UFC 310 — Alexandre Pantoja vs. Kai Asakura: Fight card, date, odds, location, rumors, complete guide [Video]

UFC’s final pay-per-view is peculiar. The promotion returns to the frequently visited T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas with UFC 310 on Saturday night, a card lacking a significant draw but packed with familiar faces.

UFC 310 was originally to be headlined by UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad vs. Shavkat Rakhmonov. Muhammad pulled out of the fight with a bone infection, leading Rakhmonov to accept a co-main event fight with Ian Machado Garry instead. Stepping up to the marquee is the card’s original co-main, UFC flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja defending his title against former Rizin champion Kai Asakura in the latter’s UFC debut.

Pantoja has been a stalwart of the flyweight ranks for years now. He finally ascended to the throne in July 2023 with a split decision win over Brandon Moreno. He followed that up with a gutsy win over Brandon Royval and a dominant showing …