The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) wrapped up its highly anticipated UFC 310 pay-per-view event on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Headlining the card was flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja, who delivered a commanding submission victory over Japan’s Kai Asakura.
Pantoja, known as “The Cannibal,” earned a significant boost in the latest UFC pound-for-pound rankings, jumping two spots to tie with former welterweight champion Leon Edwards. Meanwhile, Asakura debuted at No. 14 in the flyweight division despite the loss, bringing his UFC record to 0-1.
In the co-main event, Shavkat Rakhmonov preserved his undefeated streak by defeating welterweight prospect Ian Garry. The victory over “The Future” propelled “Nomad” to No. 2 in the welterweight rankings, surpassing former champion Kamaru Usman. This sets up a potential title shot in 2025 against the reigning welterweight champion, Belal Muhammad.
The rankings are determined by a panel of media members who vote on the top fighters by weight class and pound-for-pound status. Only active UFC fighters are eligible for consideration. Champions hold the top spots in their divisions, while their standing on the pound-for-pound list remains open for voting.