Kai Asakura vs Cameron Smotherman

Kai Asakura

Pro 22-6-0  |  UFC 1-2-0
VS

Cameron Smotherman

Pro 12-7-0  |  UFC 1-3-0
Age
32|28
Height
5'8"|5'9"
Reach
69"|69"
Stance
Orthodox|Orthodox

Career Statistics

Statistic Kai Asakura Cameron Smotherman Edge
Striking
Sig. Strike Accuracy34.3%37.3%
Sig. Strikes Landed/min2.54.0
Sig. Strikes Absorbed/min3.33.4
Strike Differential-0.8/min0.6/min
Grappling
Takedown Accuracy0.0%0.0%
Takedown Defense50.0%62.5%
Takedowns Landed/15min0.00.0
Submission Attempts/15min0.00.0
Control Time/15min0:220:00
Finishing Ability
KO/TKO % of Wins100.0%0.0%
Submission % of Wins0.0%0.0%
Decision % of Wins0.0%100.0%
Avg Fight Time6:1111:42
Secondary Stats
Knockdowns/15min0.80.0
Reversals/15min0.00.0
Edges036 even

Fight Dynamics

Career Striking Volume
Kai Asakura   Cameron Smotherman   League median
StatisticKai AsakuraCameron SmothermanEdge
Fight Shape
Fight Completion Rate33.8%78.1%
Avg Fight Time6:1111:42
% Fights Inside the Distance100.0%25.0%
Strength of UFC Schedule
Opponent UFC Win % (all)57.9%54.2%
Opponent UFC Record (all)22-16 (57.9%)13-11 (54.2%)
Opponent Record (among wins)1-2 (33.3%)3-3 (50.0%)
Positional Profile
% Time at Distance (approx.)72.4%67.2%
% Time in Control2.5%0.1%
% Time Controlled25.1%32.8%
Control Rate of Clinch/Ground Time9.1%0.2%
Distance Striking
Distance Sig. Landed / Min3.425.63
Distance Sig. Absorbed / Min4.394.58
Distance Striking Differential / Min-0.97+1.05
Distance Strike Accuracy34.6%36.6%
Distance Strike Defense53.2%60.5%
Power & Pressure
KDs per 100 Power Strikes2.380.00
Knocked Down per 100 Absorbed0.000.83
TD Attempts per 5 Distance Min0.000.00
TDs Faced per 5 Distance Min3.723.82
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 Accuracy34.3%37.3%
Sig. Strikes Landed/min2.54.0
Sig. Strikes Absorbed/min3.33.4
Takedown Accuracy0.0%0.0%
Takedown Defense50.0%62.5%
Control Time/Fight0:090:00
Edges024 even

Last 3 Fights

Kai Asakura

WIN
vs. Cameron Smotherman
UFC Fight Night: Song vs. Figueiredo • May 2026Bantamweight
KO/TKO (Punch) • Rd 1, 1:50
Kai Asakura9/2143%TD 0/0Ctrl 0:03KD 1
Cameron Smotherman3/743%TD 0/0Ctrl 0:00
▼ Rounds
LOSS
vs. Tim Elliott
UFC 319: Du Plessis vs. Chimaev • Aug 2025Flyweight
Submission (Guillotine Choke) • Rd 2, 4:39
Kai Asakura21/8724%TD 0/0Ctrl 0:01
Tim Elliott27/7138%TD 2/3Ctrl 1:54
▼ Rounds
LOSS
vs. Alexandre Pantoja
UFC 310: Pantoja vs. Asakura • Dec 2024FlyweightTITLE
Submission (Rear Naked Choke) • Rd 2, 2:05
Kai Asakura17/2959%TD 0/0Ctrl 0:24
Alexandre Pantoja32/5262%TD 3/7Ctrl 2:46
▼ Rounds

Cameron Smotherman

LOSS
vs. Kai Asakura
UFC Fight Night: Song vs. Figueiredo • May 2026Bantamweight
KO/TKO (Punch) • Rd 1, 1:50
Cameron Smotherman3/743%TD 0/0Ctrl 0:00
Kai Asakura9/2143%TD 0/0Ctrl 0:03KD 1
▼ Rounds
LOSS
vs. Ricky Simon
UFC Fight Night: Usman vs. Buckley • Jun 2025Bantamweight
Decision (Unanimous) • Rd 3, 5:00
Cameron Smotherman29/9929%TD 0/0Ctrl 0:02
Ricky Simon34/7446%TD 3/10Ctrl 9:13
▼ Rounds
LOSS
vs. Serhiy Sidey
Decision (Unanimous) • Rd 3, 5:00
Cameron Smotherman58/13443%TD 0/0Ctrl 0:00
Serhiy Sidey55/13242%TD 5/12Ctrl 4:12
▼ Rounds

Common Opponents

No Common Opponents

Analysis Summary

Striking Volume: Cameron Smotherman is the busier striker, landing 4.0 significant strikes per minute vs 2.5. Their opponent absorbs 3.3 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 6:11 for Kai Asakura. If this reaches the championship rounds, Cameron Smotherman's conditioning history becomes a factor.

Last updated: 2026-08-13 | Data source: UFCStats.com