“Bro Almost Met God” – Kai Asakura Leaves MMA Fans in Stitches as Hilarious Prank Goes Viral Before Alexandre Pantoja Fight at UFC 310

What happens when you try to confront an MMA fighter in disguise? Kai Asakura, the UFC’s latest addition and upcoming challenger for the flyweight crown at UFC 310 recently left fans rolling on the floor with his antics! What was it? In a prank video for his YouTube channel, the set up was simple yet effective. A cigarette butt on the ground, a casual smoker, and Asakura playing the role of a civic-minded citizen. The result? Comedy gold.

“I’m picking up litter around here,” Asakura began, his tone polite but firm. The smoker, unimpressed, retorted, “So?” From there, the conversation spiraled into a bizarre standoff, with Asakura urging the man to pick up his cigarette while the latter doubled down on his refusal. The situation took a turn when Asakura revealed his identity.

“If you really want to do this, I’m fine with that. Because I’m a fighter” he stated calmly when the smoker threatened to escalate. The shift was instantaneous. Upon realizing he was talking to THE Kai Asakura—one-half of the famous Asakura brothers with his elder brother Mikuru—the man’s bravado evaporated.

“Hey wait, I can’t beat him. Go to the gym? No way!  Shall I pick it up? This is crazy! Seriously, you’re Asakura? I am actually a big fan of you!” he stammered, quickly scooping up the litter he had adamantly refused to touch moments earlier.  The prank, which was also shared by ESPN MMA on Instagram, has since gone viral and showcased Asakura’s charm and humor. Fans flooded social media with reactions, blending laughter with admiration and here’s a look at what the netizens had to say!

Fans left clutching their sides at Kai Asakura’s viral prank but highlight concerns for UFC 310

While the fans couldn’t contain their laughter at the prank, the conversation shifted to more serious matters, Asakura’s upcoming UFC debut against flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja. Asakura, a two-time RIZIN bantamweight champion, enters the UFC with a record that speaks for itself, 21 wins, 13 knockout finishes, and a reputation for delivering highlight-reel moments. But standing in his way is ‘The Cannibal’, currently on a six-fight win streak and with a knack for making the elite competition look average, the Brazilian has cemented himself as the king of the UFC ‘s flyweight division.

“lol Asakura seems fun. But fortunately we already have a great champion. Pantoja will grapple him to a close decision”

But others were left shocked at the man’s audacity to want to get into a fight with Asakura. The Japanese MMA star handled himself admirably in the face of the smoker’s aggression. However, the fans claimed that if they had the same skills as Asakura, it would be over before it even began! What do you think?

“Bro is playing with fire if I was as skilled as Asakura bro would be out”

Some pointed out that the change in tone was almost instantaneous. Asakura had offered the smoker a chance, “If you really want to fight, come to my gym and spar”, but the prank was in full effect once the reveal was made and his demeanor shifted at the same moment!

“I am actually a big fan of you”

While the prank had a happy ending in the end with the smoker recognizing Asakura and picking up his litter, fans pointed out that things could have gone south very quickly. In fact, earlier this year, Israel Adesanya was involved in a heated verbal altercation with a man in public. It wasn’t a prank and after the incident, ‘The Last Stylebender’ released a statement where he revealed, “Threatening violence is no joke. It’s very dangerous, and incidents like this must not be glorified online.”

“Bro almost met god”

But as the fans pointed out, the smoker should thank his lucky stars for his friend who intervened when he was trying to be aggressive towards Asakura and pointed out, “He’s one of the Asakura Brothers… The younger brother.”

“Everyone needs a homie like the 2nd guy”

In the end, Kai Asakura’s prank proved to be both a hilarious spectacle and a testament to his cool demeanor under pressure. It’s a moment that not only entertained fans but also highlighted Asakura’s ability to defuse tension without resorting to aggression. But even as laughter from the prank echoed across social media, attention quickly shifted to the real test awaiting Asakura at UFC 310. Can the RIZIN veteran bring the same poise and adaptability to his clash with Alexandre Pantoja? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!