Kai Asakura‘s rise in MMA has been nothing short of spectacular. Hailing from Japan, Asakura first caught attention with his explosive striking and fearless fighting style in the RIZIN Fighting Federation. Known for his knockout power and precision, he quickly became a fan favorite, defeating high-level opponents and claiming the RIZIN Bantamweight Championship.

Asakura’s journey was fueled by relentless dedication and a hunger to prove himself on the global stage. Now entering the UFC, he brings his dynamic skills and relentless spirit, aiming to cement his name among the elite in the sport. His journey epitomizes hard work and ambition. But how much is the Japanese fighter worth? Let us find out about it below.

What is Kai Asakura’s net worth in 2024?

Kai Asakura is coming into the UFC with a lot of hype, from being the two-time RIZIN bantamweight champion to now challenging for UFC flyweight gold in his promotional debut. The Japanese phenom virtually stomped over every opponent put in front of him in the famed Japanese promotion, losing only three out of 15 bouts. Asakura doesn’t just earn his income from fighting but is also involved in a string of business ventures, while also running a popular YouTube channel through which he makes money as well.

According to College Net Worth, Kai Asakura’s net worth is estimated at between $1 million and $3 million, including PPV bonuses and sponsorships. Apart from his income earned from fighting, Asakura also makes money through expanded sponsorships, merchandise sales, and various partnerships with different brands in Japan. But that’s not all, Asakura has a successful online presence and is a big influence in the Japanese online media landscape. Hence, it’s safe to say that the Japanese phenomenon has a steadily rising income apart from fighting.

How much has Kai Asakura made in his career?

We’ve already established Kai Asakura‘s net worth as of 2024. But it’s interesting to see his earning potential from his out-of-fighting ventures as well.

Asakura is a successful YouTuber with 1.37 million subscribers. Asakura posts a lot of fight-related content, but also lives the life of a modern-day online influencer, doing all sorts of content from prank videos to food, and interviews with famous Japanese personalities. According to the aggregating website Social Blade, Kai Asakura’s monthly earnings stand at a lower limit of $1,200 and an upper limit of almost $20,000. His yearly earnings stand at a lower limit of almost $15,000, and an upper limit of $238,000. He started his YouTube channel in June 2019 and has since crossed 600 million in total channel views as of November 2024.

According to a report by Marca, Kai Asakura will make $500,000 for his fight against Alexandre Pantoja at UFC 310. However, his earnings from that night could be up to $1.5 million if he wins, including a win bonus, promotional bonus, and PPV earnings.

The Japanese MMA fighter has all the makings to be a superstar in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, and if he wins on Saturday, he could be the first Japanese UFC champion since Kazushi Sakuraba won Ultimate Japan in 1997. His winning could also open the doors for the UFC to crack the Japanese market, and become a mainstay in that Island nation known for producing incredible MMA talent.