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Next Fight
UFC Fight Night: Nurmagomedov vs. Song
vs Aoriqileng · Aug 29, 2026
Tale of the Tape
Age
32
Height
5' 8"
Reach
69"
Stance
Orthodox
Country
Japan
Key Stats
79%
Win Rate
77%
Finish Rate
14
KO/TKO Wins
3
Submission Wins
1
Title Fight Wins
28
Pro Fights
Advanced Stats
Color = level vs. divisionStriking
Career
Win Methods
Kai Asakura is part of the UFC bantamweight division's deep end, fighting out of Japan — 28 pro fights in, still swinging for a number next to his name.
On the feet he's a problem: 2.53 significant strikes a minute at 46% accuracy, and 64% of his wins end in a knockout. The math is bad for anyone standing across from him.
Most recent outing: a win over Cameron Smotherman via ko/tko (punch) r1. Business handled.
Next up: Aoriqileng at UFC Fight Night: Nurmagomedov vs. Song on August 29, 2026. Circle the date.
Recent Fights
Cameron Smotherman
KO/TKO (Punch) R1 · May 30, 2026
UFC Fight Night: Song vs. Figueiredo
Tim Elliott
Submission (Guillotine Choke) R2 · Aug 17, 2025
UFC 319: Du Plessis vs. Chimaev
Alexandre Pantoja
Submission (Rear Naked Choke) R2 · Dec 8, 2024
UFC 310: Pantoja vs. Asakura
Juan Archuleta
KO/TKO R2 · Dec 31, 2023
Rizin FF: Rizin Fighting Federation 45
Yuki Motoya
KO/TKO R3 · May 6, 2023
Rizin FF: Rizin Fighting Federation 42