Mon Dec 09 01:49:44 UTC 2024: ## Pantoja Retains Title in Thrilling UFC 310 Main Event
**Las Vegas, NV** – UFC flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja successfully defended his title against RIZIN champion Kai Asakura in a thrilling main event at UFC 310 on Saturday night at the T-Mobile Arena. Pantoja secured a second-round rear-naked choke submission victory, extending his winning streak to seven fights. Asakura, making his UFC debut, put up a valiant effort but ultimately fell short.
The co-main event saw undefeated Shavkat Rakhmonov hand Ian Machado Garry his first career loss via unanimous decision, solidifying Rakhmonov’s position as a rising star in the welterweight division.
The card also featured several other exciting matchups, including:
* **Ciryl Gane’s** split decision victory over Alexander Volkov.
* **Bryce Mitchell’s** impressive third-round knockout of Kron Gracie.
* **Doo Ho Choi’s** third-round TKO win over Nate Landwehr.
* **Dominick Reyes’** second-round TKO victory over Anthony Smith.
* **Vicente Luque’s** first-round submission win over Themba Gorimbo.
* **Movsar Evloev’s** unanimous decision victory over Aljamain Sterling.
Other notable wins on the undercard included Bryan Battle, Eryk Anders, Joshua Van, Michael Chiesa, Chase Hooper, and Kennedy Nzechukwu. UFC 310 delivered a night of captivating fights and showcased several rising stars in the mixed martial arts world.
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