Off the back of his UFC 310 debut, Japanese star, Kai Asakura already has sights set on his return to the Octagon for his sophomore start with the promotion — as soon as the opening quarter of next year, with fans calling for him to rematch incoming headliner, Manel Kape.
Asakura, a former Rizin FF gold holder, debuted at number fourteen in the official flyweight rankings, following his landing in the promotion at UFC 310 earlier this month, challenging for undisputed gold in his first matchup, taking on Brazilian star, Alexandre Pantoja.
And despite a confident first round from the 31-year-old, Pantoja would show off his grappling ability in the early goings of the second round, wrapping up a rear-naked choke, sending Asakura unconscious in the process.