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Many expected that the high elevation of Utah would affect hard-hitting strikers Alex Pereria and Khalil Rountree Jr. Instead, UFC 307 saw a battle between two warriors going punch for punch.

In the end, Pereira landed a flurry of shots that put Rountree to the floor to retain the UFC light heavyweight title. With three wins in 2024, Pereira may have secured his status as Fighter of the Year.

Rountree brought it to Pereira early on, the eighth-ranked light heavyweight landing crisp shots to the face of “Poatan.” The first few rounds appeared to be his. Fatigue may have gotten the best of Rountree, out for a year following a suspension, as he slowed down as the fight went on. However, he had a second wind, forcing Pereira to trade more shots than expected.

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The fight went to the fourth, not on everyone’s bingo card when the fight was announced. As the fight continued, Pereira compromised Rountree’s leg with stiff shots. By round four, Pereira was locked in on Rountree’s busted eye. He landed jabs and then a massive knee that was the beginning of the end. Pereira hit multiple uppercuts to Rountree’s chin, elbows that rocked him, and additional knees.

A battered Rountree had no choice but to fall to the floor after a knee and a body shot. “The War Horse” had his five-fight win streak end. Pereira won his fifth straight. He could go to middleweight or heavyweight next but may remain at light heavyweight. His next potential opponent is Magomed Ankalaev, who is ranked second in the division.

It was expected to go at least two rounds. It was a weird fight to go with an interesting and exciting night for fighters and the judges.

 Pereira started with jabs and low leg kicks right away. Rountree tried landing powerful blows. A low leg kick landed by Pereira, and another. Big jab to the body and face of Rountree. Rountree’s right eye is beat up. Jabs connected to connect. Combinations hurt Rountree. Huge right hand by Pereira followed by a knee. He aimed for the eye. Uppercut, and another. Rountree backed up. Two elbows backed Rountree again. Big right, and another, and Rountree is battered. Rountree connected. Pereira with an uppercut. Knee by Pereira. Knee and combinations landed. Body shot and a head shot dropped Rountree. It’s all over! 

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