UFC 307

UFC 307, held on October 5, 2024, in Salt Lake City, Utah, delivered a night filled with exciting fights and notable performances. Headlined by a light heavyweight title clash between Alex Pereira and Khalil Rountree Jr., the event also saw a co-main event for the women's bantamweight championship. Below is a detailed recap of the main card, including winners, losers, and significant moments from the event.

Main Event: Alex Pereira vs. Khalil Rountree Jr. (Light Heavyweight Title Fight)

In the main event, reigning champion Alex Pereira defended his title against Khalil Rountree Jr. The bout was a high-octane affair with both fighters delivering intense striking exchanges. Pereira, known for his precision and power, controlled most of the fight, pulling ahead with a significant strike advantage by the third round. Rountree had some moments, especially in the second round, but struggled as the fight wore on. By the fourth round, Pereira overwhelmed Rountree with a barrage of strikes, leading to a TKO finish. This victory marked Pereira's third title defense in 2024, solidifying his dominance in the light heavyweight division.

Co-Main Event: Julianna Peña vs. Raquel Pennington (Women’s Bantamweight Title Fight)

The co-main event saw Julianna Peña reclaim the women’s bantamweight title after a split decision victory over Raquel Pennington. In a closely contested bout, Peña used her grappling to edge out Pennington, who had her best moments in the striking exchanges. Peña managed to secure several takedowns and came close to finishing Pennington with a submission in the third round. Despite a strong comeback by Pennington in the later rounds, Peña did enough early on to win the decision and become a two-time UFC bantamweight champion.

Mario Bautista vs. José Aldo (Bantamweight)

Mario Bautista earned the biggest win of his career by defeating UFC legend José Aldo via split decision. Bautista used a relentless pace and diverse striking to keep Aldo on the back foot, though the Brazilian had his moments, particularly in the second round. Bautista’s ability to mix up his attacks and control the clinch exchanges ultimately swayed the judges in his favor, extending his win streak to seven fights.

Roman Dolidze vs. Kevin Holland (Middleweight)

Roman Dolidze picked up an impressive victory over Kevin Holland via first-round stoppage. Dolidze’s grappling prowess was on full display as he took Holland to the ground and dominated him, eventually securing a TKO after Holland appeared to suffer a rib injury. This marked Dolidze’s second consecutive victory, further establishing him as a rising contender in the middleweight division.

These were just a few highlights from UFC 307, an event filled with remarkable performances and significant implications for multiple weight classes.