Alexandre Pantoja Defends Flyweight Title Against UFC Debutant Kai Asakura at UFC 310

The reigning champion faces a dangerous knockout artist from Japan in a historic debut title fight this Saturday in Las Vegas.

Alexandre Pantoja, on a six-fight win streak, will make his third title defense since claiming the flyweight belt in 2023.
Kai Asakura, a two-time Rizin bantamweight champion, is making his UFC debut and could become the first Japanese UFC champion if victorious.
Pantoja's grappling expertise and resilience will be tested against Asakura's striking power, with 13 knockouts among his 21 career wins.
The fight marks a rare instance of a UFC debutant receiving an immediate title shot, a decision supported by Asakura's impressive MMA record and Dana White's confidence in his abilities.
UFC 310's main card also features a welterweight clash between undefeated contenders Shavkat Rakhmonov and Ian Machado Garry, and a heavyweight rematch between Ciryl Gane and Alexander Volkov.