Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioner Alexandre Pantoja solidified his position as the UFC flyweight champion by submitting challenger Kai Asakura in the second round of their fight at UFC 310. The victory marked Pantoja’s third successful title defense.
Asakura, a Japanese newcomer, showcased impressive speed and striking skills early on, but Pantoja absorbed the blows and countered with his own damage in the stand-up. Once the fight hit the ground, Asakura struggled to mount any significant offense, allowing Pantoja to lock in a rear-naked choke that ultimately led to the submission.
Pantoja’s win secured one of the performance bonuses and an additional $50,000 for his efforts. The Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioner has proven himself as a master of the grappling arts, showcasing his skills against Asakura.
In the co-main event, Shavkat Rakhmonov remained undefeated by edging Ian Machado Garry with a unanimous decision victory. Rakhmonov’s tactical performance earned him a well-deserved win over Garry, setting up a future title shot against Belal Muhammad in 2025.
The results from UFC 310 were marked by several exciting performances, including Bryce Mitchell’s TKO victory over Kron Gracie and Dominick Reyes’ knockout of Anthony Smith. The event also saw the emergence of new talent, with Kennedy Nzechukwu and Chase Hooper both securing victories via submission.
With the final event of 2024 approaching, fans can look forward to a thrilling card featuring Joaquin Buckley vs. Colby Covington as the main attraction at UFC Tampa.
Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/brianmazique/2024/12/08/ufc-310-results-bonus-winners-highlights-and-scorecards