The UFC is full of wild origin stories, but Kai Asakura’s might just take the cake. Growing up in Japan, Asakura didn’t exactly have a typical path to becoming a professional fighter. His journey began in the most unexpected place – right on the streets, with his own brother serving as both mentor and tormentor.
Asakura‘s older brother was something of a local legend in their neighborhood. He was a street-fighting machine who had seemingly beaten every potential challenger in the area. When no more opponents were left to confront, he turned his attention to the youngest member of the family – Kai himself.
“The story of how I got into MMA is quite crazy. My older brother was fighting in the street every day. He beat everyone, and there was no one left to fight. So, one day, my older brother called me into the street at night. Suddenly he gave me some boxing gloves to wear. He was really trying to kill me with each strike,” said Asakura via The UFC 310 Countdown Episode.
Kai Asakura’s first ever fight was a street fight against his own brother
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“One day, my older brother called me out into the street… He was really trying to kill me with each strike.”
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Instead of crumbling under the pressure, Kai Asakura discovered something profound about himself. He managed to dodge every single punch, displaying a natural agility and instinct that would later define his fighting career. In that moment of survival, a future UFC fighter was born.
This street fight wasn’t just a random violent encounter. It was a crucible that forged Kai Asakura’s fighting spirit. Where many would have been traumatized, he found inspiration. His brother’s extreme method of testing him became the catalyst for a professional MMA career that would eventually land him a UFC title shot.
Kai Asakura Joins EA UFC Game Roster Ahead Of His Fight With Alexandre Pantoja
The gaming world recently received some exciting news. EA Sports announced two fresh faces joining their UFC 5 roster: Kai Asakura and Michael Morales. But here’s what’s interesting: Asakura hasn’t even fought his first UFC match yet. For him, getting added to EA UFC 5 before his actual UFC debut is like being handed a VIP pass to stardom.
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His in-game stats are already turning heads. Asakura looks like a digital fighting machine with 91 accuracy, 94 footwork, and 90 clinch striking. These numbers suggest the game developers see something special in this newcomer. After all, he is getting a straight title shot in his debut.
If Kai Asakura wins, he will make history as the first Japanese UFC champion. The game addition is like a pre-fight hype machine, letting fans simulate the showdown before it even happens. This game roster addition is more than just a fun feature. It’s a statement from UFC about Asakura’s potential. While some fighters work years to get noticed, he’s generating buzz before his first official fight.
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