UFC 310: Pantoja vs. Asakura Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC 310: Pantoja vs. Asakura
United States
Main Card • Final
Brazil
R2, 2:05
Title Fight
Performance of the Night
Japan
Kazakhstan
R5, 5:00
Ireland
France
R3, 5:00
Russia
R3, 0:39
South Korea
R3, 3:21
Prelims • Final
R2, 4:46
R1, 0:52
Performance of the Night
Zimbabwe
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Jamaica
Early Prelims • Final
R2, 4:51
Myanmar
R3, 5:00
R3, 1:56
R1, 3:41
Performance of the Night
Nigeria
R1, 4:51
Performance of the Night
Poland
Official Event Results
Title Bout
$50k POTN
$50k POTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: No bonus awarded.
Performance of the Night: Alexandre Pantoja ($50,000) for defending his flyweight championship via second-round technical submission over Kai Asakura.
Performance of the Night: Vicente Luque ($50,000) for his lightning-fast 52-second anaconda choke finish of Themba Gorimbo.
Performance of the Night: Chase Hooper ($50,000) for his slick first-round armbar submission over UFC Hall of Famer Clay Guida.
Performance of the Night: Kennedy Nzechukwu ($50,000) for his devastating first-round heavyweight TKO finish of Lukasz Brzeski.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | $500,000 | — | $50,000 | $1,150,000 | |
| LOSS | $250,000 | — | — | $282,000 | |
| WIN | $200,000 | $150,000 | — | $360,000 | |
| LOSS | $150,000 | — | — | $160,000 | |
| WIN | $250,000 | $200,000 | — | $465,000 | |
| LOSS | $200,000 | — | — | $215,000 | |
| WIN | $85,000 | $85,000 | — | $180,000 | |
| LOSS | $50,000 | — | — | $55,000 | |
| WIN | $65,000 | $65,000 | — | $140,000 | |
| LOSS | $50,000 | — | — | $56,000 | |
| WIN | $110,000 | $110,000 | — | $230,000 | |
| LOSS | $150,000 | — | — | $171,000 | |
| WIN | $125,000 | $125,000 | $50,000 | $321,000 | |
| LOSS | $30,000 | — | — | $35,000 | |
| WIN | $90,000 | $90,000 | — | $190,000 | |
| LOSS | $175,000 | — | — | $195,000 | |
| WIN | $42,000 | $42,000 | — | $75,000 | |
| LOSS | $75,000 | — | — | $105,000 | |
| WIN | $85,000 | $85,000 | — | $185,000 | |
| LOSS | $125,000 | — | — | $140,000 | |
| WIN | $28,000 | $28,000 | — | $60,000 | |
| LOSS | $38,000 | — | — | $44,000 | |
| WIN | $105,000 | $105,000 | — | $230,000 | |
| LOSS | $65,000 | — | — | $75,000 | |
| WIN | $45,000 | $45,000 | $50,000 | $146,000 | |
| LOSS | $90,000 | — | — | $110,000 | |
| WIN | $45,000 | $45,000 | $50,000 | $146,000 | |
| LOSS | $24,000 | — | — | $28,000 |
*Purses reflect reported commission figures, promotional compliance pay, and disclosed estimates. Bryan Battle missed weight by four pounds for his welterweight bout (weighing in at 175 lbs) and was fined 30% of his purse, which was awarded directly to Randy Brown. Official performance bonuses of $50,000 were awarded to Alexandre Pantoja, Vicente Luque, Chase Hooper, and Kennedy Nzechukwu.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC 310
Alexandre Pantoja solidified his reign atop the 125-pound division with his third consecutive title defense, submitting promotional debutant and former Rizin champion Kai Asakura.
Vicente Luque secured the fastest submission finish of his career and tied the fastest anaconda choke stoppage in modern UFC history by putting Themba Gorimbo to sleep in just 52 seconds.
With his first-round technical submission, Vicente Luque moved to 14 career finishes in the UFC welterweight division, ranking second in divisional history behind only Matt Brown (15).
Shavkat Rakhmonov captured his 19th consecutive professional victory and maintained his unblemished record by taking a hard-fought five-round decision over Ian Machado Garry.
After securing 18 straight stoppage victories to open his career, Shavkat Rakhmonov went to a judges’ decision for the very first time in his professional mixed martial arts career.
Bryce Mitchell recorded one of the most violent finishes of 2024 by slamming Kron Gracie to the canvas and finishing the bout with follow-up elbows just 39 seconds into the third frame.
Moving up from light heavyweight, Kennedy Nzechukwu made an immediate splash in the heavyweight division with a 4:51 first-round knockout of Lukasz Brzeski to take home a $50,000 bonus.
Dooho Choi completed his 2024 resurgence by registering his second consecutive knockout victory, stopping Nate Landwehr with brutal standing and ground elbows at 3:21 of round 3.
Chase Hooper became only the second fighter in UFC history to submit Hall of Famer Clay Guida in the opening round, securing a fight-ending armbar at 3:41 of round one.
Joshua Van established a career milestone by landing 165 significant strikes over three rounds against Cody Durden, claiming a unanimous sweep on the official scorecards.
UFC 310 capped off the promotion’s 2024 pay-per-view schedule before a sold-out crowd of 18,648 fans in Las Vegas, generating over $5 million in live ticket revenue.
UFC 310 marked the first year-end December pay-per-view in modern promotional history to be headlined by a men’s flyweight championship contest.
When and where did UFC 310: Pantoja vs. Asakura take place?
UFC 310: Pantoja vs. Asakura took place on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Who won the main event between Alexandre Pantoja and Kai Asakura?
Defending champion Alexandre Pantoja defeated Kai Asakura via technical submission (rear-naked choke) at 2:05 of Round 2 to retain the UFC Flyweight Championship.
Who won the welterweight co-main event between Shavkat Rakhmonov and Ian Machado Garry?
Shavkat Rakhmonov defeated Ian Machado Garry via unanimous decision (48–47, 48–47, 48–47) across five rounds in their UFC welterweight title eliminator.
Did Shavkat Rakhmonov’s 100% finish rate end at UFC 310?
Yes. After finishing all 18 of his previous professional bouts by knockout or submission, Rakhmonov went to the judges’ scorecards for the very first time against Ian Machado Garry.
Who won the official bonuses at UFC 310?
No Fight of the Night was awarded. Four fighters each earned $50,000 Performance of the Night bonuses: Alexandre Pantoja, Vicente Luque, Chase Hooper, and Kennedy Nzechukwu.
What was the attendance and live gate for UFC 310?
UFC 310 drew an official attendance of 18,648 fans at the T-Mobile Arena, generating a live gate of $5,011,650.
Who won the heavyweight fight between Ciryl Gane and Alexander Volkov?
Former interim champion Ciryl Gane defeated Alexander Volkov via split decision (29–28, 28–29, 29–28) in their three-round rematch.
How did Bryce Mitchell defeat Kron Gracie?
Bryce Mitchell scored a dramatic KO (slam and elbows) at 0:39 of Round 3 after controlling Gracie with relentless takedowns and top pressure.
How fast did Vicente Luque finish Themba Gorimbo?
Vicente Luque caught Themba Gorimbo in a tight anaconda choke, putting him to sleep in just 52 seconds of Round 1.
Who won the featherweight clash between Movsar Evloev and Aljamain Sterling?
Undefeated contender Movsar Evloev defeated former bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28).
Did Bryan Battle miss weight for his fight against Randy Brown?
Yes. Bryan Battle weighed in at 175 pounds (four pounds over the welterweight limit). He was fined 30% of his purse, and went on to defeat Brown via split decision (28–29, 29–28, 29–28).
How did Chase Hooper finish Clay Guida?
Chase Hooper locked up a slick armbar submission at 3:41 of Round 1, earning a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus against veteran Clay Guida.
How did Kennedy Nzechukwu perform in his heavyweight debut?
Kennedy Nzechukwu won his heavyweight debut by stopping Lukasz Brzeski via TKO (punches) at 4:51 of Round 1.
Who were the commentators and announcer for UFC 310?
The broadcast desk featured Jon Anik, Daniel Cormier, and Joe Rogan, with Bruce Buffer introducing the fighters inside the Octagon.
How did Dooho Choi win his fight against Nate Landwehr?
Dooho Choi dominated the striking exchanges and grounded Landwehr, finishing the fight via TKO (elbows) at 3:21 of Round 3.
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