Bantamweight#16 RankedACTIVE

Kai Asakura

22Wins-6Losses

Age

Height

5'8"

Weight

—

Reach

69"

Avg Fight Time

—

Gym

—

UFC Record

0-2(2 bouts)

Wins By

0 KO 0 Sub 0 Dec

Losses By

0 KO 2 Sub 0 Dec

Wins by Rd

R1 1

Last 3

WLL

Finish Rate

77%

Bonuses

—

Style

Explosive Boxing-Style Puncher (Zen Do Kai)

Location

Toyohashi, Aichi, Japan

Last Fight2025-08-16

L - Tim Elliott

KO/TKOR1 1:50

Punch

Opponent Last Bout

W - Kai AsakuraDecision - UnanimousR3 5:00

Fight History

WIN

vs Cameron Smotherman

UFC Fight Night: Song vs. Figueiredo· 2026-05-30

KO/TKO

Punch

R1 1:50

KO/TKOPunch·R1 1:50

LOSS

vs Tim Elliott

UFC 319: Du Plessis vs. Chimaev· 2025-08-16

Submission

Guillotine Choke From Mount

R2 4:39

SubmissionGuillotine Choke From Mount·R2 4:39

LOSS

vs Alexandre Pantoja

UFC 310: Pantoja vs. Asakura· 2024-12-07

Submission

Rear Naked Choke

R2 2:05

SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R2 2:05

Fighter Archetype

Muay Thai Fighter

Leg Kick Specialist

Why This Archetype

This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.

Striking

2.5/min

Grappling

0.00 TD

Defense

52%

⚖️Kai adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies

📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against

Technique DNA

Striking Foundation

5 rounds of fight film analyzed

🎯

Signature Technique

Knees

Core of offensive identity

Dominant Level+80% vs div avg

80%

Of striking volume

Mastery Progress

Primary Arsenal

High Importance

Leg Kicks

60%of arsenal

0%100%

Medium Importance

Damage Events

40%of arsenal

0%100%

Supporting Techniques

⭐Other

Counters

40%

🥊Head/Hand

Head Kicks

20%

Jabs

20%

Striking Pattern Analysis

◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Knees (80%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
▲Mixed arsenal: Primary technique (Knees) and secondary (Leg Kicks) complement each other well.
●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (140%) of offensive output.
◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 240% of offense - limited but refined.
▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.

Finish Techniques

Striking Finishes

100% of career finishes

Submission Finishes

0% of career finishes

⚡ Knockout Arsenal (1 techniques)

KO/TKO

100% of KOs

Finish Pattern Analysis

⚡⚡ Striking finisher: 100% of career finishes via knockout/TKO. Devastating striking power and end-game precision.
🎯🎯 Signature KO: KO/TKO (1x, 100% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.

Fighter Skills Radar

Key Insights

🥊

Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.

⚠️

Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (0/100). Opponents exploit this.

🔥

Finisher: 77% of wins end in finish (14 KO + 3 subs).

🛡️

Defensive stance: Strong defense (52%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.

Striking Profile

Striking Accuracy

34%

Low

Division Rank#32 of 33

0%100%

Striking Defense

52%

Average

Division Rank#19 of 33

0%100%

Range Breakdown

Distance

44% acc98%

Clinch

0% acc0%

Ground

33% acc2%

Striking Differential-0.81/min

2.53 landed/min3.34 absorbed/min

2.53

Landed/Min

3.34

Absorbed/Min

0.00

KD Avg

1st Rd Finishes

Key Insights

Shows counter-striking ability.

Distance-dominant: 98% of output at range with 44% accuracy.

Grappling Profile

TD Accuracy

Low

0%100%

TD Defense

50%

Average

Division Rank#25 of 33

0%100%

0.00

TD / 15min

0.00

Sub / 15min

TD Landed

TD Attempted

Extended Grappling

Key Insights

3 career submission wins.

Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.

Round-by-Round Profile

Career average across 3 fights

In-Fight Adaptation

Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns

Maintains consistent approach throughout fights - minimal adaptation.

Target Selection Evolution

Head

Body

Leg

Range Preference Evolution

Competitive Profile

Division Rankings

Performance metrics ranked within division

Volume

#28

of 33

📉 Below Average

Absorption

#16

of 33

🥈 Top 50%

Accuracy

#32

of 33

📉 Below Average

Str Defense

#19

of 33

🥉 Mid-range

Knockdowns

of 33

🥇 Top 25%

Takedowns

#30

of 33

📉 Below Average

Submissions

#25

of 33

📉 Below Average

Damage Ratio

#26

of 33

📉 Below Average

Conclusions Summary

Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights