Kai Asakura feels strong at bantamweight, targets August return in Shanghai

Kai Asakura says he feels excellent at bantamweight and wants to return in August at the Shanghai card. After two consecutive losses, he seriously considered retirement if he lost again, fearing he would be cut from the UFC. He believes he retains more muscle mass and power at 135 pounds than he did at flyweight, and suffered no injuries in his recent win. Asakura aims to finish his next opponent by knockout and face a ranked fighter.