Top UFC 310 Fighters
UFC 310 marks the final numbered UFC pay-per-view of 2024, which means the matchmakers are crafting fights that will create reverberations throughout every division in the next calendar year. That said, UFC 310 has it all. A title shot featuring two incredibly exciting fighters, a heavyweight tilt that could determine the next number one contender, an undefeated monster in Shavkat Rakhmonov looking to continue his undefeated career, and legends hoping to keep their dreams of Octagon glory alive.
As we say goodbye to 2024, we also use these fights to reflect on the three awesome Topps UFC releases: 2024 Topps Midnight UFC, 2024 Topps Chrome® UFC, and 2024 Topps Knockout UFC. Let’s dive into the action.
Top UFC 310 Fighter Cards
Ciryl Gane – Heavyweight
One of the best strikers in UFC heavyweight history, Gane has only fought once since his dominating loss to Jon Jones – a TKO win over Serghei Spivac. He’s still ranked in the top 3 for heavyweights, and another win over Alexander Volkov could put him in line for an interim title shot against Tom Aspinall.
2024 Topps Midnight UFC Lunar Tide Daybreak #LT-13 Ciryl Gane /5
Fighter info
• One-time interim UFC Heavyweight Champion
• Tied for second longest win streak in UFC Heavyweight division history: 7
Set info
• Lunar tide insert features 15 fighters with six numbered parallels
What they said
• “He completely changed the standard of heavyweight striking, and I’m not exaggerating.” – Joe Rogan
Chris Weidman – Middleweight (Catchweight 195)
At 40 years old and coming off multiple major injuries (a broken leg and a torn ACL) with only three fights in the last three years, Weidman still feels good and wants to keep fighting despite UFC President Dana White calling for his retirement. His catchweight fight against Eryk Anders is certainly winnable, but does he still have what it takes in the tank?
2024 Topps Midnight UFC Stroke Of Midnight Moonrise Auto #SMA-CWN Chris Weidman /25
Fighter info
• Third longest win streak in UFC Middleweight division history (9)
• ufc middleweight champion (one-time) three successful title defenses
Set info
• stroke of midnight autos features 54 fighters
• six numbered parallels
Fighter quote
• “I’m not planning on putting my gloves down or anything like that either win or lose. But I’m planning to just not make any rushed decisions. Right now, I still feel great.”
Alexander Volkov – Heavyweight
In what could be a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it affair, heavyweight veteran Volkov will meet Ciryl Gane in the middle of the Octagon to solidify the top of the heavyweight rankings. This is a rematch from June 2021, in which Volkov dropped a decision to Gane, but Volkov has made it known that he’s improved his overall game since their last match, and when it comes to big fighters in little gloves – anything can happen.
2024 Topps Midnight UFC Horizon Signatures Moonrise #HS-AVV Alexander Volkov /25
Fighter info
• Third most significant strikes landed in UFC Heavyweight division history: 1099
• 74% opponent finish rate
set info
• horizon signatures features six parallels, including twilight, moonbeam, moonrise, and more stunning images
Fighter quote
• “It was difficult fighting here, mentally and physically, and I had to grow up and get better. Being here in the UFC has made me get better and better from fight to fight.”
Aljamain Sterling – Featherweight
The former champ has a chip on his shoulder for being put on the undercard, so he is extra motivated to put on a show against undefeated grappler Movsar Evloev. Sterling can get it done anywhere in the Octagon and has proved he can win in a multitude of ways, but the big question is if Evloev’s world-class Greco-Roman wrestling will be too much for him.
2024 Topps UFC Knockout 1-2 COMBO RELIC AUTO #OTC-ASC Aljamain Sterling /199
Fighter info
• Second longest win streak in UFC Bantamweight division history (9)
• ufc bantamweight champion (one time) – holds the record for most consecutive ufc bantamweight title defenses: 3
Set info
• 1-2 combo relic auto insert set features 19 fighters – all /199
Fighter quote
• “I think people are going to be in for a very big surprise, and the UFC is going to realize, ‘We messed up big time by not putting this on the main card.’””
Shavkat Rakhmonov – Welterweight
Few people in the UFC have as much fight nerd hype around them as Rakhmonov, to the point where most fans believe he will walk through the extremely tough Ian Machado Garry and immediately take on welterweight champ Belal Muhammad. Will he live up to his hype, or will he finally meet someone in the Octagon that he can’t dominate?
2024 Topps Chrome® UFC Future Stars Auto #FSA-SRA Shavkat Rakhmonov /150
Fighter info
• Longest finish streak in UFC Welterweight division history: 6
• at 18-0 has a 100% opponent finish rate
Set info
• The Future Stars insert features 20 fighters with six parallels
card back
• Name, weight class, card code, a congratulations, and a pledge of the authenticity of the card’s signature as witnessed by a topps employee
Alexandre Pantoja – Flyweight Champion
In possibly the most fascinating fight of the night, undisputed flyweight champ Pantoja takes on Octagon newcomer and entertaining Japanese striker Kai Asukura. It’s rare when a promotional rookie comes in for a title shot, so the question is if Pantoja’s veteran status under the bright lights of the UFC will prove the difference (along with his deadly ground game). If it stays on the feet, this fight is a favorite to deliver a post-fight bonus or two.
2024 Topps Knockout Gallery Graphs Auto #GYG-APA Alexandre Pantoja /99
Fighter info
• Third most wins in UFC Flyweight division history: 12
• ufc flyweight champion (one-time, current): two successful title defenses
Set info
• 100 card base set features ten parallel colors
card back
• a reverse look from behind the gallery frame showing an alternate color and inverted picture
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