Sun Dec 08 14:08:07 UTC 2024: ## Pantoja Chokes Out Asakura to Retain UFC Flyweight Title at UFC 310
**LAS VEGAS, NV (December 8, 2024)** — Alexandre Pantoja successfully defended his UFC flyweight title last night at UFC 310, submitting challenger Kai Asakura via rear-naked choke in the second round. The fight, which ended at the 2:05 mark of the second round, showcased Pantoja’s superior grappling skills against Asakura’s striking power.
Pantoja, a -275 betting favorite, improved his record to 29-5 and extended his winning streak to seven fights, three of which ended with rear-naked chokes. Asakura, making his UFC debut, fell to 21-5. Pantoja celebrated his victory, asserting his dominance in the Octagon.
The main event was unexpectedly shifted after welterweight champion Belal Muhammad withdrew due to a foot injury. In the revised main event, Shavkat Rakhmonov defeated Ian Machado Garry by unanimous decision, marking the first time Rakhmonov went to a decision in his career.
Other notable fights included a split-decision victory for Ciryl Gane over Alexander Volkov in a heavyweight bout, and a third-round stoppage win for Bryce Mitchell over Kron Gracie in a featherweight match. Dooho Choi also secured a third-round stoppage victory against Nate Landwehr.
The undercard featured former champions Aljamain Sterling and Chris Weidman. Sterling lost a decision to Movsar Evloev, while Eryk Anders defeated Weidman by TKO.
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