At UFC 307, Alex Pereira retained his light heavyweight title with a fourth-round TKO victory over Khalil Rountree Jr., solidifying his status as a dominant fighter with his third title defense this year. Despite the loss, Rountree impressed fans and critics alike with his resilience, earning respect for his performance and pushing Pereira further than most of his previous opponents. The bout was marked by a competitive start from Rountree, who won the first two rounds on the judges' scorecards before Pereira took control. Pereira’s victory sets the stage for a potential matchup with the winner of Magomed Ankalaev and Aleksandar Rakic, as he continues to cement his legacy in the UFC. Khalil Rountree expressed gratitude for the learning experience and vowed to return stronger, despite facing criticism from some commentators. In the broader UFC landscape, the event also saw Julianna Pena regaining the women’s bantamweight title in a controversial split decision over Raquel Pennington.