UFC 307 Results: Alex Pereira defends title in main event

LockerRoom Team

30 Dec 2024

Utah reaffirmed its reputation as the "State of Sport" by hosting a blockbuster UFC 307 event filled with high-level action and memorable moments. Featuring divisional rankers Roman Dolidze, Kayla Harrison, and Mario Bautista, alongside championship bouts, the card delivered electrifying performances and set the stage for future title implications.

With a gate of $5 million USD, this event marked the second-highest grossing gate in the arena’s history, with UFC events holding the top three spots. An attendance of 17,487 fans witnessed a historic night of fights that left the crowd enthralled.

Main Event: Alex Pereira Retains Light Heavyweight Championship

UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira defended his title against #8-ranked Khalil Rountree Jr. in a thrilling four-round war. Pereira utilized his signature calf kicks early, while Rountree found success with a high kick and body strikes. The tide shifted in the fourth round as Pereira unleashed a dominant striking display, targeting Rountree’s body before securing a TKO victory at 4:32.

In his post-fight remarks, Pereira said:

“This was one of my toughest fights. The game plan was to let him tire. I studied his fights; his stamina goes down in the second round and mine only goes up. I can move up to heavyweight, but this division is great.”

Co-Main Event: Julianna Peña Reclaims Bantamweight Gold

Julianna Peña regained her UFC bantamweight title in a five-round grudge match against Raquel Pennington. The back-and-forth battle showcased striking and grappling exchanges, culminating in a razor-thin split decision for Peña (48-47, 48-47).

Emotionally, Peña called out Amanda Nunes, saying:

“I’m glad I got the win. What I really wish is for Amanda Nunes to quit ducking and get back into the Octagon. We are one and one. That would be the greatest fight in women’s bantamweight history.”

Main Card Highlights

• Mario Bautista defeated José Aldo by split decision after a tactical and precise contest.
• Roman Dolidze earned a TKO win over Kevin Holland via injury stoppage at the buzzer of Round 1.
• Kayla Harrison dominated Kelten Vieira with her grappling en route to a unanimous decision victory.

Prelims Showcase Finishes and Rising Talent

• Joaquin Buckley delivered a devastating KO against Stephen Thompson in Round 3, earning a Performance of the Night bonus.
• Ryan Spann secured an early submission victory over Ovince Saint Preux with a guillotine choke, also earning Performance of the Night honors.
• Cesar Almeida and Alexander Hernandez added technical victories, while Court McGee and Tecia Pennington shone in their respective bouts.

Fight Night Bonuses

• Fight of the Night: Alex Pereira vs. Khalil Rountree
• Performance of the Night: Joaquin Buckley
• Performance of the Night: Ryan Spann

UFC 307 Official Results

UFC Light Heavyweight Championship
Alex Pereira def. Khalil Rountree Jr. via TKO (strikes) at 4:32 of Round 4

UFC Women’s Bantamweight Championship
Julianna Peña def. Raquel Pennington via split decision (48-47, 48-47)

Main Card

• Mario Bautista def. José Aldo via split decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
• Roman Dolidze def. Kevin Holland via TKO (injury) at 5:00 of Round 1
• Kayla Harrison def. Kelten Vieira via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

Prelims

• Joaquin Buckley def. Stephen Thompson via KO (right hand) at 2:17 of Round 3
• Alexander Hernandez def. Austin Hubbard via split decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
• Cesar Almeida def. Ihor Potieria via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
• Ryan Spann def. Ovince Saint Preux via submission (guillotine choke) at 1:35 of Round 1
• Tecia Pennington def. Carla Esparza via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
• Court McGee def. Tim Means via submission (rear-naked choke) at 3:19 of Round 1