Alexandre Pantoja explains how he intends to emulate Anderson Silva against Kai Asakura at UFC 310

Alexandre Pantoja is confident he will act like the great Anderson Silva when he meets Kai Asakura at UFC 310.

The flyweight champion will attempt to defend his throne on December 7 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.

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Alexandre Pantoja wants to put on a show at UFC 310 just like Anderson Silva

Born and raised in Brazil, Alexandre Pantoja grew up watching the legendary Anderson Silva cement his place as one of the greatest of all time.

With electrifying moves and an unparalleled look, 'The Spider' made his opponents miss before finally making them pay with his devastating series of kicks.

However, now that Silva has retired, the hopes of a nation rest on the shoulders of Pantoja, an animal in the cage, willing to do whatever it takes to achieve victory.

And with his fight against Kai Asakura just a week away, the icon is positively salivating at the prospect of emulating his hero.

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In an exclusive interview with Bloody Elbow, the ring ambassador said, “I think about what Anderson Silva did before.

“Dana White said why everyone loves Anderson Silva is because when he had to defend, he put on a show for everyone.

“At that exact moment, with people watching, he put on a show. I think a lot about that and what I want. I want to be great, and that's what I'm going to do on December 7.”

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While the former Rizin champion undeniably presents Pantoja with a complex puzzle to solve, the 34-year-old has a secret weapon that could help him secure victory.

He explained: “My confidence isn't about my opponent, it's about myself. I train at American Top Team, it's the best gym in the world.

“I train a lot with Kyoji Horiguchi and Yuki Motoya, who fought Kai Asakura. That's good for me to train with those guys and see how that goes.

“He can punch very well, but I have a background in Muay Thai. I can definitely strike with him, and everyone knows what I can do on the ground.

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