Kai Asakura is combating for the flyweight title in the principle occasion of UFC 310 — his first-ever bout in america — and the Japanese MMA star says there’s one particular particular person 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 advised us by means of a translator. “However I would love him to come back and watch my battle.”

It is unclear if Shohei is even a battle fan … but it surely’s routine to see large stars, together with prime athletes, at UFC occasions.

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

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

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

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