UFC 310: Alexandre Pantoja sleeps Kai Asakura
The UFC concludes its 2024 Pay-Per-View schedule with a bang, as flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja defends his title against the highly anticipated UFC debut of Japanese sensation Kai Asakura in the main event at T-Mobile Arena on Saturday.
Pantoja, the reigning flyweight champion, has solidified his position at the top of a stacked division with victories over Brandon Moreno, Brandon Royval, and Steve Erceg. Asakura, a former two-time Rizin champion, makes his highly anticipated UFC debut with a shot at the title. While Pantoja’s dominant performances have showcased his endurance, Asakura’s elite striking poses a significant threat.
Main card:
- Alexandre Pantoja def. Kai Asakura via sub (RNC) (R2, 2:05)
- Shavkat Rakhmonov def. Ian Machado Garry via UD (48-47 x3)
- Ciryl Gane def. Alexander Volkov via SD (29-28 x2, 28-29)
- Bryce Mitchell def. Kron Gracie via third-round KO (0:39)
- Doo Ho Choi def. Nate Landwehr via third-round TKO (3:21)
Prelims:
- Dominick Reyes vs. Anthony Smith via second-round TKO (2:46)
- Vicente Luque def. Themba Gorimbo via sub (D’arce choke) (R1, 0:52)
- Movsar Evloev def. Aljamain Sterling via unanimous decision (29-28 x3)
- Bryan Battle def. Randy Brown via split decision (29-28 x2, 28-29)
- Eryk Anders def. Chris Weidman via second-round TKO (4:51)
- Joshua Van def. Cody Durden via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-26, 30-27)
- Michael Chiesa def. Max Griffin via submission (RNC) (R3, 1:56)
- Chase Hooper def. Clay Guida via submission (armbar) (R1, 3:41)
ALEXANDRE PANTOJA SUBS KAI ASAKURA!!! AND STILL!! #UFC310pic.twitter.com/qe6gEIWnof
— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) December 8, 2024
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— UFC Español (@UFCEspanol) December 8, 2024
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— UFC Español (@UFCEspanol) December 8, 2024
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