UFC 307: Pereira vs. Rountree Jr A Night of Exciting Fights

On October 5, 2024, UFC returns to Salt Lake City for UFC 307. The event will take place at the Delta Center. Fans are in for an exciting night, with two big championship fights that promise to deliver plenty of action.

Main Event: Alex Pereira vs. Khalil Rountree Jr. – Light Heavyweight Title

The main event will be a Light Heavyweight Championship fight between Alex Pereira and Khalil Rountree Jr. Pereira, a former UFC Middleweight Champion, is known for his knockout power and striking skills.

He will defend his title against Rountree Jr., a strong and aggressive fighter who has earned his shot with a string of great performances. This fight is expected to be fast and hard-hitting, with both men looking for a big finish.

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

In the co-main event, Raquel Pennington will defend her Women’s Bantamweight Championship against former champ Julianna Peña. Pennington has been on an impressive run, while Peña, a past Ultimate Fighter winner, will be determined to get her title back. Both fighters are known for their toughness and will likely push each other to the limit. Expect a gritty, back-and-forth battle.

Other Big Fights: Holland vs. Dolidze, Saint Preux vs. Spann

Also on the card, Kevin Holland will face Roman Dolidze in a middleweight bout. Holland is a fan favorite, known for his exciting style, while Dolidze is a dangerous opponent. This fight was originally set to be Holland vs. Chris Curtis, but Curtis pulled out due to injury.

In the light heavyweight division, Ovince Saint Preux will fight Ryan Spann. Both men have strong striking and submission skills, so this fight could end in a highlight-reel finish. It was postponed from an earlier event but will now take place at UFC 307.

Other Fights and Replacements

A lightweight bout between Nate Landwehr and Austin Hubbard was also planned. However, Landwehr is out due to unknown reasons, and a replacement for him is being found. Other fights on the card will feature a mix of rising stars and veteran fighters, adding even more excitement to the night.

Final Thoughts

UFC 307 is set to be one of the year’s biggest events. The headlining title fight between Alex Pereira and Khalil Rountree Jr. promises action, while Raquel Pennington vs. Julianna Peña will be another intense matchup. With more exciting fights on the undercard, fans won’t want to miss this night of thrilling mixed martial arts action.

Check out the full fight card here.

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Tune in on October 5, 2024, for UFC 307!