UFC 307: Pereira vs. Rountree Jr. – Results and Highlights from Salt Lake City

The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) returned to Salt Lake City, Utah, with UFC 307, a Pay-Per-View event featuring thrilling bouts, including two highly-anticipated championship contests. The event was held at the Delta Center, with the main card starting at 10 p.m. Eastern Time.

The headline fight was a light heavyweight championship match between current champion Alex Pereira, ranked as the second-best pound-for-pound fighter in the UFC, and No. 8 ranked contender Khalil Rountree Jr. Pereira, known for his knockout power, was a dominant -450 favorite coming into the match. Rountree, who recently served a suspension for a banned substance, was an underdog at +350.

Also featured on the main card was the women’s bantamweight title fight between reigning champion Kayla Harrison and former titleholder Raquel Pennington. Harrison, a two-time Olympic gold medalist, showcased her grappling skills, securing a win despite facing significant resistance from Pennington, a seasoned competitor and currently the No. 1 ranked contender.

In other notable matchups, middleweight MMA talent Mario Bautista secured a hard-fought victory against Brazilian legend Jose Aldo. Bautista’s relentless pressure and diverse attack proved effective against the seasoned Aldo. All three judges scored the fight in favor of the rising star, affirming his status as an ascending contender in the bantamweight division.

The event also saw Georgian fighter Roman Dolidze earning a stoppage win over Kevin Holland. Dolidze capitalized on a rib injury Holland suffered in the first round to secure his victory. This triumph marks Dolidze’s sixth win in his last eight appearances, highlighting his resilience in the middleweight category.

Beyond the main bouts, the preliminary fights were highlighted by enduring performances, including Raquel Pennington versus Julianna Pena, where the competitors battled fiercely in a matchup of storied rivals. The preliminaries were broadcasted on ESPNEWS and ESPN+, offering extended fight coverage to a broad audience.

UFC analyst and bettor Vithlani weighed in on the night’s action, noting strategic picks and analyzing Pereira’s dominant performances in recent title defenses. Vithlani emphasized Pereira’s growth since transitioning to the UFC light heavyweight division, maintaining a formidable record with the majority of his victories achieved by knockout.