UFC 310: 5 Preliminary Fights to Watch

UFC 310 is scheduled to take place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday, featuring a stacked card.

Flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja will defend his title against UFC debutant RIZIN standout Kai Asakura. The co-main event will showcase undefeated welterweights Shavkat Rakhmanov and Ian Machado Garry in a likely title eliminator for a shot at champion Belal Muhammad.

The main card also includes a heavyweight showdown between Cyril Gane and Alexander Volkov, a matchup between featherweight grapplers Bryce Mitchell and Kron Gracie, and a meeting of featherweights Nade Landwehr and Doo Ho Choi.

The UFC 310 preliminary card features former champions, title challengers, and contenders vying for position in the top 15 of their respective weight classes.

Anthony Smith vs. Dominick Reyes

Former light heavyweight title challengers Smith and Reyes headline the UFC 310 prelims. Both fighters have faced Jon Jones, with Reyes arguably beating the legendary light heavyweight. Reyes, coming off a knockout win over Dustin Jacoby, looks to continue his momentum against Smith. Known for his power and wrestling skills, Reyes poses a tough challenge for any opponent.

Smith, with an extensive professional career of 57 fights, has defeated notable fighters like Alexander Gustafsson, Volkan Oezdemir, and Mauricio Rua. Despite a loss to Jones, Smith has proven himself against top competition in the light heavyweight division.

This fight between experienced competitors also carries implications for the light heavyweight top 15 rankings, with Reyes at No. 12 and Smith at No. 13.

Vicente Luque vs. Themba Gorimbo

Gorimbo faces a significant opportunity against the ranked welterweight contender Luque, who holds the No. 14 spot in the division. Despite a loss in his UFC debut, Gorimbo has secured four consecutive wins, including a victory over Niko Price. Luque, with wins over champions like Belal Muhammad and Tyron Woodley, presents a tough challenge for Gorimbo.

While Gorimbo is favored, Luque’s strength of schedule gives him an edge in this matchup. Gorimbo can prove himself as a legitimate contender by defeating the seasoned veteran.

Movsar Evloev vs. Aljamain Sterling

Featherweight fans can enjoy a battle between top-10 fighters on the UFC 310 prelims.

Sterling, a former bantamweight champion, seeks to climb the ranks by facing No. 5-ranked Evloev. With wins over top bantamweights like Petr Yan and T.J. Dillashaw, Sterling aims to make an impact in the featherweight division. Evloev, undefeated in his career, presents a tough challenge with his grappling skills and unbeaten record.

This matchup not only carries implications for title contention but also promises an exciting fight for fans, especially if it goes to the ground.

Randy Brown vs. Bryan Battle

Brown and Battle will meet in a matchup of welterweight contenders hoping to secure a ranked opponent with a win.

Battle, on a three-fight win streak, faces a tough test against Brown, who has defeated notable fighters like Elizeu Zaleski and Muslim Salikhov. This fight will determine if Battle is ready for the elite in the division, while a win for Brown would solidify his status as a contender.

Expect an exciting fight between these two competitors, with the winner deserving a step up in the welterweight division.

Chris Weidman vs. Eryk Anders

Weidman and Anders were originally scheduled to fight at UFC 309 but the matchup was rescheduled for UFC 310 after an unexpected cancellation. Weidman, a former middleweight champion, looks to make a final run in the division against Anders, a powerful middleweight with a football background.

A win over Weidman would be a significant milestone for Anders, positioning him for a shot at a top-15 opponent. Weidman’s experience and resilient nature make him a tough challenge for any middleweight competitor.

Stay tuned for this compelling matchup between Weidman and Anders, with both fighters aiming to make an impact in the division.

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