In the highly anticipated main event of UFC 307, light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira successfully defended his title against Khalil Rountree Jr. The fight took place at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, and showcased Pereira’s striking and resilience. Despite a rocky start where Rountree managed to drop Pereira with a right hook in the second round, the champion regained his composure and began to dominate as the fight progressed. Pereira’s strategy involved utilizing powerful calf kicks that hindered Rountree’s mobility while he effectively landed jabs that opened cuts on Rountree’s face. By the fourth round, it was clear that Pereira had found his rhythm, unleashing a barrage of punches that ultimately led to a TKO victory at 4:32 of Round 4. This win marked Pereira’s third consecutive title defense and solidified his status as one of the top pound-for-pound fighters in MMA.
The co-main event featured Julianna Peña reclaiming
her bantamweight championship from Raquel Pennington in a closely
contested match that ended in a split decision. Peña utilized her grappling
skills effectively in the early rounds, securing takedowns that allowed her to
control the pace of the fight. However, Pennington rallied back in the later
rounds with significant strikes that made it a nail-biter for judges and fans
alike. Ultimately, two out of three judges scored the bout in favor of Peña
(48-47), granting her another reign as champion. This victory not only
reinstated Peña as a titleholder but also set up potential future matchups
against rising contenders like Kayla Harrison.
The main card also featured several exciting bouts, Mario
Bautista edged out Jose Aldo via split decision in what was
described as an intense striking battle. Roman Dolidze defeated Kevin
Holland by TKO due to injury at the end of Round 1. Kayla Harrison, making
her UFC debut, won against Ketlen Vieira by unanimous decision,
showcasing her grappling strength. Overall, UFC 307 delivered thrilling action
and significant implications for future title fights across multiple divisions.
Did the night go the way you expected it to?
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