MMA Junkie analyst Dan Tom goes in-depth to break down the biggest fights in the UFC. Today, he takes a closer look at the UFC 310 main event between flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja and promotional newcomer Kai Asakura . Alexandre Pantoja preview Staple info: Record: 28-5 MMA, 12-3 UFC Height: 5’5″ Age: 34 Weight: 125 lbs. Reach: 68″ Last fight: Decision win over Steve Erceg (May 4, 2024) Camp: American Top Team (Florida) Stance/striking style: Orthodox/muay Thai Risk management: Fair Supplemental info: + UFC flyweight champion + Regional MMA titles + Amateur muay Thai accolades + Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt + 8 KO victories + 10 submission wins + 10 first-round finishes + KO power + Aggressive pace and pressure + Counters well in combination + Hard leg kicks + Solid clinch fighter ^ Good knees and strikes off the breaks + Underrated wrestling ability + Superb transitional grappler ^ Slick submissions, good ground-and-pound Kai Asakura preview Kai Asakura def. Juan Archuleta at Rizin 45 Staple info: 21-4 MMA, 0-0 UFC Height: 5’8″ Age: 31 Weight: 125 lbs.
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