The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) returns to the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas next weekend, marking the final PPV of 2024.
The Pantoja vs Asakura betting odds indicate that the champion will retain the flyweight title when Pantoja welcomes the promotional MMA newcomer Asakura during the main UFC 310 event on 7 December.
Fans and bettors want to witness a new player in the 125 pound division with the Japanese native fighter, Asakura coming directly from the Rizin Fighting Federation, where he has been the bantamweight champion.
A new style will be introduced to the UFC but there are a great deal of concerns about Asakura making weight before his debut.
Pantoja’s Edge in Grappling and Durability
Alexandre Pantoja, the Brazilian martial mixed artist, is a strong player for flyweight who has an excellent BJJ experience for which he finds an edge in the grappling and clinching department against the Japanese MMA fighter, Kai Asakura. He has competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and is popularly known for his Brazilian jiu jitsu fighting style. There is uncertainty whether he will win the match by submission or by decision, since it is highly unlikely that he will be able to plant and throw his hands successfully with the seasoned fighter, Asakura.
Considering the betting odds, all the last three fights of “The Cannibal” have lasted 25 minutes, showing his endurance and ability to avoid stoppages. For Pantoja to win, most of his submissions, including his wins over Geoff Neal, Neil Magny, and Stephen Thompson, have opportunistically come his way over his opponents. Bettors are recommended to be up-to-date with the best betting odds favoring Pantoja’s decision or submission win on the Best UFC Betting Sites.
Asakura’s Striking Skills and Weight Concerns
Kai Asakura is a Japanese MMA who is currently competing in UFC’s flyweight division, has a natural talent for being quick, powerful combos. Essentially, he will outgun Pantoja at UFC 310, but two main obstacles might upset the champion.
There are concerns about how he will handle the 125-pound cut since the former RIZIN champion has not fought a flyweight season in more than seven years. Added to that, Pantoja has not been stopped in over 33 pro MMA matches. If any bettor favors the underdog, the odds of betting on Asakura will be straight up high.
While the obstacles posed by Pantoja’s durability are significant, Asakura’s intriguing role will drag this fight into Rounds 3 and 4, considering Asakura is weight-drained.
