Las Vegas, AP - In a thrilling UFC event on Saturday night, Alexandre Pantoja showcased his dominance in the flyweight division by successfully defending his title against Japanese fighter Kai Asakura. Pantoja secured a technical submission victory over Asakura with a rear naked choke, forcing his opponent to tap out at the 2:05 mark of the second round.
Pantoja, with a record of 29-5, solidified his status as one of the greatest flyweights in UFC history with this win, marking his third successful title defense since claiming the championship with a split decision victory over Brandon Moreno at UFC 290 on July 8, 2023.
