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2024 - 10 - 6

When Life Gives You Punches, Become a Champ: Pereira’s KO Victory!

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Alex Pereira retains his UFC light heavyweight title with a stunning TKO over Khalil Rountree Jr. at UFC 307. Discover how it all went down!

SALT LAKE CITY – In a thrilling showdown at UFC 307, Brazilian powerhouse Alex Pereira showcased his incredible fighting skills by knocking out Khalil Rountree Jr., successfully defending his light heavyweight title. The match, which took place in the electrifying atmosphere of Salt Lake City, saw Pereira recover from a shaky start, turning the tides in the fourth round with a stunning TKO at just 28 seconds to go. Fans were on the edge of their seats as they witnessed the reigning champ’s resilience and determination, proving once again why he’s one of the baddest fighters in the Octagon.

The fight was not just about raw power but also strategy. After taking some heavy punches early on, Pereira made tactical adjustments that paid off tremendously. Rountree Jr. appeared to be controlling the pace, but Pereira's keen sense of timing and precision turned the fight in his favor. When the moment was ripe, he unleashed a devastating combination that sent Rountree crashing to the canvas, igniting cheers from the crowd and solidifying his place as a champion.

In addition to Pereira's victory, UFC 307 also saw Julianna Peña reclaiming her women’s bantamweight crown with a split decision win against Raquel Pennington. This matchup kept the excitement flowing, as fans were treated to a night packed with adrenaline, high-stakes performances, and a showcase of elite martial arts skills. Both champions displayed their formidable capabilities, serving as an inspiration for aspiring fighters everywhere.

Meanwhile, the UFC's Promotional Guidelines Compliance program celebrated a huge milestone, paying over $29 million to athletes after UFC 307. This initiative underscores the evolving landscape of how fighters are compensated, spotlighting the need for fair payments based on their contributions to this explosive sport. The funds are helping to professionalize the sport while giving fighters a more reliable financial framework.

As Alex Pereira continues to dominate in the light heavyweight division, fans can look forward to more electrifying bouts in the upcoming events. Fun fact: Pereira wasn’t just a dominant fighter but also an accomplished kickboxer before transitioning to MMA! Plus, did you know that the UFC’s Promotional Guidelines Compliance program has been a game-changer for remuneration, equating to roughly $29 million—a true testament to how far fighter pay has come since the early days of UFC?

Alex Pereira wins by TKO over Khalil Rountree Jr. to retain UFC light ... (The Associated Press)

Alex Pereira retained the UFC light heavyweight crown by beating Khalil Rountree Jr. by TKO with 28 seconds left in the fourth round at UFC 307.

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Defending champ Alex Pereira wins by TKO at UFC 307 (The Straits Times)

SALT LAKE CITY – Brazil's Alex Pereira roared back from a poor start to knock out Khalil Rountree Jr. and retain his light heavyweight title at UFC 307 on ...

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Alex Pereira retains light-heavyweight belt at UFC 307 (Free Malaysia Today)

The defending champ sent Khalil Rountree Jr to the mat at 4:32 of the fourth round.

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UFC 307 Promotional Guidelines Compliance pay: Program cracks ... (MMA Junkie)

The UFC has now paid more than $29 million to its athletes under the Promotional Guidelines Compliance program following UFC 307.

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UFC 307 results: Biggest winners, loser from 'Pereira vs. Rountree ... (MMAmania.com)

UFC 307 results: It's time to see who were the biggest winners (and loser) from last night's "Pereira vs. Rountree" event in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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UFC 307 LIVE: Reaction and Recap as Alex Pereira stops Khalil ... (Bloody Elbow)

In the main event of UFC 307, light-heavyweight champion Alex Pereira will defend his his world title against surprise contender Khalil Rountree Jr.

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UFC 307 post-fight show: Reaction to Alex Pereira's brutal knockout ... (MMA Fighting)

MMA Fighting reacts to Alex Pereira's wild finish of Khalil Rountree, Julianna Pena's title win, and the rest of UFC 307.

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Alex Pereira retains light heavyweight championship with victory ... (Eurosport.com AU)

Alex Pereira is still the UFC light heavyweight champion after defeating Khalil Rountree Jr. The Brazilian came out on top at UFC 307 in Salt Lake City, ...

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UFC 307: Alex Pereira's run is a thing to behold and savor (Yahoo Sports)

Alex Pereira was supposed to be a 37-year-old segue fighter who came into the UFC as a backstory B-side to Israel Adesanya. After UFC 307, it's fair to ...

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UFC 307 Fight Tracks: 'Wonderboy' didn't walk to Tenacious D, like ... (MMA Junkie)

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UFC 307: Alex Pereira beats Khalil Rountree Jr. to retain light ... (San Bernardino County Sun)

Julianna Peña defeated Raquel Pennington via split decision to reclaim the women's bantamweight crown.

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5 biggest takeaways from UFC 307: Why Alex Pereira's 2024 Fighter ... (MMA Junkie)

What mattered most at UFC 307 at Delta Center in Salt Lake City? Here are a few post-fight musings … * * * *. 5. Happy trails, Carla Esparza ...

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UFC 307 fight fallout: What's next for Alex Pereira, Kayla Harrison ... (CBSSports.com)

Pereira has an interesting challenger at light heavyweight despite calls for super fights at heavyweight and middleweight.

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Mick Maynard's Shoes: What's next for Alex Pereira after UFC 307 ... (MMA Junkie)

Alex Pereira got his third title defense of 2024 at UFC 307 vs. Khalil Rountree, but the biggest threat to his reign might be next.

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UFC 307 post-event facts: Alex Pereira joins elite company with ... (MMA Junkie)

The best facts to come out of UFC 307, which saw champ Alex Pereira join an exclusive group of fighters and make new history of his own.

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Cages, champions and community: My eye-opening night at UFC 307 (Yahoo Sports)

Alex Pereira defended his UFC light heavyweight championship title for the third time against Khalil Rountree Jr. in the co-main event of UFC 307 on ...

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Monster Energy's Alex Pereira Defends UFC Light Heavyweight ... (PR Web)

PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- And still Number One! Monster Energy congratulates 37-year-old Brazilian MMA athlete Alex Pereira on defeating Khalil Rountree Jr. to.

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UFC GYM® India opens newest club in Guwahati, Assam (ANI News)

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Former UFC Champion Announces His MMA Return (Forbes)

Ready for another comeback from a former UFC champion? One of the greatest welterweight champions in history just announced his plans to return to MMA.

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Dana White blasts 'atrocious' judging at UFC 307 after multiple split ... (Sportsnet.ca)

Questionable scorecards were present all throughout UFC 307 Saturday in Salt Lake City that resulted in four split decisions, including two results on the ...

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UFC CEO Dana White Bothered By 'Atrocious' UFC 307 Judging ... (Sports Illustrated)

Two glaring concerns pointed to the judging and officiating mishaps surrounding several fights, including Julianna Peña's title-clinching split decision against ...

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Alex Pereira Updates Fans on his Future Following UFC 307 Title ... (Sports Illustrated)

The UFC light heavyweight champion feels he has done enough to take some much-needed time off.

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UFC GYM® India opens newest club in Guwahati, Assam (Business Standard)

Guwahati (Assam) [India], October 7: Guwahati - is the largest city of the Indian state of Assam, and also the largest metropolis in northeastern India.

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