December 3, 2024 8:00 am ET
Alexandre Pantoja was already favored by oddsmakers to defeat Kai Asakura at UFC 310, however now the reigning flyweight champion is an excellent greater favourite.
When the line was released not even one month ago, Pantoja (28-5 MMA, 12-3 UFC) opened as a -218 betting favourite and Asakura (21-4 MMA, 0-0 UFC) a +180 underdog, however these odds have seen a serious shift within the ensuing 4 weeks. With the battle simply 5 days away, on-line bookmaker FanDuel has widened the road, itemizing Pantoja -280 and Asakura +210.
The appreciable shift in Pantoja’s favor signifies that public cash has are available heavy on the Brazilian champ.
It’s uncommon {that a} fighter will get a title shot in his UFC debut, however Asakura is ready for such a possibility as he gives some new blood on the high of the promotion’s 125-pound division. Till this level in his profession, Asakura has made his identify in his native Japan, competing for Rizin since December 2017. Asakura is a two-time Rizin bantamweight champion who break up a pair of matchups with former UFC and Bellator champ Kyoji Horiguchi, misplaced his title to Manel Kape in December 2019, and most not too long ago defeated former Bellator champ Juan Archuleta by second-round TKO in December 2023.
Pantoja is searching for his third consecutive title protection. He received a split decision against Brandon Moreno to assert the belt in July 2023 earlier than following up with wins over Brandon Royval and most recently Steve Erceg this past May at UFC 301. For extra on the cardboard, go to MMA Junkie’s occasion hub for UFC 310.
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