Best fights of Kai Asakura
Over 14 years as a professional, Kai Asakura has compiled a 23-6 (18) record, including seven title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 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.
5. Kai Asakura KOs Shoji Maruyama
On September 27, 2020 Kai Asakura faced Shoji Maruyama in a bantamweight bout. Asakura was 26 years old with a record of 15-2, and Maruyama was 0 with a record of 0-0. Asakura was coming off a win. Asakura stopped Shoji Maruyama via TKO in the 1st round.
6. Kai Asakura loses to Hiromasa Ougikubo in their 2nd fight via unanimous decision
On December 31, 2021 Kai Asakura fought Hiromasa Ougikubo for the vacant 2021 Rizin Grand Prix bantamweight title. It was their second meeting. Asakura was 28 years old with a record of 19-3, and Ougikubo was 34 with a record of 24-5-2. Asakura was on a 3-fight winning streak and Ougikubo was on a 4-fight winning streak. Asakura lost via unanimous decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Ougikubo.
7. Kai Asakura loses to Alexandre Pantoja via KO
On December 7, 2024 Kai Asakura fought Alexandre Pantoja for the UFC flyweight title. Asakura was 31 years old with a record of 21-4, and Pantoja was 34 with a record of 28-5. Asakura was on a 2-fight winning streak and Pantoja was on a 6-fight winning streak. Pantoja submitted Asakura via choke-out in the 2nd round. Failed to capture the title.
8. Kai Asakura KOs Yuki Motoya
On May 6, 2023 Kai Asakura faced Yuki Motoya in a bantamweight bout. Asakura was 29 years old with a record of 19-4, and Motoya was 0 with a record of 0-0. Asakura was coming off a loss. Asakura stopped Yuki Motoya via KO in the 3rd round.
9. Kai Asakura KOs Yoichi Oi
On September 4, 2016 Kai Asakura fought Yoichi Oi for the vacant Rings 60kg flyweight title. Asakura was 22 years old with a record of 6-0, and Oi was 0 with a record of 0-0. Asakura was on an undefeated 6-fight winning streak. Asakura stopped Yoichi Oi via TKO in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
10. Kai Asakura KOs Shooto Watanabe
On June 13, 2021 Kai Asakura faced Shooto Watanabe in a bantamweight bout. Asakura was 27 years old with a record of 16-3, and Watanabe was 32 with a record of 22-5-6. Asakura was coming off a loss, while Watanabe was on a 2-fight winning streak. Asakura stopped Shooto Watanabe via TKO in the 1st round.