In a high-energy night of fights at UFC 307, Alex Pereira successfully defended his UFC light heavyweight title by defeating Khalil Rountree Jr. with a TKO in the fourth round. Pereira (12-2) showed accuracy and consistency in his strikes throughout the fight, eventually overwhelming Rountree (14-6) with his stamina in the fourth round. The match ended with Pereira delivering a flurry of blows that forced Rountree to his knees, prompting the referee to stop the fight with just 28 seconds left.
The event also featured a women’s bantamweight championship bout between Julianna Peña and Raquel Pennington, with Peña clinching the title with a split decision victory. Peña (13-5) dominated the early rounds with her grappling skills, ultimately securing the win despite a fierce comeback attempt by Pennington (16-10) in the later rounds.
Kayla Harrison made a strong statement in the women’s bantamweight division by defeating Ketlen Vieira by unanimous decision. Harrison (18-1), a former Olympic judo champion, showcased her dominance by controlling Vieira (14-4) on the ground throughout the bout, setting herself up as a potential challenger for the bantamweight title.
In other notable fights, Roman Dolidze secured a TKO victory over Kevin Holland in the middleweight division, while Mario Bautista earned a split decision win against Jose Aldo in the men’s bantamweight category. Bautista’s relentless attacks and cage control proved to be the deciding factors in the closely contested fight.
The crowd at the Delta Center witnessed an action-packed night of mixed martial arts with fighters showcasing their skills and determination in each bout. The outcomes of the fights set the stage for potential future matchups and title challenges as the competitors continue their journeys in the UFC.
