UFC 310 faced numerous setbacks leading up to the event, but it ultimately delivered. The T-Mobile Arena witnessed top-tier action, even on the preliminary card. The main event ended spectacularly as Alexandre Pantoja submitted Kai Asakura with a rear-naked choke at 2:05 of Round 2. Pantoja gave fans exactly what they wanted and walked away with a massive payday.
According to SportySalaries, Alexandre Pantoja earned a total of $3.44 million for his victory at UFC 310. This included a $50,000 UFC performance bonus and an impressive $2.5 million from pay-per-view earnings. Meanwhile, his opponent, Kai Asakura, took home $1.62 million, including his share of PPV revenue. Both fighters delivered outstanding performances, though Pantoja showcased complete dominance throughout the fight.
In the co-main event, Shavkat Rakhmonov earned $1.15 million for his victory over Ian Machado Garry, who pocketed $1.05 million. The final pay-per-view event of the year provided fans with thrilling moments and concluded the year’s PPV schedule on a high note.
Alexandre Pantoja vs. Kai Asakura: Round By Round
Pantoja started strong in Round 1, but Asakura countered with a flying knee and a Superman punch after quickly escaping a takedown attempt. The challenger landed a hard low kick and two impressive knees to the body while Pantoja pressed forward, cornering him against the cage. Despite Asakura landing a clean high kick, Pantoja answered with a low kick, a knee strike, and a body kick behind a crisp 1-2, asserting dominance in the striking exchanges.
In Round 2, Pantoja landed a jab before securing Asakura’s back after an unsuccessful takedown attempt. He swept him to the mat and locked him in a rear-naked choke. Asakura refused to tap but was rendered unconscious, prompting the referee to step in and stop the fight. It was a perfect night for combat sports fans, leaving them eager to see what UFC has in store for 2025.
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