In an electric night of fights at UFC 310 in Las Vegas, reigning flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja showcased his dominance, forcing Kai Asakura to submit in the second round of the main event. This victory marked Pantoja’s third successful title defense and extended his impressive winning streak to seven.

“This is the level, the UFC level,” Pantoja declared in his post-fight interview, cementing his position as one of the best in the division.

The Main Event: Pantoja vs. Asakura

The fight began with both competitors adopting a cautious approach, trading strikes from range. Asakura, a former two-time RIZIN bantamweight champion, attempted a flying knee early on, but it was Pantoja who landed the more effective strikes, tallying 32 significant strikes to Asakura’s 17 in the opening round.

In the second round, Pantoja’s grappling expertise took over. He secured a dominant position and locked in a submission that left Asakura with no choice but to tap out. Asakura, now 21-5, had vacated his RIZIN title in June to join the UFC, but he faced a tough introduction to the highest level of competition.

Shavkat Rakhmonov Remains Undefeated

In the welterweight co-main event, Shavkat Rakhmonov improved his unblemished record to 19-0 with a unanimous decision victory over Ian Machado Garry. The bout, scored 48-47 by all three judges, marked the first time Rakhmonov went the distance in his professional career.

Garry, previously undefeated at 15-1, pushed Rakhmonov to the limit, but the Kazakh fighter’s precision striking and resilience secured the win. Next, Rakhmonov is set to face welterweight champion Belal Muhammad, who was originally scheduled to fight him before a foot injury sidelined the champion.

Ciryl Gane Edges Out Alexander Volkov

Heavyweight contender Ciryl Gane earned a hard-fought split-decision win over Alexander Volkov, with scores of 29-28, 28-29, and 29-28. Gane utilized his grappling skills, including two submission attempts, to stifle Volkov’s offense.

This victory marked Gane’s second win over Volkov, having defeated him by decision in 2021. Gane, now 13-2, ended Volkov’s four-fight winning streak and solidified his position in the heavyweight rankings.

Bryce Mitchell Bounces Back

Featherweight standout Bryce Mitchell returned to the octagon with a third-round TKO victory over Kron Gracie. Despite a lackluster start, Mitchell’s grappling and ground-and-pound skills shone through, as he secured a takedown and finished the fight with a barrage of elbows.

The win was Mitchell’s first in nearly a year, improving his record to 17-3. Meanwhile, Gracie, now 5-3, has lost three consecutive fights.

DooHo Choi Dominates Nate Landwehr

In the opening bout of the main card, featherweight DooHo Choi delivered a standout performance against Nate Landwehr. Choi controlled the striking exchanges and overwhelmed Landwehr, earning a TKO victory late in the third round.

With the win, Choi improved to 16-4-1, while Landwehr suffered his first defeat since June 2023, falling to 18-6.

A Night of High-Stakes Action

UFC 310 delivered thrilling performances across the board, with champions solidifying their legacies and rising stars proving their worth. The event’s standout moments, from Pantoja’s submission mastery to Rakhmonov’s resilience, set the stage for exciting matchups in the coming months. Fans eagerly await what’s next for the victors as they continue their climb in the world’s premier MMA organization.