The UFC 310 event was a highly anticipated one, with a stacked card featuring some of the biggest names in the sport. However, the main event of the evening was undoubtedly the flyweight bout between Alexandre Pantoja and Kai Asakura.
Pantoja, a Brazilian mixed martial artist, has been a force to be reckoned with in the flyweight division. With a record of 24-5-0, he has established himself as one of the top contenders in the weight class. Asakura, on the other hand, is a Japanese mixed martial artist who has been making waves in the UFC with his impressive striking skills.
The bout between Pantoja and Asakura was expected to be a closely contested one, with both fighters looking to make a statement in the flyweight division. The crowd at the T-Mobile Arena was electric as the two fighters made their way to the Octagon, ready to put everything on the line.
The fight began with both fighters feeling each other out, each looking for an opening to strike. Asakura came out swinging, landing several good shots in the early going. However, Pantoja was able to weather the storm and began to find his rhythm, landing several good shots of his own.
As the fight wore on, it became clear that Pantoja was the more well-rounded fighter. He was able to use his grappling skills to take Asakura down to the mat, where he was able to land several good shots. Asakura, on the other hand, was unable to mount any significant offense, and was ultimately forced to submit to a rear-naked choke in the second round.
The victory was a significant one for Pantoja, who solidified his position as one of the top contenders in the flyweight division. Asakura, on the other hand, was left to ponder what could have been, as he suffered his second consecutive loss in the UFC.
In the co-main event of the evening, bantamweight contender Aljamain Sterling faced off against Cory Sandhagen. The fight was a closely contested one, with both fighters giving it their all. However, in the end, it was Sterling who emerged victorious, winning by unanimous decision.
The event also featured several other notable bouts, including a lightweight fight between Islam Makhachev and Dan Hooker. Makhachev, the current lightweight champion, was able to dominate the fight, winning by unanimous decision.
Overall, the UFC 310 event was a highly entertaining one, with several exciting bouts and a number of significant victories. The event was a testament to the strength and depth of the UFC, and set the stage for several exciting matchups in the coming months.
The main card results for the event were as follows:
* Alexandre Pantoja def. Kai Asakura via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 2, 2:45
* Aljamain Sterling def. Cory Sandhagen via unanimous decision (48-47, 48-47, 49-46)
* Islam Makhachev def. Dan Hooker via unanimous decision (48-47, 49-46, 50-45)
* Jan Blachowicz def. Aleksandar Rakic via TKO (punches) – Round 3, 1:24
* Viviane Araujo def. Andrea Lee via unanimous decision (48-47, 49-46, 50-45)
