Alexandre Pantoja vs Kai Asakura Prediction & Betting Tips - UFC 310

Prediction published on 03/12/2024, 18:30  by Devesh Jaganath | Modified on 05/12/2024 at 05:21 in UFC Predictions

The T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas will host the UFC 310 main event between Alexandre Pantoja vs. Kai Asakura for the UFC Flyweight Championship on Sunday. The Cannibal’ is 28-5-0 while the ‘Crazy Wolf’ has a record of 21-4-0. Check out our match prediction below. 

Alexandre Pantoja will be making his third title defence this weekend and is on a six-fight win streak, with the most recent victory coming against Steve Erceg by decision at UFC 301. 

The Cannibal has also notched up wins over the likes of Brandon Moreno, Brandon Royval and Manel Kape, while he has managed a finish 64% of his opponents to date. 

The Brazilian is a well-rounded fighter, able to strike and grapple. This is illustrated by his 28-win record which includes eight by way of knockout and 10 by submission, while 10 have gone to the judges. 

Meanwhile, Kai Asakura will be making his debut in the UFC this weekend having built a reputation for himself as a devastating striker in the Rizin Fighting Federation in Asia. 

The Crazy Wolf has earned victory over fighters such as Juan Archuleta, Kenta Takizawa, and Shooto Watanabe, and has had seven stoppages in his last nine wins, though those were at Bantamweight. 

Over the course of his career, the Japanese has an impressive 76% finish rate, including 13 knockouts and three submissions. He has a height and reach advantage here and is three years younger than his opponent.