streak. Asakura stopped Hiromasa Ougikubo via KO in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
4. Kai Asakura KOs Ulka Sasaki in 54 seconds
On October 12, 2019 Kai Asakura faced Ulka Sasaki in a bantamweight bout. Asakura was 25 years old with a record of 13-1, and Sasaki was 30 with a record of 22-7-2. Asakura was on a 5-fight winning streak, while Sasaki was coming off a loss. Asakura stopped Ulka Sasaki via TKO in the 1st round.