Alex Pereira knocks out Khalil Rountree at UFC 307 – live
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In the headline match of UFC 307 on Saturday, Alex Pereira delivered a devastating knockout to Khalil Rountree Jr., further extending his impressive run in the Octagon.
Rountree presented the toughest test Pereira has encountered as the light heavyweight champion. However, as the fight progressed into the championship rounds, a worn-out and injured Rountree struggled to endure the blows and ultimately fell to defeat near the conclusion of the fourth round.
In the co-main event, Julianna Pena took back her title in the women’s bantamweight division, winning against Raquel Pennington by a close split decision.
During her interview after the fight, Pena urged Amanda Nunes to return from retirement for a third match between them. She dismissed any suggestions that Kayla Harrison, who also won on Saturday, should be the next contender for the championship.
Other notable matchups included Jose Aldo facing Mario Bautista, and the popular Stephen ‘Wonderboy’ Thompson participated in a highly anticipated prelim against Joaquin Buckley.
Experience all the excitement and catch up on the results from the preliminary fights of UFC 307 right here:
UFC 307 Live: Complete Results
Alex Pereira defeated Khalil Rountree through a fourth-round TKO to secure the light heavyweight championship, finishing the fight with body blows and an uppercut at 4:32.
Julianna Pena won against Raquel Pennington in a closely contested match, claiming the women's bantamweight championship with a split decision. The judges scored it 48-47, 48-47, and 47-48.
Mario Bautista defeated Jose Aldo by split decision, with the judges scoring it 29-28, 29-28, and 28-29.
Roman Dolidze defeated Kevin Holland by TKO in the first round due to a rib injury, with the fight ending at the 5:00 mark.
Kayla Harrison won against Ketlen Vieira by unanimous decision, with the judges scoring it 30-27, 30-27, and 29-28.
Joaquin Buckley defeated Stephen 'Wonderboy' Thompson with a knockout in the third round, landing an overhand right at 2 minutes and 17 seconds.
Alexander Hernandez won against Austin Hubbard by a split decision, with the judges scoring it 29-28, 29-29, and 27-30.
Iasmin Lucindo won against Marina Rodriguez in a close match, with the judges scoring it 29-28, 29-28, and 28-29.
Cesar Almeida won against Ihor Potieria by unanimous decision, with all judges scoring the fight 30-27 in his favor.
Ryan Spann defeated Ovince Saint Preux by submitting him in the first round with a guillotine choke at 1:35.
Tecia Pennington won against Carla Esparza by unanimous decision, with the judges scoring it 30-27, 29-28, and 29-28.
Court McGee defeated Tim Means by submitting him in the first round with a rear naked choke at 3 minutes and 19 seconds into the fight.
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UFC 307 LIVE: What's Next For Poatan?
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UFC 307 LIVE: Pereira Dominates To Retain Title
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UFC 307 Live: Alex Pereira Thrives At Light Heavyweight
Alex Pereira has downplayed speculation about making a quick shift to middleweight or heavyweight after achieving his third successful title defense in the light heavyweight division.
"I noticed that Dricus is set to face Sean Strickland. Since he's a training partner of mine, I don’t want to interfere," he stated.
"I could move up to heavyweight, but I'm really enjoying this division. I'm feeling good with this weight cut, and this is where I want to stay."
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UFC 307 Live: Pereira Vs. Rountree Showdown
Rountree is taking a lot of damage as the fight progresses. It feels like he's nearing the end of his energy.
Pereira opens the round with a solid jab to his opponent's right eye, causing it to start bleeding. The Brazilian then charges ahead with a fierce series of punches.
Poatan senses an opportunity and is unleashing powerful strikes on Rountree. The challenger is running low on energy and is enduring a series of hard, punishing blows.
Rountree is soaked in his own blood, backed against the fence. He endures two powerful body blows before a well-placed uppercut sends him crashing to the ground.
The fighting spirit of the horse in 'The War Horse' is admirable, but even he has his limits. Pereira was relentless, delivering punishing blows without mercy. And yet, against all odds!
Alex Pereira won against Khalil Rountree by technical knockout in the fourth round, finishing the fight with body punches and an uppercut at 4:32.
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UFC 307 Live: Pereira Vs. Rountree Fight Night
Rountree lands some powerful body punches to kick off the round, and Pereira counters with a kick to the head.
Rountree lands another overhand punch as he controls Poatan in the first part of the third round.
As the final minute of the round approaches, Pereira starts to shorten the distance, landing solid jabs on Rountree. He then throws a jumping knee before engaging in a clinch, delivering additional knees from a close position just as the round ends.
We're entering the final stages of the competition.
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UFC 307 Live: Pereira Vs. Rountree Fight Night
Poatan's stunning right-hand counter is landing with more frequency now. His leg kicks are also starting to play a significant role, and it’s clear that Khalil's calf is taking some damage.
Rountree lands a powerful overhand right behind Pereira's ear. Throughout the fight, Khalil has been just a bit off with his counterattacks. However, when Pereira throws a wild high kick, Rountree dodges it and responds with a clean shot straight to the nose, knocking the champion down!
Poatan rises swiftly and seems untroubled, but he is still in a tough spot and takes a powerful head kick just before the round ends.
It's possible that Rountree is leading 2-0 after the first two rounds.
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UFC 307 Live: Pereira Vs. Rountree Fight Night
Here we go! We have five rounds approved for the light heavyweight championship. I doubt we'll see more than a couple of rounds though.
Poatan glares intensely at Rountree before launching himself at him right off the bat. However, there’s no quick knockout this time; Rountree manages to catch the kick, causing Pereira to hit the mat.
Rountree throws a powerful left hook, but when he attempts a similar punch shortly after, Poatan responds with a sharp right hand. Pereira is also making good use of his signature calf kicks right from the start.
Rountree connects with a right hand as he follows up on his combo. The challenger is throwing punches and landing them effectively. Another right hook grazes the champion.
Rountree has displayed incredible speed during this round, but as the buzzer sounds, he’s noticeably out of breath. It's clear that he won’t be able to maintain this level of intensity for much longer, particularly given the high altitude.
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UFC 307 Live: Pereira Vs. Rountree Fight Night
The highlight of the night has arrived.
Alex Pereira is widely considered one of the most intimidating figures in MMA right now, and he’ll be looking to maintain his high profile as he takes on Khalil Rountree in the main event this evening.
Rountree, following a four-month suspension due to a failed drug test, has quickly been positioned in the title race by Dana White. He is an adaptable fighter known for his significant knockout strength.
He has a track record of defeating some of the top kickboxers in the world. Although he enters the Octagon as a significant underdog, it would be foolish to underestimate Rountree.
We've seen a lot of decisions made tonight. I would be surprised if this goes past the second round. Get ready for some excitement!
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UFC 307 LIVE: "Stop Ducking, Amanda Nunes!"
Julianna Pena has dismissed any suggestions that Kayla Harrison is the frontrunner for the women's bantamweight title. Instead, she is urging Amanda Nunes to return from retirement to arrange a third fight between them.
"I really want Amanda Nunes to stop avoiding this and return to the Octagon to face me," she stated.
"We're currently tied with one win each, which means this would be the most significant match in the history of mixed martial arts for the bantamweight category."
“I’m convinced she’s not finished yet. I’d love to see her return to the Octagon so we can finally resolve things.”
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