UFC 310 Preview: Can Asakura Survive Pantoja's Championship Challenge?

By Michael Harrison

December 7, 2024 at 12:53 AM

Alexandre Pantoja defends his UFC flyweight title against Kai Asakura at UFC 310 in Las Vegas, with betting action relatively light for the 14-fight card.

Pantoja enters as the -225 favorite, with most bettors backing the champion to retain his title. Asakura, who typically competes at bantamweight, has never been submitted but faces a tough test against "The Cannibal" Pantoja's aggressive style.

Alexandre Pantoja celebrates UFC fight victory

Alexandre Pantoja celebrates UFC fight victory

In the heavyweight division, Ciryl Gane faces Alexander Volkov in a rematch from three years ago. The betting splits show 52% of handle on Gane (-275) and 48% on Volkov (+210), with 83% of total bets backing Gane. A Gane decision victory is favored at 4/5 odds.

The co-main event features undefeated welterweights Shavkat Rakhmonov (#3) against Ian Machado Garry (#7). Bettors are heavily backing Rakhmonov, who opened at -250 but has moved to -350. The 2/1 odds on a Rakhmonov submission victory offer good value, especially with the fight scheduled for five rounds.

This card comes as the heavyweight division faces uncertainty, with champion Jon Jones potentially eyeing a fight with Alex Pereira while interim champion Tom Aspinall awaits a unification bout. Tomorrow's heavyweight clash between Gane and Volkov could determine the next title challenger.

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