Pantoja with morale? Former UFC champion questions adaptation of Brazilian opponent

Michael Bisping on his YouTube channel. Photo: Reproduction/YouTube

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Michael Bisping don't 'have faith' in Kai Asakura, opponent of Alexandre pantoja in the main fight of UFC 310. At least, not much confidence. On his YouTube channel, the Englishman questioned the adaptability of the newcomer from Rizin – a Japanese MMA organization. Asakura will step into the octagon for the first time on December 7th, at the T-Mobile Arena, in Las Vegas. Right away, the newcomer will fight for the flyweight belt (up to 56,7 kg) with Alexandre Patoja.

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“The big difference between Pride and the UFC is that they are competing in a ring. And the reason this is going to be interesting is: has he adapted his style to the UFC? He's been training in a cage?” Bisping asked.

Pantoja comes from victory against Steve Erceg in your second title defense, in UFC 301, in May. Meanwhile, Asakura was the champion of the category Rizen bantamweight, in December last year.

“The last time we saw Pantoja, he had a tough match with Steve Erceg, a man who shot to fame and climbed the rankings in record time. But. Kai Asakura, this is an extremely explosive man. He is a long-time martial artist with bone-breaking power, as I told you, but if you can't stop the takedown, then I'll tell you one thing: it's another fighter coming from Japan and not making the transition." said the former light heavyweight champion (up to 93kg).

Kai Asakura confident

Kai Asakura will be Pantoja's next rival. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

On the contrary Michael Bisping, Kai Asakura trust yourself. In a recent interview with the North American website 'MMA Junkies', Japanese said that his victory, if it comes, will be good for the organization.

“Let’s be honest: It’s a good deal for the UFC if I win. I’m here to make it exciting, to keep people interested in the flyweight division and to have a bunch of new fights ready for the upcoming shows,” Asakura said.

Promotion to the main fight

Pantoja is the current champion in the flyweight category (up to 56,7 kg.) Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

the experienced Alexandre pantoja and newcomer Asakura will star in the main fight of the last pay-per-view of the year. But the 'promotion' to the most important fight of the night only came after Belal Muhammad | se remove from card due to a foot injury.

The Palestinian would face Shavkat Rakhmonov in the main event that had to be canceled at the end of October due to the medical issue.