Kai Asakura prepares for UFC Shanghai bout against Qileng Aori
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 5:56 AM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
Kai Asakura will compete against Qileng Aori at UFC Shanghai on August 29. After a rocky start in the UFC, Asakura secured his first win in the promotion earlier this year. He aims to showcase new fighting combinations and finish Aori, emphasizing his improved performance since moving to bantamweight. Asakura has expressed his desire to remain active in the sport and potentially fight in Japan before the year ends.
- •Asakura competes at UFC Shanghai on August 29.
- •He recorded his first UFC win against Cameron Smotherman.
- •Asakura plans to demonstrate new techniques in the fight.
- •He wishes to fight again later in 2026, possibly in Japan.
- •Asakura feels comfortable competing at 135 pounds.
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"Kai Asakura wants to showcase his improvements in his next bout.
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