Alexandre Pantoja vs. Kai Asakura is an upcoming mixed martial arts flyweight (125 lbs) title matchup promoted and organized by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). The fight is scheduled to headline UFC 310 on December 7, 2024, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. Kai Asakura, the former Rizin bantamweight champion who maintains a record of 21 wins and four losses heading into the event (21-4-0), will be making his debut in the UFC, squaring off against the champion Alexandre Pantoja, who holds a professional MMA record of 28 wins and five losses (28-5-0).
Asakura, from Toyohashi, Aichi, Japan, made history as the first UFC fighter to compete for a title in his debut fight. In his last fight, Asakura squared off against Juan Archuleta at Rizin 45 and won via a KO in the 2nd round. On the other hand, Alexandre Pantoja faced Steve Erceg in his last fight and defended his UFC flyweight title via a unanimous decision at UFC 301.
Alexandre Pantoja vs. Kai Asakura Tale of the Tape
| Stats | Alexandre Pantoja | Kai Asakura |
| MMA Record | 28-5-0 | 21-4-0 |
| UFC Ranking (Flyweight) | Champion | - |
| Last Fight | Win | Win |
| Nationality | Brazilian | Japanese |
| Age | 34 | 31 |
| Height | 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m) | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
| Weight | 125 lb (57 kg) | 134 lb (61 kg) |
| Reach | 68 in | 69 in |
| Striking Accuracy | 49% | - |
| Takedown Accuracy | 47% | - |
| Takedown Defense | 68% | - |
| Win Streak (Active) | 6 | 2 |
| MMA Debut | 2007 | 2012 |
Alexandre Pantoja Record
Heading into UFC 310, Alexandre Pantoja maintains a professional MMA record of 28 wins and five losses (28-5-0). Pantoja has wins over formidable opponents like Brandon Moreno and Brandon Royval. Among his wins, eight were achieved by knockout, ten by submission, and ten via decision.
| 33 matches | 28 wins | 5 losses |
| By knockout | 8 | 0 |
| By submission | 10 | 0 |
| By decision | 10 | 5 |
Kai Asakura Record
Heading into UFC 310, Kai Asakura holds an MMA record of 21 wins and four losses (21-4-0). Of his victories, 13 came via knockout, three by submitting his opponent, and five by decision.
| 25 matches | 21 wins | 4 losses |
| By knockout | 13 | 3 |
| By submission | 3 | 0 |
| By decision | 5 | 1 |
FAQs on Alexandre Pantoja vs. Kai Asakura Head-to-Head Record
A. Alexandre Pantoja vs. Kai Asakura is scheduled for December 7, 2024, as the main event of UFC 310.
A. Alexandre Pantoja vs. Kai Asakura is set to take place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States.
A. Alexandre Pantoja holds an MMA record of 28-5-0 and is currently the champion of the flyweight division.
A. Kai Asakura holds an MMA record of 21 wins and 4 losses in 25 fights (21-4-0).
A. Alexandre Pantoja is a Brazilian national.
A. Kai Asakura was part of the Japanese MMA promotion, Rizin, before signing with the UFC.
