December 9, 2024
Flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja picked up a second-round submission win over former Rizin champion and UFC newcomer Kai Asakura in the main event of UFC 310 on Saturday. In the first round, Pantoja landed a big left hand that almost dropped Asakura, but Asakura was able to recover. In the second round, Pantoja shot for a takedown, got Asakura down, quickly got his back and finished him via rear-naked choke. In 7:05 of action, Pantoja landed three takedowns and 33 significant strikes. With a win over Asakura, Pantoja extended his winning streak to seven and made his third successful title defense.
--Alen Kurbasic - RotoBallerSource: UFC
December 9, 2024
Former Rizin champion and UFC newcomer Kai Asakura suffered a second-round submission loss to flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja at UFC 310 on Saturday. Asakura had success on the feet but eventually, Pantoja took over with his grappling. In the second round, Pantoja took Asakura down and quickly sank in the rear-naked choke, ending the fight. In 7:05 of action, Asakura landed 17 significant strikes.
--Alen Kurbasic - RotoBallerSource: UFC
December 9, 2024
This past Saturday, Alexander Volkov was outpointed by former interim heavyweight champion Ciryl Gane in a controversial split decision that went down on the main card of UFC 310. Volkov was aiming to exact revenge on Gane, having lost to him in their first bout in 2021 by unanimous decision. Despite Volkov appearing to edge the final two rounds, two judges scored the fight 29-28 for Gane, with one judge favoring Volkov. In 15 minutes of action, Volkov landed three takedowns and 39 significant strikes.
--Alen Kurbasic - RotoBallerSource: UFC
December 9, 2024
On Saturday, former interim heavyweight champion Ciryl Gane scored a split decision win over Alexander Volkov on the main card of UFC 310. It was a competitive fight, but most fans thought Volkov should have won the fight. Gane also injured himself in the first round and suffered broken toes and will likely not be able to return to action until the first half of 2025. In 15 minutes of action, Gane landed two takedowns and 43 significant strikes. With the win, Gane is now 10-2 in the UFC.
--Alen Kurbasic - RotoBallerSource: UFC
December 9, 2024
On the main card of UFC 310, Doo Ho Choi defeated Nate Landwehr by a third-round TKO. Choi imposed his will from the opening bell, dominated Landwehr on the feet and was winning the grappling exchanges. In the third round, Choi caught Landwehr in a deep crucifix and started punishing him with punches and elbows, forcing the referee to stop the fight. In 13:21 of action, Choi landed four takedowns and 78 significant strikes. Choi improved his record to 16-4-1 with this victory.
--Alen Kurbasic - RotoBallerSource: UFC
December 8, 2024
Nate Landwehr suffered a third-round TKO loss to Doo Ho Choi at UFC 310 on Saturday. Landwehr entered the fight as the favorite, but he struggled on his feet. Landwehr was also taken down three times in the first two rounds as he was able to control him. In the third round, Landwehr got taken down again and Choi was able to put him into the crucifix. After multiple ground-and-pound shots, the ref stepped in and stopped the fight. With the loss, Landwehr fell to 18-6 as a pro and is 5-4 in the UFC.
--Cole SheltonSource: UFC
December 8, 2024
Kron Gracie suffered a third-round knockout loss to Bryce Mitchell at UFC 310. Gracie ended a year-and-a-half-long layoff. The Brazilian is a great grappler and he pulled guard several times. However, Gracie struggled on the mat, outside of one armbar attempt. Then, in the third round, Gracie was slammed and Mitchell landed a big elbow that knocked him out. With the loss, Gracie fell to 5-3 as a pro and 1-3 in the UFC and is on a three-fight losing streak. He's likely to be released from the UFC.
--Cole SheltonSource: UFC
December 8, 2024
Bryce Mitchell scored a third-round KO win over Kron Gracie at UFC 310. Mitchell ended a year-long layoff and was a massive favorite against Gracie. The American was able to control the fight as Gracie couldn't do much off his back, outside of one armbar attempt. In the third round, he slammed Gracie and then landed a brutal elbow that knocked the Brazilian out. With the win, Mitchell improved to 17-2 as a pro and 8-2 in the UFC.
--Cole SheltonSource: UFC
December 8, 2024
Ian Machado Garry suffered a five-round decision loss to Shavkat Rakhmonov in a No. 1 contender fight at UFC 310. Garry took the fight on short notice and early on, he struggled with Rakhmonov's strength in the clinch. The Irishman did start to have success in the third round on the feet. Then, in the fifth round, he got ahold of Rakhmonov's back and nearly submitted him but Rakhmonov was able to fight out of it. With the loss, Garry fell to 15-1 as a pro but remains a top five welterweight.
--Cole SheltonSource: UFC
December 8, 2024
Shavkat Rakhmonov improved to 19-0 with his five-round decision win over Ian Machado Garry on Saturday at UFC 310. Rakhmonov was supposed to fight Belal Muhammad for the welterweight title, but after the champ pulled out he took on Garry. Rakhmonov controlled the first couple of rounds with his clinch work, but Garry did have success in the third round. Entering the fifth round, Rakhmonov fought off a choke attempt and was able to survive. When the final horn sounded he got the decision win to improve to 19-0, but his 100% finish rate went away. Rakhmonov will face Muhammad for the welterweight title next time out.
--Cole SheltonSource: UFC
December 6, 2024
On Saturday, former Rizin champion Kai Asakura is set to make his promotional debut in the main event of UFC 310 against flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja. Asakura is a former two-time Rizin bantamweight champion and is currently on a two-fight winning streak. He has won five of his last six fights. In his last bout, Asakura defeated Juan Archuleta via second-round TKO. DraftKings sees Asakura as the underdog with a salary of $7,400.
--Alen Kurbasic - RotoBallerSource: UFC
December 6, 2024
In the main event of UFC 310, UFC flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja is set to defend his title for the third time against former Rizin champion and UFC newcomer Kai Asakura. Since losing to Askar Askarov in 2020, Pantoja went on a tear, winning six fights in a row. He was last seen in action at UFC 301, where he defeated Steve Erceg via unanimous decision. DraftKings sees Pantoja as the favorite with a salary of $8,800. Throughout his UFC career (15 bouts), he averages 91.4 fantasy points per contest.
--Alen Kurbasic - RotoBallerSource: UFC
December 6, 2024
A month after the postponement of the fight, Ciryl Gane and Alexander Volkov are set to clash on Saturday on the main card of UFC 310. Gane and Volkov faced off in a five-round fight back in 2021 at UFC Vegas 30 where Gane defeated Volkov by a unanimous decision. In his last bout, Gane got back in the win column by defeating Serghei Spivac via second-round TKO. DraftKings has Gane as the favorite at a salary of $9,000. While in his UFC career, he's averaging 81.3 fantasy points per fight.
--Alen Kurbasic - RotoBallerSource: UFC
December 6, 2024
Alexander Volkov is scheduled to take on Ciryl Gane on the main card of UFC 310 this Saturday. After losing to interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall, Volkov went on a four-fight winning streak. He was last seen in action in June at UFC Saudi Arabia where he defeated Sergei Pavlovich via unanimous decision. DraftKings sees Volkov as the underdog with a salary of $7,200. Throughout his UFC career (16 bouts), he averages 76.2 fantasy points per contest.
--Alen Kurbasic - RotoBallerSource: UFC
December 6, 2024
On Saturday, Doo Ho Choi and Nate Landwehr are set to open up the UFC 310 main card. In his last bout, Choi managed to get back in the win column by defeating Bill Algeo via second-round TKO. Choi will be looking to get on his first winning streak since 2016. DraftKings sees Choi as the underdog with a salary of $7,800. Throughout his UFC career (eight bouts), he averages 69.6 fantasy points per contest.
--Alen Kurbasic - RotoBallerSource: UFC
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