Kara-France (24-11 MMA, 7-4 UFC) is coming off a knockout win over former title challenger Steve Erceg at UFC 305 in August. He was initially surprised to see a newcomer get the title fight, but looks forward to someday challenging the winner of Pantoja vs. Asakura.

Ahead of Alexandre Pantoja vs Kai Asakura at UFC 310, BJPENN.com reached out to pro fighters to get their prediction for the title fight.

Asakura (21-4) might not be as well known in the States, but fans love him over in Japan, where Asakura reigned as RIZIN's bantamweight champion. It's the best in the east vs. the best in the west, and Pantoja's sure getting his flowers for fighting whoever the UFC puts in front of him.