Rumored Alexandre Pantoja vs Kai Asakura - UFC 307 - Oct 5th

[Black9]

Wanna See how good Kai Asakura is compared to UFC comp.
Could be Asia's first truly breakout UFC star

You guys into it? And who wins?

 

[markys00]

Wow. Awesome to see.

Some shedogger was clamoring for this fight.

You heard it here first!

 

[Hellowhosthat]

Reuben Carter is renowned on twitter for fake fight announcements unfortunately.

 

[Black9]

Reuben Carter is renowned on twitter for fake fight announcements unfortunately.

Ah, usually i wouldnt post a true non-news source, however Reubun had a few fights recently correct combining with himself saying he has a fight almost finalized the timing makes it a strong outcome IMO.

 

[Brigfa2]

Zero chance of getting a title fight for your debut while there is already a japanese guy who deserves it

 

[Roop Holstry]

If true does Kai stand a legitimate chance against Pantoja? He beat both Manel and Kyoji but also got knocked out in by them in the rematch. I’ve only seen a couple of his fights.

He definitely had age on his side but I’m a casual now so I can’t gauge his skill level.

 

[Bobby Boulders]

I don't buy that scenario. No one comes in and gets a title shot immediately, except Joe Soto (and Fedor would have). They're probably going to match up Kai with Kape, which is honestly the only reasonable matchup for him, at this stage. They're 1-1, need to settle up.

 

[Killer Kadoogan]

Kai has amazing striking, very fast, he beat gucci in Rizin undoubtedly. However this isn't the match up to make and of course UFC does it first. The most stupidest match making ever of all time.

 

[Lord Pyjamas]

Yeah. I don't know who he is but he is fighting Pantoja now. Makes sense.
Sumo style sounds cool!

 

[RockyLockridge]

Zero chance of getting a title fight for your debut while there is already a japanese guy who deserves it

he's booked in a fight

 

[Black9]

Yeah. I don't know who he is but he is fighting Pantoja now. Makes sense.
Sumo style sounds cool!

He has over a million subscribers on youtube, probably the biggest Asian MMA star out there currently.

 

[Lord Pyjamas]

He has over a million subscribers on youtube, probably the biggest Asian MMA star out there currently.

Interesting!
I will google youtube for it. I am still stuck at the Takanori Gomi age when it comes to Asian mma.
Really interesting striking!

 

[Poirierfan]

How old is Pantoja? He's got to be old as fuck for FW. It's pretty amazing he's still doing it up at his age. With that being said, Kai wins this fight imo on cardio if they fight.

 

[Jin Akutsu]

I will wait until the official announcement.

How old is Pantoja? He's got to be old as fuck for FW. It's pretty amazing he's still doing it up at his age. With that being said, Kai wins this fight imo if they fight.

He's 34, but he's been through some wars.

 

[Soggust]

idgaf if he is legit or not

he doesn't deserve a title shot and it's embarrassing by the UFC if it happens, imo

 

[Momentosis]

Kai's got a puncher's chance. Pantoja likes to brawl. Especially early.

 

[Lord Pyjamas]

How old is Pantoja? He's got to be old as fuck for FW. It's pretty amazing he's still doing it up at his age. With that being said, Kai wins this fight imo if they fight.

34 years old but has a head made of concrete to compensate for any faults.
Interesting to see how Kai deals with that. Fight got me interested at least.

 

[laleggenda27]

Better than the endless rematches Pantoja is faced with.

 

[Danespina]

Wooah. Reminds me of the older days, where already renowned fighters could walk in from other promotions and get a title shot immediately, or after one fight.

 

[NoSmilez]

I don't like it. I want to see Kai adapt to that weight class first. He has some holes he needs to patch up on the ground or getting up using a cage. I want Japanese fighters to win but traditionally they come unprepared for competition in America. Simple stuff like come to Vegas and stay a week or two before the event. It could be a money issue but UFC has the PI and pay is more now. They can airbnb a home and UFC can arrange someone to drive them around.