Kai Asakura is combating for the flyweight title in the primary occasion of UFC 310 — his first-ever bout in america — and the Japanese MMA star says there’s one particular individual he’d like to see Octagon-side … Shohei Ohtani!

TMZ Sports activities just lately chopped it up with 31-year-old Asakura earlier than his UFC debut — a title bout vs. Alexandre Pantoja happening December 10 in Las Vegas — and the 21-4 fighter hopes the newly minted World Collection champ can squeeze in a visit to Sin Metropolis.

“I’ve by no means met [Ohtani],” Asakura instructed us by way of a translator. “However I might love him to return and watch my combat.”

It is unclear if Shohei is even a combat fan … nevertheless it’s routine to see massive stars, together with high athletes, at UFC occasions.

As for what Shohei, or another people watching, can anticipate to see from Kai … here is what he needed to say.

“They’re gonna understand that I’ve an explosive combat model,” he mentioned. “I feel they’re gonna see one thing that they’ve by no means seen earlier than, and I need them to be my followers after this combat as properly going ahead.”

We additionally requested Asakura whether or not 21-4 Pantoja, trying to make his third title protection, is his hardest opponent.

“I do not assume so,” he mentioned, losing no time.