Kai Asakura knocks out Aori Qileng at UFC Shanghai
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 12:05 PM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
At UFC Fight Night 286 in Shanghai, Kai Asakura achieved a knockout victory over Aori Qileng at 0:34 of Round 2. Asakura improved his record to 22-6 in mixed martial arts following a strong performance, starting with a left high kick that wobbled Qileng. This marks Asakura's second consecutive finish since returning to the bantamweight division after previously competing in the flyweight class. Asakura has called for a significant fight following this result, aiming for higher-ranked opponents in the weight class.
- •Asakura defeats Qileng by knockout in Round 2.
- •Fight took place at Shanghai Oriental Sports Center.
- •Asakura seeks higher-ranked opponents after the win.
- •This is Asakura's second straight knockout finish.
- •Asakura's MMA record improves to 22-6.
- 12:05 PMYahoo Sports — UFC Shanghai video: Kai Asakura swarms Aori Qileng, calls out ranked names
"Kai Asakura is building momentum at bantamweight after another knockout at UFC Shanghai.
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