UFC Shanghai: Kai Asakura Thrills With Second Straight Stoppage, Finishes Aoriqileng

Former two-time RIZIN champ Kai Asakura was looking to build on his first victory inside the UFC octagon when he faced off against Aoriqileng at UFC Shanghai on Saturday. Asakura had come up short in an immediate title shot at flyweight, then lost again against Tim Elliott before moving back to 135lbs to snag his first win. The Japanese star was in enemy territory against Mongolian Aoriqileng, who entered off a loss against Cody Haddon. Both fighters started cautiously in the opening round, feeling each other out and gauging distance through the first minute. Asakura pressed forward, landing a good...