Kai Asakura hears the criticism loud and clear, and he's trying to channel it properly. At UFC 319, Asakura (21-6 MMA, 0-2 UFC) was submitted for the second time in as many fights since coming over to ...

CHICAGO – UFC 319 will be Take 2 for Kai Asakura. A former RIZIN star and champion, Askaura (21-5 MMA, 0-1 UFC) made the rare move of debuting in a UFC title fight this past December. He was submitted ...

Kai Asakura's UFC tenure hasn't gone as planned thus far. | Getty/UFC Kai Asakura is still searching for his first Ultimate Fighting Championship victory. The former Rizin Fighting Federation champion ...

UFC 319 took place on August 16, 2025, at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. The event aired on ESPN+ PPV and featured a flyweight bout between Tim Elliott and Kai Asakura. Elliott, returning to ...

Former RIZIN star Kai Asakura has decided to return to the bantamweight division after starting his UFC run with back-to-back losses. One of the biggest names in Japanese MMA, Asakura joined the UFC ...

It is safe to say that UFC 319 did not go to plan for this former title challenger, who entered as the card’s biggest favorite. There were plenty of impressive performances in Chicago this past ...

Kai Asakura and Tim Elliott meet in the main card opener of UFC 319 at United Center in Chicago. Check out this quick breakdown of the matchup from MMA Junkie analyst Dan Tom. Last event: 4-2 UFC main ...

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Alexandre Pantoja staked his claim as one of the greatest flyweights in UFC history when he defended his title Saturday night with a technical submission of Japan’s Kai Asakura, using ...

The hype for UFC 319 is intensifying, though a current champion does have an issue with one particular matchup. Their first fight week interaction has only increased the hype for Dricus du Plessis and ...

Kicking off the PPV main card tomorrow night at UFC 319 is a fun scrap in the flyweight division between two former title challengers. 11th ranked Tim Elliott (20-13-1) makes his return as he takes on ...