Kai Asakura vs Cameron Smotherman
Age
32|29
Height
5'8"|5'9"
Reach
69"|69"
Stance
Orthodox|Orthodox
Career Statistics
| Statistic | Kai Asakura | Cameron Smotherman | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Striking | |||
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | 39.6% | 37.3% | — |
| Sig. Strikes Landed/min | 3.1 | 4.0 | ► |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed/min | 3.1 | 3.4 | — |
| Strike Differential | -0.1/min | 0.6/min | — |
| Grappling | |||
| Takedown Accuracy | 0.0% | 0.0% | — |
| Takedown Defense | 50.0% | 62.5% | ► |
| Takedowns Landed/15min | 0.0 | 0.0 | — |
| Submission Attempts/15min | 0.0 | 0.0 | — |
| Control Time/15min | 0:41 | 0:00 | — |
| Finishing Ability | |||
| KO/TKO % of Wins | 100.0% | 0.0% | — |
| Submission % of Wins | 0.0% | 0.0% | — |
| Decision % of Wins | 0.0% | 100.0% | — |
| Avg Fight Time | 6:02 | 11:42 | — |
| Secondary Stats | |||
| Knockdowns/15min | 1.2 | 0.0 | — |
| Reversals/15min | 0.0 | 0.0 | — |
| Edges | 0 | 2 | 7 even |
Fight Dynamics
Career Striking Volume
Kai Asakura
Cameron Smotherman
League median
| Statistic | Kai Asakura | Cameron Smotherman | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fight Shape | |||
| Fight Completion Rate | 34.5% | 78.1% | — |
| Avg Fight Time | 6:02 | 11:42 | — |
| % Fights Inside the Distance | 100.0% | 25.0% | — |
| Strength of UFC Schedule | |||
| Opponent UFC Win % (all) | 55.3% | 54.2% | — |
| Opponent UFC Record (all) | 26-21 (55.3%) | 13-11 (54.2%) | — |
| Opponent Record (among wins) | 5-7 (41.7%) | 3-3 (50.0%) | — |
| Positional Profile | |||
| % Time at Distance (approx.) | 76.0% | 67.2% | — |
| % Time in Control | 4.6% | 0.1% | — |
| % Time Controlled | 19.3% | 32.8% | ◀ |
| Control Rate of Clinch/Ground Time | 19.3% | 0.2% | ◀ |
| Distance Striking | |||
| Distance Sig. Landed / Min | 3.65 | 5.63 | ▶ |
| Distance Sig. Absorbed / Min | 3.98 | 4.58 | — |
| Distance Striking Differential / Min | -0.33 | +1.05 | ▶ |
| Distance Strike Accuracy | 38.1% | 36.6% | — |
| Distance Strike Defense | 52.6% | 60.5% | ▶ |
| Power & Pressure | |||
| KDs per 100 Power Strikes | 3.28 | 0.00 | ◀ |
| Knocked Down per 100 Absorbed | 0.00 | 0.83 | ◀ |
| TD Attempts per 5 Distance Min | 0.27 | 0.00 | — |
| TDs Faced per 5 Distance Min | 2.73 | 3.82 | — |
| Fade Index (R3 / R1 pace) | — | 1.34 | — |
UFC fights only. Metrics with insufficient data show "—" and award no edge.
Methodology →
Last 5 Fights (Averages)
| Statistic | Kai Asakura | Cameron Smotherman | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | 39.6% | 37.3% | — |
| Sig. Strikes Landed/min | 3.1 | 4.0 | ► |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed/min | 3.1 | 3.4 | — |
| Takedown Accuracy | 0.0% | 0.0% | — |
| Takedown Defense | 50.0% | 62.5% | ► |
| Control Time/Fight | 0:16 | 0:00 | — |
| Edges | 0 | 2 | 4 even |
Last 3 Fights
Kai Asakura
WIN
vs. Aoriqileng
UFC Fight Night: Nurmagomedov vs. Song • Aug 2026Bantamweight
Kai Asakura27/5054%TD 0/1Ctrl 0:39KD 1
Aoriqileng14/2850%TD 0/0Ctrl 0:00
WIN
vs. Cameron Smotherman
UFC Fight Night: Song vs. Figueiredo • May 2026Bantamweight
Kai Asakura9/2143%TD 0/0Ctrl 0:03KD 1
Cameron Smotherman3/743%TD 0/0Ctrl 0:00
LOSS
vs. Tim Elliott
UFC 319: Du Plessis vs. Chimaev • Aug 2025Flyweight
Kai Asakura21/8724%TD 0/0Ctrl 0:01
Tim Elliott27/7138%TD 2/3Ctrl 1:54
Cameron Smotherman
LOSS
vs. Kai Asakura
UFC Fight Night: Song vs. Figueiredo • May 2026Bantamweight
Cameron Smotherman3/743%TD 0/0Ctrl 0:00
Kai Asakura9/2143%TD 0/0Ctrl 0:03KD 1
LOSS
vs. Ricky Simon
UFC Fight Night: Usman vs. Buckley • Jun 2025Bantamweight
Cameron Smotherman29/9929%TD 0/0Ctrl 0:02
Ricky Simon34/7446%TD 3/10Ctrl 9:13
LOSS
vs. Serhiy Sidey
UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. Figueiredo • May 2025Bantamweight
Cameron Smotherman58/13443%TD 0/0Ctrl 0:00
Serhiy Sidey55/13242%TD 5/12Ctrl 4:12
Common Opponents
No Common Opponents
Analysis Summary
Striking Volume: Cameron Smotherman is the busier striker, landing 4.0 significant strikes per minute vs 3.1. Their opponent absorbs 3.1 strikes per minute on average — Cameron Smotherman's output should find a target.
Finish Threat: Kai Asakura finishes 100% of wins (100% KO/TKO, 0% sub).
Fight Length: Cameron Smotherman's fights average 11:42 vs 6:02 for Kai Asakura. If this reaches the championship rounds, Cameron Smotherman's conditioning history becomes a factor.