As we're quickly finding out in 2024, Alexandre Pantoja isn't scared of anyone. Lower-ranked contender? Promotional newcomer? No problem for the UFC Flyweight Champion, as Pantoja (28-5) enters his third title defense (second this year) against the debuting and highly-touted Kai Asakura in the main event of UFC 310 this Saturday from Las Vegas.

Shavkat Rakhmonov, who earned $856,000 at UFC 296 for defeating Stephen Thompson, could also see a substantial purse. Ian Machado Garry, currently earning $75,000 per fight in the UFC, might receive a higher payday for this PPV event. Additionally, fighters like Rakhmonov could boost their earnings through performance bonuses.

Alexandre Pantoja was already favored to defeat Kai Asakura at UFC 310, but now the reigning flyweight champion is an even bigger favorite.