The former RIZIN FF bantamweight champion debuts in the octagon this Saturday in the main event of UFC 310 (ESPN+ pay-per-view, ESPN2, Hulu, ESPN+ ). In a not-often-seen opportunity, the Japanese star will challenge for a UFC belt in his debut, as he takes on flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja.

American Top Team coach Marcus "Parrumpa" da Matta arrived in Las Vegas on Sunday with Alexandre Pantoja, who will defend his flyweight title against Kai Asakura in the UFC 310 main event on Saturday night.

While disputing the notion that Alexandre Pantoja is "too old," UFC 310's Kai Asakura says flyweight needs a "new king in town."

UFC flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja contemplated a move to bantamweight, but since Sean O'Malley is no longer the champion, he wants to continue his reign at 125 pounds. Pantoja (28-5 MMA, 12-3 UFC) and former bantamweight champ O'Malley (18-2 MMA,

A PPV event means a big payday for fighters, and the upcoming UFC 310 is no exception. Headliners Alexandre Pantoja and Kai Asakura will look to secure a lucrative payout, with the event taking place on Saturday,

As we're quickly finding out in 2024, Alexandre Pantoja isn't scared of anyone. Lower-ranked contender? Promotional newcomer? No problem for the UFC Flyweight Champion, as Pantoja (28-5) enters his third title defense (second this year) against the debuting and highly-touted Kai Asakura in the main event of UFC 310 this Saturday from Las Vegas.