The buzzing atmosphere of UFC 310 at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, saw spectacular performances across the board, with stunning finishes and competitive decisions. The card lived up to its billing, delivering unforgettable moments from the preliminary bouts to the championship showdown.

Main Event: Pantoja Retains Flyweight Title with Spectacular Finish

In the main event, Alexandre Pantoja successfully defended his UFC Flyweight Championship, submitting Kai Asakura via rear-naked choke at 2:05 of Round 2. Pantoja wasted no time establishing dominance, trading strikes with the RIZIN standout before seizing the opportunity to secure his third consecutive title defense. The Brazilian showcased why he’s a cut above the competition, extending his win streak to seven and solidifying his reign atop the division.

Co-Main Event: Rakhmonov Outlasts Machado Garry in Thriller

Shavkat Rakhmonov and Ian Machado Garry entered their welterweight clash undefeated, but it was Rakhmonov who preserved his perfect record with a unanimous decision victory (48-47 across the board). The fight was a back-and-forth display of skill and grit. Despite a valiant effort by Garry, including a near submission in Round 5, Rakhmonov’s relentless pace and composure secured him a future title shot against champion Belal Muhammad.

Other Main Card Highlights

• Ciryl Gane edged out Alexander Volkov via split decision in a tactical heavyweight rematch. Gane’s adaptability on the ground and in exchanges kept him in contention despite Volkov’s aggressive striking.
• Bryce Mitchell rebounded in style, knocking out Kron Gracie with a thunderous elbow just 39 seconds into the third round. Mitchell’s strategic patience and striking acumen were on full display.
• Dooho Choi opened the main card with a dominant TKO win over Nate Landwehr, utilizing a versatile striking and grappling arsenal to finish the bout from a mounted crucifix in Round 3.

Notable Preliminary Fights

The prelims were equally impressive:

• Vicente Luque submitted Themba Gorimbo with a lightning-fast anaconda choke just 52 seconds into their fight.
• Movsar Evloev bested former bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling via unanimous decision, showcasing grappling mastery.
• Eryk Anders delivered a thrilling TKO of Chris Weidman in the final seconds of Round 2.

Winners and Losers of UFC 310

• Winners: Alexandre Pantoja, Shavkat Rakhmonov, Dooho Choi, grappling enthusiasts, and the UFC itself for delivering a stacked card.
• Losers: Kai Asakura’s promotional debut, Alexander Volkov’s momentum, and Kron Gracie’s diminishing returns as an elite MMA competitor.

UFC 310 will be remembered as a showcase of martial arts excellence, highlighting the sport’s ever-evolving landscape and cementing the event as one of 2024’s most thrilling nights.