Alex Pereira successfully defended his UFC light heavyweight title by defeating Khalil Rountree Jr. by TKO in the fourth round at UFC 307. The fight, held in Salt Lake City, showcased Pereira’s accuracy and consistency in landing blows, ultimately leading to Rountree’s defeat. Pereira, who has now won four straight title bouts, retained his crown for the third consecutive time with this victory.
In other main card fights, Julianna Peña reclaimed the women’s bantamweight crown by defeating Raquel Pennington via split decision. Peña had originally lost the title to Amanda Nunes but managed to secure the victory in this highly anticipated rematch. Kayla Harrison also made a statement in her bout by defeating Ketlen Vieira, opening the door for a potential title challenge in the future.
The event also saw Roman Dolidze beat Kevin Holland by TKO, Mario Bautista prevail over Jose Aldo by split decision, and a number of other fights throughout the night. The audience at the Delta Center was treated to a night of exciting matchups and intense competition.
Overall, UFC 307 was a thrilling event that showcased the skill and determination of the fighters involved. Pereira’s victory, Peña’s successful comeback, and the emergence of new contenders like Harrison made for an unforgettable night of mixed martial arts action.
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