UFC 307 Delivers Night of Thrilling Fights and Surprising Outcomes

On October 5, 2024, the UFC 307 took center stage at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, featuring a blockbuster night of fights highlighted by two main title bouts. The event was streamed live on ESPN+ pay-per-view with a lineup that promised high-octane action and unforgettable moments for fans of mixed martial arts.

The main event of the night saw UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira defend his title against the eighth-ranked contender Khalil Rountree Jr. Pereira, known for his ferocious knockout ability, was looking to secure his third successful title defense of the year. Meanwhile, Rountree entered the bout on an impressive five-fight winning streak, setting the stage for a highly anticipated clash.

In the co-main event, current UFC women’s bantamweight champion Raquel Pennington faced off against former champion Julianna Peña. This fight marked a significant moment for Peña, who had not fought since her loss to Amanda Nunes in July 2022 due to injuries, and was now aiming for a comeback to reclaim her title.

Other notable bouts included Jose Aldo versus Mario Bautista in a bantamweight contest. Bautista, employing a strategy of high striking volume and pressure, secured a split-decision victory over the legendary Aldo, who struggled against the fence throughout the match.

Kayla Harrison, a former Professional Fighters League champion, faced Ketlen Vieira in what was a potential title eliminator. Harrison’s superior takedown skills and ground control earned her a unanimous decision victory, putting her in line for a future title shot in the bantamweight division.

In a thrilling welterweight bout, Joaquin Buckley achieved a knockout victory over Stephen Thompson in the third round. Buckley used his powerful striking to devastating effect, halting Thompson’s attempts to control the fight with his trademark technique.

The main card also featured Roman Dolidze who secured a TKO victory over Kevin Holland due to an injury Holland sustained during their middleweight fight. Iasmin Lucindo emerged victorious against Marina Rodriguez, while Alexander Hernandez edged past Austin Hubbard in a closely contested bout.

Ryan Spann‘s showdown with Ovince Saint Preux resulted in a submission victory for Spann with a guillotine choke early in the first round, while Tecia Pennington outpointed veteran Carla Esparza in a unanimous decision win.

The preliminary cards were equally engaging with Court McGee achieving a significant victory over Tim Means via rear-naked choke submission, and Cesar Almeida earning a decision win over Ihor Potieria despite a controversial fight marred by fouls.

UFC 307 proved to be a memorable event, showcasing intense fights and decisive wins across the board, leaving fans eagerly anticipating the implications these results might have on future matchups within the UFC’s various divisions.