Kai Asakura is ready to make history.
This Saturday in the main event of UFC 310 in Las Vegas, Asakura challenges champion Alexandre Pantoja for the UFC flyweight title. Should Asakura pull off the upset, he’ll not only win a title in his first appearance for the promotion, he’ll also become the first Japanese champion in UFC history.
Asakura has no shortage of confidence and that was evident at media day on Wednesday, where he promised to deliver an unprecedented performance.
“The UFC fans have never seen anybody like me fight ever before,” Asakura said via a Japanese translator. “I always aim to go for a KO finish. I’m an exciting fighter and I’m here to bring excitement back to the flyweight division.”
During his time with RIZIN, Asakura become one of the faces of the Japanese promotion. Asakura twice won titles at 135 pounds and developed a reputation for thrilling knockouts, with 13 of his 21 pro victories coming by way of KO/TKO.
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