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Alexandre Pantoja successfully defended his UFC flyweight title with a third-round submission of Kai Kara-France at UFC 317, tying records for wins, finishes, and submissions in the division's history, and is now eyeing a higher pound-for-pound ranking and a potential fight against Joshua Van, who recently earned a title shot after a record-breaking fight.
The weigh-in results for UFC 310, featuring the main event between Alexandre Pantoja and Kai Asakura, have been announced. The event is set to take place in Las Vegas on December 7, 2024. Additionally, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu star Mikey Musumeci will make his UFC Fight Pass debut at the UFC Fight Pass Invitational 9 on December 5, 2024. The UFC 310 Countdown episode provides previews of the main fights, including Pantoja vs Asakura and Shakvat Rakhmonov vs Ian Machado Garry.
At UFC 290, Alexander Volkanovski retained his featherweight title by defeating Yair Rodriguez via TKO in the third round, while Alexandre Pantoja claimed the UFC flyweight title by defeating Brandon Moreno in a split decision. The event featured several first-round finishes and intense battles, with Volkanovski and Pantoja showcasing their skills and determination.