Alexandre Pantoja's Latest Title Challenger. It's not every day you see a fighter get a title shot in their UFC debut, but that was the case for Asakura, the two-time RIZIN Bantam

Kai Asakura’s bid to become the UFC’s second-ever Japanese-born champion fell short in the UFC 310 main event on Saturday in Las Vegas. After a quick ascent to a title shot in his debut, Alexandre Pantoja proved to Asakura that there are levels in the flyweight division, tapping Asakura by rear-naked choke.

UFC newcomer Kai Asakura has broken his silence following his defeat to Alexandre Pantoja in the main event of UFC 310.

Kai Asakura has a chance to make history in more ways than one at UFC 310, but it will be tough sledding against Alexandre Pantoja.

Kai Asakura reflects on UFC 310 loss, tells his supporters that he will come back stronger and go on to become a champion

Alexandre Pantoja successfully defended his flyweight title Saturday night with a technical submission of Kai Asakura, using a rear naked choke to put his challenger to sleep at the 2:05 mark of the second round.

Check out the best photos from Alexandre Pantoja's second-round submission win over Kai Asakura at UFC 310 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. (Fight and venue photos by Stephen R. Sylvanie, USA Today Spo

It's moving day in the UFC rankings. UFC 310 Results & Highlights – Alexandre Pantoja vs. Kai Asakura While not the biggest pay-per-view of the year, UFC 310 de

At the time in which Alexandre Pantoja outlasted Brandon Moreno via split decision in July 2023 to capture the UFC flyweight title following such a brutal and all-action affair, the new champion at 125 pounds was considered a great story but it was hard to imagine anyone thinking it would last all that long.

Here are the walkout times for the UFC 310 main event between Pantoja and Asakura. The UFC 310 lineup consists of 14 fights. Early prelims start at 6 p.m ET, prelims at 8 p.m. ET, and the pay-per-view main card is at 10 p.m. ET.