UFC debutant Kai Asakura promises 'legendary knockout' over Alexandre Pantoja: 'With one blow'

Asakura and Pantoja face off in the main event of the UFC 310 (Photo: Montage/SUPER FIGHTS)

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Kai Asakura may be a name little known to UFC audiences, but he left his mark on Asian MMA, becoming Rizin champion and racking up devastating knockouts throughout his career. Challenger for the flyweight belt (up to 56,7 kg) Alexandre pantoja No. UFC 310, this Saturday (7), the Japanese intends to extend his trail of destruction on the other side of the world.

In a statement to 'Countdown', on the UFC's official YouTube channel, Asakura promised a 'legendary' and 'one-hit' knockout over the Brazilian to become the new flyweight champion in his debut in the organization.

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“It will be a shocking and surprising fight. I am confident that I can beat him with one punch. I want everyone to see that. My advantage over Pantoja is that I can finish him with just one punch. There are so many legendary knockouts that everyone remembers in UFC history. UFC 310, I'll add another legendary moment to that list. I hope it all ends with just one hit,” said the challenger.

Alexandre pantoja e Kai Asakura face each other in the main fight of the UFC 310, the last numbered event of 2024, this Saturday (7), at the T-Mobile Arena, in Las Vegas, in the United States.