Kai Asakura's old street prank video with strangers spark hilarious reactions ahead of UFC 310 debut: "Bro is playing with fire"

Kai Asakura, a former two-time RIZIN bantamweight champion, is set to make his UFC debut on Dec. 7, 2024, against flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja in the main event of UFC 310 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. With a stellar 21-4 record and 16 finishes, Asakura is a decorated fighter known for defeating top-tier opponents like Manel Kape and Kyoji Horiguchi.

In the lead-up to his debut, a resurfaced video of Asakura pulling a street prank has gone viral. The clip shows him confronting a smoker who refused to pick up his litter.

Calmly revealing his identity as a fighter after the man threatened him, Asakura turned the standoff around. The smoker, stunned to recognize the fighter, quickly complied, admitting he was a fan.

The video, shared on ESPN MMA’s Instagram, drew amusing fan reactions:

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

Another added:

“Bro almost met god”

Another chimed in and wrote:

“Bro is having his life flash before his eyes”

Check out some of the fan reactions below:

Fans react to Kai Asakura's old prank video

Check out the original clip uploaded to Asakura's YouTube channel below:

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Alexandre Pantoja and Kai Asakura exchange words ahead of main-event showdown at UFC 310

The tension is rising as UFC flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja and Japanese sensation Kai Asakura exchange heated words ahead of their showdown at UFC 310.

Asakura, known for his knockout power, made a bold declaration in the event's promo video:

"My advantage over Pantoja is that I can finish him in one shot. So if he makes even one mistake, I’m confident that I can KO him in one shot."

Check out Kai Asakura’s comments below:

The challenger’s confidence reflects his reputation for delivering highlight-reel finishes, and he’s looking to shake up the flyweight division in his first UFC outing.

Pantoja, unfazed, responded with a chilling retort:

"Wherever the fight goes, it will be my fight. At UFC 310, I want to finish Asakura. I want to bring his head for my table."

The verbal sparring has set the stage for a thrilling bout, with Pantoja aiming to solidify his dominance and Asakura seeking to become a breakout star.