"Asakura, a former Rizin title holder, will take on Tim Elliott at UFC 319 after debuting in a flyweight title match at UFC 310."
"Tim Elliott, a previous UFC flyweight title challenger, has won three of his last four fights and most recently submitted Su Mudaerji."
Kai Asakura is scheduled to face Tim Elliott at UFC 319, which takes place on August 16 in Chicago. Both fighters have confirmed their matchup via social media. Asakura, a former Rizin Fighting Federation champion, had a challenging UFC debut, losing in a flyweight title fight to Alexandre Pantjoa. Despite this setback, he previously enjoyed success with five victories in six fights in Japan. On the other hand, Elliott is a seasoned competitor, with a history as a flyweight title challenger and recent victories under his belt, including a submission win over Su Mudaerji.
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