Getty Former RIZIN Commentator Discusses Kai Asakura's Popularity in Japan Former RIZIN commentator Joe Ferraro weighed in on Kai Asakura’s immense popularity in Japan. Asakura returns to the octagon at UFC 319, which is scheduled to take place on Aug. 16. He will face Tim Elliott in the opening bout of the pay-per-view main card, providing him a chance to redeem himself. UFC 319 marks Asakura’s second bout in the octagon after his unsuccessful flyweight title attempt at UFC 310. Alexandre