UFC 310 results: Alexandre Pantoja submits Kai Asakura

LockerRoom Team

30 Dec 2024

UFC 310 aired live in Asia on Sunday, December 8, from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The event had an attendance of 18,648 and a gate of $5 million USD.

UFC Flyweight Championship
UFC flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja successfully defended his title against Kai Asakura in a thrilling contest. The fight started with both men trading flying knees before Pantoja took the action to the ground, where he dominated. In the second round, Pantoja scrambled to Asakura’s back and secured a rear-naked choke to win by submission at 2:05 of Round 2. Pantoja expressed his confidence, stating, "The UFC level here is so high. When the Octagon's locked, this is my town, this is my city."

Co-Main Event

In a battle for a potential welterweight title shot, Shavkat Rakhmonov defeated Ian Machado Garry by unanimous decision (48-47, 48-47, 48-47). The fight was a tactical contest, with Rakhmonov controlling the action with his striking while Garry showed resilience in the final round. Rakhmonov called out UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad, promising a fight to determine the better man.

Asia Representation
Dooho Choi showcased his skills in his 10th UFC year, defeating Nate Landwehr by TKO in Round 3 at 3:21. Choi displayed a versatile game, mixing striking with grappling, and dedicated the win to his upcoming second child, saying, "I am at a new level."

In another highlight, Joshua Van earned a unanimous decision over Cody Durden, delivering a striking masterclass in the second and third rounds.

Performance of the Night Awards

• Alexandre Pantoja
• Vicente Luque
• Chase Hooper
• Kennedy Nzechukwu

Official Results:

UFC Flyweight Championship

• Alexandre Pantoja defeats Kai Asakura by submission (rear-naked choke) at 2:05 of Round 2.

Co-Main Event

• Shavkat Rakhmonov defeats Ian Machado Garry by unanimous decision (48-47, 48-47, 48-47).

Main Card

• Ciryl Gane defeats Alexander Volkov by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28).
• Bryce Mitchell defeats Kron Gracie by KO (elbow) at 0:39 of Round 3.
• Dooho Choi defeats Nate Landwehr by TKO (strikes) at 3:21 of Round 3.

Prelims

• Dominick Reyes defeats Anthony Smith by TKO (strikes) at 4:46 of Round 2.
• Vicente Luque defeats Themba Gorimbo by submission (anaconda choke) at 0:52 of Round 1.
• Movsar Evloev defeats Aljamain Sterling by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28).
• Bryan Battle defeats Randy Brown by split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28).
• Eryk Anders defeats Chris Weidman by TKO (strikes) at 4:51 of Round 2.
• Joshua Van defeats Cody Durden by unanimous decision (29-28, 30-26, 30-27).
• Michael Chiesa defeats Max Griffin by submission (rear-naked choke) at 1:56 of Round 3.
• Chase Hooper defeats Clay Guida by submission (armbar) at 3:41 of Round 1.
• Kennedy Nzechukwu defeats Lukasz Brezeski by TKO (strikes) at 4:51 of Round 1.

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