Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) brought us UFC 307 on Sat., Oct. 5, 2024, streaming LIVE on ESPN+ PPV from the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah.
UFC 307's pay-per-view (PPV) main event featured Alex Pereira, who was set to defend his Light Heavyweight title against challenger Khalil Rountree.
The co-main event was a grudge match between women’s Bantamweight champion Raquel Pennington and Julianna Pena.
UFC 307’s PPV main card also saw Jose Aldo taking on Mario Bautista and Kevin Holland meeting Roman Dolidze. Kayla Harrison took on Ketlen Vieira in her second Octagon appearance.
The "Prelims" were headlined by Stephen Thompson against Joaquin Buckley. The undercard also included Court McGee vs. Tim Means, Carla Esparza vs. Tecia Pennington, and Ryan Spann vs. Ovince Saint Preux.
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Alex Pereira vs Khalil Rountree Jr | FULL FIGHT
UFC 307 Quick Results
Here's a breakdown of the UFC 307 results, starting with the main event:
- 205 lbs.: Alex Pereira vs. Khalil Rountree - Pereira def. Rountree via KO (body shot), round 4 (4:32)
- 135 lbs.: Raquel Pennington vs. Julianna Pena - Pena def. Pennington via split decision (48-47, 47-48, 48-47)
- 135 lbs.: Jose Aldo vs. Mario Bautista - Bautista def. Aldo via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
- 185 lbs.: Roman Dolidze vs. Kevin Holland - Dolidze def. Holland via TKO (injury), round 1 (5:00)
- 135 lbs.: Kayla Harrison vs. Ketlen Vieira - Harrison def. Vieira via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
- 170 lbs.: Stephen Thompson vs. Joaquin Buckley - Buckley def. Thompson via KO (right hook), round 3 (2:17)
- 115 lbs.: Marina Rodriguez vs. Iasmin Lucindo - Lucindo def. Rodriguez via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
- 155 lbs.: Austin Hubbard vs. Alexander Hernandez - Hernandez def. Hubbard via split decision (27-30, 29-28, 29-28)
- 185 lbs. Cesar Almeida vs. Ihor Potieria - Almeida wins Ihor Potieria via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
- 205 lbs.: Ryan Spann vs. Ovince Saint Preux - Spann def. Saint Preux via submission (guillotine), round 1 (1:35)
- 115 lbs.: Carla Esparza vs. Tecia Pennington - Pennington def. Esparza via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
- 170 lbs.: Court McGee vs. Tim Means - McGee defeats Means via submission, (rear naked choke), round 1 (1:37)
UFC 307 Main Card Highlights
The surging MMA Lab representative Mario Bautista came out looking to take the fight to Aldo, offering a diverse array of attacks and good pressure, mixing in clinch work along the cage designed to wear out the 38-year-old icon.
Midway through the first, Dolidze put Holland on the canvas, and he was able to keep him there for an extended period. When Holland looked to shift his hips late in the frame, Dolidze flowed with him and Holland appeared to pop a rib in the process. Dolidze has now earned consecutive victories and won six of his last eight, building on his UFC 303 win over Anthony Smith with his effort here.
Kayla Harrison had to deal with some adversity and battle hard to get the win. The two-time Olympic gold medalist finished the first in mount after bulldozing Vieira to the canvas, but the Brazilian did well to remain upright throughout the second, crashing home a couple heavy shots that lumped up and opened up Harrison.
It was far more competitive than many anticipated, but Alex Pereira successfully defended his light heavyweight title for the third time this year, finishing game challenger Khalil Rountree Jr. Rountree Jr. landed the most impactful blows in each of the first two rounds, as his speed and operating from the southpaw stance seemed to slow the champion just a little.
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This was a classic clash of styles through the first four rounds, with Pennington getting the better of things in the striking exchanges and Peña dominating when she was able to drag the fight to the canvas. Julianna Pena returned to the top of the women’s bantamweight division, earning a debated split decision win over Raquel Pennington before Alex Pereira was pushed for three rounds by Khalil Rountree Jr.
Additional Information
- Fight of the Night: Alex Pereira vs. Khalil Rountree Jr.
Pereira’s run in the UFC to this point has been largely unmatched, as “Poatan” is now 9-1 inside the Octagon, with title wins in two divisions and three successful title defenses in less than 200 days this year.
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