Alex Pereira fights Khalil Rountree at UFC 307 – live
UFC fighter Robert Whittaker expresses confidence in his abilities, stating, "I see myself as the most formidable middleweight in history."
In the headline match of UFC 307 this Saturday, Alex Pereira will face off against Khalil Rountree Jr. 'Poatan' is looking to keep his winning momentum going in the Octagon.
Pereira is now regarded as one of the top pound-for-pound fighters in the world following his victory for the light heavyweight title at UFC 295. His impressive knockout of Jiri Prochazka at UFC 303 solidified his reputation as one of the most intimidating competitors in mixed martial arts.
However, Rountree is now stepping into the spotlight with a fresh challenge, following Dana White's decision to promote 'The War Horse' to this title bout after completing a four-month suspension due to a drug test failure.
Other exciting matchups feature Raquel Pennington defending her bantamweight title against former champion Julianna Pena. Additionally, Jose Aldo will face off against Mario Bautista, while Kevin Holland goes up against Roman Dolidze. Fans will also get to see the beloved Stephen 'Wonderboy' Thompson compete in the ring.
Stay tuned for real-time updates and all the preliminary fight results from UFC 307 below:
Alex Pereira Promises To Defend UFC Title Amid Weight Change Speculation
"I've decided to focus on defending my title. Moving down to a lighter weight class would require quite a bit of time and extra training, and moving up to a higher weight class would also need preparation. So, for now, the situation in the light heavyweight division works perfectly for me," Pereira explained during the media day for UFC 307.
"I’ve been considering training because Jones mentioned that his upcoming fight could be his final one. I’d like to go and gain some knowledge from him. I’m someone who is receptive to new ideas, and I believe this experience would be invaluable."
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Dana White Confirms Conor McGregor's UFC Return
UFC president Dana White has made it clear that Conor McGregor is set to fight in 2025, despite the former champion experiencing another delay in his comeback this week.
In February 2023, it was revealed that McGregor would be taking on Michael Chandler as his next opponent, but a specific date for the fight wasn’t set until April. Following UFC 300, White announced that the match between McGregor and Chandler is scheduled for June.
"Yes," he replied. "I wasn't fully present in 2024, but I definitely am in 2025. It's just the way it is."
"I have more information than you all do. I'm completely certain that McGregor will be fighting next year."
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UFC 307: Complete Fight Card Details
Alex Pereira faces off against Khalil Rountree Jr. for the light heavyweight championship.
Raquel Pennington (C) vs Julianna Pena (for the women’s bantamweight championship)
Jose Aldo faces off against Mario Bautista in the men's bantamweight division.
Ketlen Vieira takes on Kayla Harrison in the women's bantamweight division.
Roman Dolidze going up against Kevin Holland (middleweight)
Stephen Thompson takes on Joaquin Buckley in the welterweight division.
Marina Rodriguez faces off against Iasmin Lucindo in the women’s strawweight division.
Austin Hubbard takes on Alexander Hernandez in the lightweight division.
Cesar Almeida takes on Ihor Potieria in the middleweight division.
Ryan Spann will face Ovince Saint Preux in a light heavyweight matchup.
Carla Esparza takes on Tecia Pennington in a matchup in the women’s strawweight division.
Court McGee faces off against Tim Means in the welterweight division.
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UFC 307 Start Time: Pereira Vs. Rountree In UK & US
This will be Rountree's first fight after being suspended for four months due to a positive drug test. "The War Horse" will certainly be eager to prove his critics wrong with a remarkable comeback victory.
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This will be Rountree's first fight back after a four-month suspension due to a failed drug test. "The War Horse" is certainly eager to prove his critics wrong by pulling off a remarkable upset in his comeback.
We'll keep you posted with the newest updates and information from the event all evening, so stay tuned!
Mike Jones, October 5, 2024, at 11:37 AM
