Japan’s Kai Asakura started his career in street fighting and never expected himself to go pro. Instead, he was thrust forward by those around him who recognized his innate talent. Toyohashi streets, The Outsider, Rizin, and the UFC have all felt the power of Asakura. This is his story from the streets to the UFC.
Kai Asakura
Raised alongside his older brother Mikuru, the two were no strangers to conflict. Their mother attempted to enroll them in boxing but it just didn’t stick. Kai Asakura recalled his reputation in an interview:
“From elementary school, we were constantly having bloody fights with each other.