UFC 310: Pantoja vs Asakura Sees Champion Heavy Favorite in Flyweight Title Clash

By Michael Davidson

December 7, 2024 at 12:54 AM

UFC flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja faces challenger Kai Asakura in the main event of UFC 310 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Early betting trends favor Pantoja (-225) to retain his title against the Japanese contender.

The 14-fight card features several notable matchups:

Pantoja vs Asakura (Flyweight Championship)

  • Pantoja expected to seek a finish
  • Asakura has never been submitted
  • Champion favored at -225

Alexandre Pantoja celebrates UFC fight victory

Alexandre Pantoja celebrates UFC fight victory

Gane vs Volkov (Heavyweight)

  • First meeting in 3 years
  • Betting split: 52% handle on Gane, 48% on Volkov
  • Gane favored at -275
  • Winner could emerge as title challenger alongside Tom Aspinall

Rakhmonov vs Garry (Welterweight)

  • Features undefeated contenders (#3 vs #7)
  • Heavy betting action on Rakhmonov
  • Line moved from -250 to -350
  • Rakhmonov submission prop at +200 drawing interest
  • Five-round co-main event

The heavyweight division remains in flux with champion Jon Jones potentially facing light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira, while interim champion Tom Aspinall awaits a unification bout. UFC president Dana White prefers Jones vs Aspinall, with the winner of Gane-Volkov potentially next in line.

Early betting volume has been relatively light for this card, likely due to the flyweight main event traditionally drawing less interest than heavier weight classes.

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