Alexandre Pantoja vs Kai Asakura — full fight
Fight recap
Asakura challenged Pantoja with dangerous striking and a fast, confident start, but Pantoja kept forcing the fight into his grappling layers. In Round 2 the champion took the back, survived Asakura's defensive movement and finished the rear-naked choke at 2:05.
Fight breakdown
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26:15Round 1
Asakura brought immediate urgency to his title challenge, using fast entries and striking threats to make Pantoja respect the stand-up. Pantoja answered with pressure and grappling attempts, but the challenger made the opening frame dangerous and competitive.
31:17Round 2
Pantoja increased the grappling pressure in the second, worked through the scramble and secured Asakura's back. Once the position was settled, Pantoja kept the choke tight and finished the rear-naked choke at 2:05.
Key moments
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- 26:15Title fight begins — The UFC 310 flyweight title-fight segment opens with Asakura challenging Pantoja.
- 29:20Asakura's early challenge — Asakura's fast opening forces Pantoja to respect the striking before the champion builds his grappling pressure.
- 31:17Round 2 begins — The fight moves into Round 2 with Pantoja carrying the grappling adjustments forward.
- 33:04Back take and choke — Pantoja takes the back and locks the rear-naked choke sequence.
- 33:50Official submission — The referee records Pantoja's win by rear-naked choke at 2:05 of Round 2.