Alexandre Pantoja recalls moment Kai Asakura earned his respect, before he knew the name
LAS VEGAS – Alexandre Pantoja remembers hearing the name Kai Askaura for the first time. It was 2019, and Pantoja (28-5 MMA, 12-3 UFC) suddenly was interested to learn more. Asakura (21-4 MMA, 0-0 UFC) had just knocked out Kyoji Horiguchi, a teammate Pantoja holds in the highest regard.