Family Business: A Look At Sibling Prospects in MMA

Mikuru Asakura, RIZIN 26 Credit: RIZIN FF

Twin brothers Josh Wang-Kim (4-0) and John Wang-Kim (1-0) are siblings that had successful amateur careers and recently turned pro in 2020. Josh went 15-1 as an amateur and won multiple regional titles. One that includes the Tuff-N-Uff featherweight championship. Jose has more eyes on him recently fighting for Cage Warriors in California. John also went 15-1 as an amateur and won numerous titles. Along with winning the Tuff-N-Uff featherweight and bantamweight title. Twin brothers with twin records, and twin-like skillsets.

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil is home to brothers Kaue (6-1) and Kaua (5-0) Fernandes. Kaue did recently lose breaking his undefeated streak. Ultimately, his gas tank failed him but the talent is still there. Kaua is the undefeated bantamweight who has a background in Muay Thai and is a BJJ black belt. They train out of Nova Uniao and both have a bright future.

Anyone that watches RIZIN knows who the Asakura brothers are. Mikuru (16-3), a featherweight, is the older brother but has slightly less experience. He’s won his last two fights where Kai (19-4) lost his most recent fight. Both these guys are must watch TV and have been some of the best JMMA talents in recent years. They are staples of RIZIN and Japan worldwide. Both are fearsome strikers that have proven it time after time.