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sports1 year ago

UFC 310 Recap: Pantoja Dominates, Asakura Reflects on Debut Loss

Kai Asakura, a Japanese MMA fighter, addressed fans after losing to Alexandre Pantoja in his UFC debut at UFC 310. Asakura, who aimed to become the second Japanese-born UFC champion, was defeated by rear-naked choke, marking his first stoppage loss since 2017. Despite the setback, Asakura expressed determination to return stronger and continue his pursuit of the UFC title. The loss ended his two-fight winning streak, but at 31, he remains optimistic about his future in the UFC flyweight division.

sports-mma1 year ago

"UFC Atlantic City: Fiorot vs. Blanchfield - The Ultimate Showdown"

Erin Blanchfield, the No. 1 contender in the women's flyweight division, faces fellow title contender Manon Fiorot in the main event at UFC Fight Night. Fiorot's striking and range control pose a tough challenge for Blanchfield, who must combine striking and grappling to secure a win. Anderson predicts Fiorot's striking will be the difference in the fight, with Fiorot likely winning by decision due to her strong takedown defense and ability to keep fights at range.