Pantoja vs. Asakura Headlines UFC 310

UFC 310 is set to be a thrilling event with flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja defending his title against Kai Asakura, a debutant from Rizin with an impressive MMA background. The main event is notable due to Asakura's immediate title shot, highlighting his credentials as a former Rizin champion. Shavkat Rakhmonov will face Ian Machado Garry in the co-main event after original opponent Belal Muhammad withdrew due to a foot infection, with significant implications for title contention. Additionally, former champions and high-profile fighters like Aljamain Sterling and Clay Guida feature in the prelims and early prelims, respectively. Pantoja has also expressed interest in a dream fight with Demetrious Johnson, the former UFC flyweight king, as he looks to further cement his legacy.