LAS VEGAS – UFC flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja and title challenger Kai Asakura got one final have a look at each other Friday ahead of Saturday’s fight.
The 2 fighters headline UFC 310 at T-Mobile Arena (pay-per-view, ESPN, ESPN+). Friday, they faced off during ceremonial weigh-ins at the identical venue.
As has been the case with much of the build-up Pantoja (28-5 MMA, 12-3 UFC) and Asakura (21-4 MMA, 0-0 UFC) were respectful but intense. They shook hands after being squared off by UFC CEO Dana White.
Pantoja goals to successfully defend his title for the third time. After he defeated champion Brandon Moreno, he retained his title against Brandon Royval and Steve Erceg.
Asakura enters the UFC as a former champion for RIZIN. A mega Japanese star, Asakura will compete at 125 kilos for the primary time since 2017.
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