But for flyweight Kai Asakura, he will walk straight into a meeting with champion Alexandre Pantoja at UFC 310 this December. In the recent history of the UFC, this has almost never happened.

Belal Muhammad is officially set to headline the final UFC card of 2024. On Saturday, Dana White took to social media to confirm that the welterweight champion will defend his belt against ...

“I’ve drill body triangle escapes all day every day because I’m a little bit of a lengthier flyweight and the last couple of guys that I’ve had: Moreno, Pantoja and Taira are all back riders.

Kai Asakura, I’m going to Japan and I’m taking that s***, if Pantoja wins it then I’m going to Brazil to take that s*** – title shot next, end of discussion.” Moreno vs Albazi is ...

Clayton Carpenter stayed unbeaten in his return after a 20-month layoff and called out recent flyweight title challenger ...

In his first defense of the belt, Pantoja defeated Brandon Royval by decision. His most recent outing was a successful May 2024 title defense against Steve Erceg at UFC 301. Pantoja won that bout ...

Pantoja’s second successful title defense wasn’t sealed until the fifth round at UFC 301, when he assumed top position late in the frame against Steve Erceg to clinch a hard-fought unanimous ...

Take a look inside the fight with Carpenter, who stayed unbeaten in his return after a 20-month layoff and called out recent flyweight title challenger Steve Erceg for his next test. Result ...

Pantoja, 34, will attempt to defend his title for the third time. In his recent outing, the Brazilian defeated Steve Erceg to retain the title at UFC 301 in May. Pantoja (28-5) is riding a six ...

Pantoja also met an unlikely title challenger in his second title defense, defeating the #10 contender at the time, Steve Erceg, at UFC 301. Joining the double-header are two more confirmed fights.

With that in mind, Steve Erceg could be the perfect foe for him to face next. 'Astro Boy' surprised people by pushing Alexandre Pantoja to the limit earlier this year, and while he's since been ...