UFC 310 fight grades: One A, two Ds and a bunch of highlight reel finishes - ESPN

UFC 310 featured a No. 1 contender fight, a title fight debut and much more.

While the card lacked the flashy finishes many may have expected, the night was capped with an impressive title defense by men's flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja, beating UFC newcomer Kai Asakura in the main event. Also, the card featured some notable contests, including one finished with a rare D'Arce choke thanks to Vicente Luque.

After each pay-per-view, we break down and assess the quality of each fight and the fight card itself based on the skill displayed, competitiveness and what is at stake. Andreas Hale looks at all 14 fights of UFC 310, including the high-stakes co-main event between welterweights Shavkat Rakhmonov and Ian Machado Garry and Pantoja welcoming Asakura to the UFC.

Result: Pantoja def. Asakura by second-round submission

Grade: A-

Pantoja cemented his place as the best flyweight in the world today with a dominant performance against the debuting Asakura. Although there were concerns that Asakura's striking would present problems for the champion, Pantoja cut through those concerns within seconds of the opening round by pressing forward and applying pressure to the former Rizin bantamweight champion. The second-round finish was a Pantoja special where he closed the distance, took his opponent's back and worked in a rear-naked choke. Asakura had no answer for the Brazilian's grappling and was put to sleep. There are clearly levels to this and Pantoja continues to distance himself from the opposition with another exceptional performance.

Result: Luque def. Gorimbo by first-round submission

Grade: B

This was a reminder that Luque is one of the most prolific finishers in the welterweight division. Also, what better way to