Kai Asakura, a 31-year-old fighter and former Rizin champion, remains winless in the UFC with a record of 0-2. He lost to Tim Elliott by submission at UFC 319. Asakura expressed disappointment in himself through a social media statement, apologizing to his supporters and accepting criticism. He aims to learn from his losses and become stronger in future fights. Before the UFC, Asakura had a successful record of 13-3 in Rizin, including wins over notable opponents like Manel Kape and Kyoji Horiguchi.
I'm truly sorry to everyone who supported me. Honestly, I'm disappointed in myself. Things don't always go as planned, but I won't give up and will keep working hard to get back on track. I'll become stronger and prove it with results.
Asakura debuted in the promotion with a 125-pound title shot against Alexandre Pantoja at UFC 310 last December. He came up short in his championship bid, succumbing to a rear-naked choke in the second round.
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