UFC 310 LIVE: Shavkat Rakhmonov beats Ian Machado Garry in close clash – latest updates and results
Follow live as Alexandre Pantoja defends his flyweight belt against Kai Asakura, after Shavkat Rakhmonov’s narrow victory over Ian Machado Garry
Ian Machado Garry’s late rally was not enough at UFC 310 on Saturday, as he suffered a decision defeat by Shavkat Rakhmonov.
The former training partners both entered Las Vegas unbeaten, but it was Rakhmonov who kept his undefeated streak intact, moving to 19-0. However, Machado Garry (15-1) did become Rakhmonov’s first opponent to go the distance with the Kazakh. The scorecards read 48-47, 48-47, 48-47 as Rakhmonov retained his place as No 1 contender at welterweight, setting up a fight with champion Belal Muhammad.
Rakhmonov had been due to face Muhammad at UFC 310, but the Palestinian-American withdrew from the main event due to a bone infection. That led Machado Garry to step in, with his bout against Rakhmonov named the co-main event at the T-Mobile Arena.
In the main event of UFC 310, Alexandre Pantoja retained his flyweight title against Kai Asakura, submitting the Japanese in round two. Asakura, a former two-time bantamweight champion in Rizin, was signed by the UFC to give Pantoja a fresh challenger – after the Brazilian cleared out the 125lb division. And while Asakura landed numerous signature knees, Pantoja was able to take him down and lock in a rear naked choke, causing Asakura to pass out.
Re-live updates and see all results from UFC 310, below.
UFC 310: Alexandre Pantoja def. Kai Asakura
Main-event report:
Alexandre Pantoja puts Kai Asakura out cold with submission win at UFC 310
Asakura, a former champion in Rizin, was signed to provide Pantoja a fresh challenge... but the Japanese fell victim to a rear naked choke in round two
UFC 310: Ian Machado Garry vs Shavkat Rakhmonov
Co-main-event report:
Ian Machado Garry loses close clash with Shavkat Rakhmonov at UFC 310
Rakhmonov won 48-47 on all three scorecards, as Machado Garry’s late rally failed to secure him a shot at the welterweight title
UFC 310: Shavkat Rakhmonov def. Ian Machado Garry
One of the more curious moments last night...
UFC 310: Shavkat Rakhmonov def. Ian Machado Garry
Coming to a UFC pay-per-view in 2025... Belal Muhammad vs Shavkat Rakhmonov, for the welterweight title.
UFC 310: Alexandre Pantoja def. Kai Asakura
Asakura’s coach made sure to check on him after he passed out in that rear naked choke, of course.
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