Former Rizin champion Kai Asakura looks to leave an immediate impact in the octagon when he challenges Alexandre Pantoja for the UFC flyweight title at UFC 310 on December 7. The event will air on ESPN+ PPV in the U.S.
Pantoja (28-5) has held the flyweight title since dethroning Brandon Moreno in 2023, successfully defending it twice. The former Ultimate Fighter participant is on a six-fight win streak, with several of the fights during that run being rematches.
Asakura (21-4) is on a two-fight win streak and brings years of experience to the octagon following his run in Rizin. A two-time Rizin bantamweight champion, Asakura has thirteen wins via knockout and will feel right at home at flyweight where he may have the size advantage.
There is a sense of unknown regarding Asakura, especially to a casual audience, but he wants to wow MMA fans with a quick win. However, Pantoja, teammates with former Asakura opponent and champion Kyoji Horiguchi, will not take him lightly. The Brazilian is ready to put on a show and remain champion heading into 2025.
“Maybe people don’t realize how good Kai Asakura is,” Pantoja told UFC.com. “Maybe people think it’s a different level between RIZIN and UFC. But I think when the guy earned the title in a big promotion in Asia, he’s ready for the UFC. I know that, and that’s made me very strong, too.
“When we scheduled the fight, me and Asakura have one hand on the belt because when you fight it’s a 50-50 all the time. I want to put my two hands on the belt again. I want to prove I’m the world champion again.”
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UFC 310 full card results
Main Card
- Alexandre Pantoja (c) vs. Kai Asakura for the UFC flyweight title
- Shavkat Rakhmonov vs. Ian Machado Garry; Welterweights
- Ciryl Gane vs. Alexander Volkov; Heavyweights
- Bryce Mitchell vs. Kron Gracie; Featherweights
- Nate Landwehr vs. Choi Doo-ho; Featherweights
Prelims
- Anthony Smith vs. Dominick Reyes; Light Heavyweights
- Movsar Evloev vs. Aljamain Sterling; Featherweights
- Randy Brown vs. Bryan Battle; Welterweights
- Vicente Luque vs. Themba Gorimbo; Welterweights
Early Prelims
- Chris Weidman vs. Eryk Anders; Catchweight
- Cody Durden vs. Josha Van; Flyweights
- Michael Chiesa vs. Max Griffin; Welterweights
- Clay Guida vs. Chase Hooper; Lightweights
- Kennedy Nzechukwu vs. Lukasz Brzeski; Heavyweights
UFC 310 start time
- Date: Saturday, December 7
- Time: 10 p.m. ET (8 p.m. ET for prelims) | 7 p.m. PT | 3 a.m. GMT | 2 p.m. AEDT
- Main event start time (approx.): 12:30 a.m. ET | 9:30 p.m. PT | 5:30 a.m. GMT | 4:30 p.m. AEDT
- Location: T-Mobile Arena – Las Vegas
UFC 310 will be at the T-Mobile Arena on December 7. The early prelims start at 6 p.m. ET, while the prelims are at 8 p.m. ET. The main card starts at 10 p.m. ET, and Alexandre Pantoja and Kai Asakura should make their way to the octagon around 12:30 a.m. ET, depending on how long the undercard fights last.
Where to watch UFC 310 prelims
The prelims, starting at 8 p.m. ET will air on ESPN+. You can subscribe to ESPN+ for $11.99 on a monthly subscription and $119.99 on an annual subscription.
WATCH: UFC 310: Alexandre Pantoja vs. Kai Asakura on ESPN+
Where to watch UFC 310 main card
The UFC 310 main card is available via pay-per-view on ESPN+. The PPV price for UFC 310 is $79.99 for current subscribers. For a limited time, get 12 months of ESPN+ for the price of 9 with the purchase of an annual plan.
The event can be purchased through the streaming platform Kayo in Australia, with no subscription needed. The PPV price for UFC 310 is $59.95.
In the U.K., the event will be available via TNT Sports (￡3.99/month or ￡39.99/year via discovery+).
