One of the biggest questions to come out of UFC 310 earlier this month has been that of the next contender in the flyweight title picture.. Alexandre Pantoja (29-5 MMA, 13-3 UFC) picked up the eleventh submission victory of his career when he strangled former Rizin champion and UFC newcomer Kai Asakura to successfully defend his belt for the third time.
“The Cannibal” has now won seven straight at 125 lbs, a run that includes wins over Brandon Moreno, Brandon Royval (twice), Alex Perez and Manel Kape.