U-NEXT Releases Documentary 'FIGHTER’S CODE' Covering Kai Asakura’s 9-Month Journey Following UFC Setbacks
U-NEXT is releasing a documentary series on YouTube tracing Kai Asakura's journey toward his first UFC victory. The release coincides with the live streaming of 'UFC Fight Night' on May 30.
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U-NEXT, a video streaming service operated by USEN & U-NEXT GROUP’s U-NEXT Co., Ltd., is exclusively streaming a two-part documentary series documenting the nine months leading up to Kai Asakura’s quest for his first UFC victory. Additionally, U-NEXT will provide unlimited live streaming of 'UFC Fight Night: Song vs. Figueiredo,' featuring Kai Asakura.
In December 2024, Kai Asakura stepped into the UFC octagon for the first time in the flyweight division. Challenging then-champion Alexandre Pantoja, he suffered a submission loss. A subsequent submission defeat against Tim Elliott in 2025 highlighted the harsh reality of the world's premier fighting stage and the difficulty of securing a victory.
At 'UFC Fight Night: Song vs. Figueiredo,' to be held in Macau on Saturday, May 30 (Japan time), Asakura will face a new challenge in the bantamweight division. U-NEXT will release the original documentary, 'Kai Asakura Documentary: FIGHTER’S CODE,' on the U-NEXT Martial Arts official YouTube channel, covering the nine months leading up to his restart.
The documentary focuses on Asakura as he decides to move up to bantamweight and prepares for his third UFC fight. It captures the behind-the-scenes of his decision-making process and personal thoughts previously left unsaid. It includes a scene where, after two consecutive losses, he admits, 'I was anxious.' The program explores the nine months of trial and error spent trying to secure a win on the world's biggest stage. It also covers his training under his new team, including head coach Masanori Kanehara, who has UFC experience, showing his day-to-day efforts to rebuild from scratch.
Despite his losing streak, Asakura continues to push forward. The program records how those around him, such as Coach Kanehara and his family, watched over him, and captures his interactions with them while preparing for his next fight. The documentary records the nine months from his decision to move up to bantamweight until his upcoming fight, getting closer to Asakura’s 'now.'
'Kai Asakura Documentary: FIGHTER’S CODE'
[Release Date] Part 1: May 25, 2026 (Mon); Part 2: May 26, 2026 (Tue)
[Part 1 Viewing Page] https://youtu.be/KFlxi0AS5Ho
'UFC Fight Night: Song vs. Figueiredo'
[Broadcast Date] May 30, 2026 (Sat) 16:30 until the end of the live broadcast
[Format] Unlimited streaming
[Viewing Page] https://video.unext.jp/livedetail/LIV0000014356
[Catch-up Streaming] From when preparation is complete until June 28 (Sun), 23:59
In December 2024, Kai Asakura stepped into the UFC octagon for the first time in the flyweight division. Challenging then-champion Alexandre Pantoja, he suffered a submission loss. A subsequent submission defeat against Tim Elliott in 2025 highlighted the harsh reality of the world's premier fighting stage and the difficulty of securing a victory.
At 'UFC Fight Night: Song vs. Figueiredo,' to be held in Macau on Saturday, May 30 (Japan time), Asakura will face a new challenge in the bantamweight division. U-NEXT will release the original documentary, 'Kai Asakura Documentary: FIGHTER’S CODE,' on the U-NEXT Martial Arts official YouTube channel, covering the nine months leading up to his restart.
The documentary focuses on Asakura as he decides to move up to bantamweight and prepares for his third UFC fight. It captures the behind-the-scenes of his decision-making process and personal thoughts previously left unsaid. It includes a scene where, after two consecutive losses, he admits, 'I was anxious.' The program explores the nine months of trial and error spent trying to secure a win on the world's biggest stage. It also covers his training under his new team, including head coach Masanori Kanehara, who has UFC experience, showing his day-to-day efforts to rebuild from scratch.
Despite his losing streak, Asakura continues to push forward. The program records how those around him, such as Coach Kanehara and his family, watched over him, and captures his interactions with them while preparing for his next fight. The documentary records the nine months from his decision to move up to bantamweight until his upcoming fight, getting closer to Asakura’s 'now.'
'Kai Asakura Documentary: FIGHTER’S CODE'
[Release Date] Part 1: May 25, 2026 (Mon); Part 2: May 26, 2026 (Tue)
[Part 1 Viewing Page] https://youtu.be/KFlxi0AS5Ho
'UFC Fight Night: Song vs. Figueiredo'
[Broadcast Date] May 30, 2026 (Sat) 16:30 until the end of the live broadcast
[Format] Unlimited streaming
[Viewing Page] https://video.unext.jp/livedetail/LIV0000014356
[Catch-up Streaming] From when preparation is complete until June 28 (Sun), 23:59
FAQ
『朝倉海密着ドキュメンタリー FIGHTER’S CODE』はどこで視聴できますか？
U-NEXT格闘技公式YouTubeチャンネルで配信されます。
ドキュメンタリーの配信日時はいつですか？
前編が2026年5月25日（月）、後編が5月26日（火）に配信されます。
朝倉海選手が次に出場する大会は？
日本時間2026年5月30日（土）開催の『UFCファイトナイト：ソン vs. フィゲイレード』に出場予定です。
U-NEXTで『UFCファイトナイト』は視聴できますか？
はい、見放題で見逃し配信を含めてライブ配信されます。
今回のドキュメンタリーの主な内容は？
バンタム級への転向決断や新チームでのトレーニングなど、UFC2連敗を経て勝利を目指す朝倉海選手の苦悩と成長の9ヶ月間に密着しています。