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Daniel Cormier details how Alex Pereira can achieve UFC GOAT status after UFC 307
Curtis Calhoun - October 7, 2024
UFC analyst Daniel Cormier believes UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira isn’t far removed from being considered the greatest of all time. Pereira finished Khalil Rountree Jr. in the UFC 307 main event last Saturday in Salt Lake City. Despite a rocky start to the fight, Pereira rallied late to badly batter Rountree and retain the light heavyweight belt.
WATCH | Israel Adesanya’s live reaction to Alex Pereira finishing Khalil Rountree Jr. at UFC 307
Curtis Calhoun - October 7, 2024
UFC stars Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira have a complicated history, but that didn’t stop Adesanya from being a supporter last weekend. On Saturday, Pereira successfully defended the UFC light heavyweight title against Khalil Rountree Jr. at UFC 307. In front of a raucous crowd in Salt Lake City, Pereira put on another signature performance and battered Rountree en route to a late TKO victory.
Kevin Holland responds to troll following UFC 307 loss: "I feel like a piece of sh*t”
Cole Shelton - October 7, 2024
Kevin Holland has responded to an online troll following his UFC 307 loss to Roman Dolidze. Holland lost to Dolidze by first-round stoppage this past Saturday night as his corner stopped the fight in between the first and second rounds. Holland hurt his rib during a scramble in the opening frame and his coach decided the fight shouldn’t continue.
ONE Championship releases slate of U.S. primetime events for 2025
BJPENN.COM Staff - October 7, 2024
ONE Championship has revealed its 2025 calendar dates for United States primetime cards. For the third consecutive year, the promotion will host 12 live events on Prime Video, airing in the U.S. and Canada.
Joaquin Buckley predicts KO win over Kamaru Usman in possible UFC welterweight banger
Fernando Quiles Jr. - October 7, 2024
Joaquin Buckley is ready to take a major step up, and he feels the timing is right for a Kamaru Usman showdown. Buckley impressed many fans and experts with his performance at UFC 307. He had a competitive affair with crowd favorite Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson. Buckley was able to swarm his opponent and land body shots before knocking out Thompson with a punch upstairs.
Daniel Cormier scolds Julianna Pena for not building Kayla Harrison fight during UFC 307 post-fight interview
Fernando Quiles Jr. - October 7, 2024
Daniel Cormier believes Julianna Pena missed out on a big opportunity after striking gold a second time at UFC 307. Pena challenged Raquel Pennington for the UFC Women’s Bantamweight Championship over the weekend. She ended up becoming a two-time 135-pound titleholder via controversial split decision.
Early UFC betting odds for Julianna Pena vs. Kayla Harrison title fight revealed
Fernando Quiles Jr. - October 7, 2024
Early odds for a potential title clash between Julianna Pena and Kayla Harrison have been revealed. Pena and Harrison were both featured on the UFC 307 card this past Saturday. “The Venezuelan Vixen” defeated Raquel Pennington in the co-headliner to become a two-time UFC women’s bantamweight champion. As for Harrison, she earned a unanimous decision victory over Ketlen Vieira.
Kayla Harrison opens up on her decision win over Ketlen Vieira at UFC 307: “It just wasn’t the performance I was hoping for”
Harry Kettle - October 7, 2024
UFC star Kayla Harrison has given her thoughts on her decision victory over Ketlen Vieira at UFC 307 last weekend. On Saturday night, Kayla Harrison defeated Ketlen Vieira via unanimous decision in Salt Lake City. While she may not have gotten the finish, the former PFL sensation did manage to carve out another solid win – likely setting herself up for a crack at the UFC women’s bantamweight championship in the process.
Dana White reacts to the “atrocious” judging at UFC 307
Harry Kettle - October 7, 2024
UFC president Dana White has given his thoughts on what he deemed to be atrocious judging at UFC 307 last weekend. UFC 307 is officially in the books following an electric night in Salt Lake City, Utah. The promotion put on another exciting card with plenty of highlights from top to bottom. However, one major talking point coming out of the event was the state of the judging.
Jose Aldo issues statement following split decision loss to Mario Bautista at UFC 307
Harry Kettle - October 7, 2024
MMA legend Jose Aldo has issued a statement following his split decision defeat to Mario Bautista last weekend. As we know, Jose Aldo is a true icon in the world of mixed martial arts. He’s done some incredible things throughout the course of his career, which includes being one of the most dominant champions of his generation. Now, after a short period of time away from the UFC, he’s back for another run.
Khalil Rountree issues statement following TKO loss to Alex Pereira at UFC 307
Fernando Quiles Jr. - October 6, 2024
Khalil Rountree may not be the UFC light heavyweight champion, but he feels stronger than ever. Rountree challenged Alex Pereira for the 205-pound gold in the main event of UFC 307. The “War Horse” didn’t make things easy for “Poatan.” Pereira respected the power of the title challenger, but his patience won out and he scored a fourth-round TKO finish to retain his hardware.
Dana White reacts to PFL posting a video putting down Kayla Harrison hours prior to her fight at UFC 307: “They’re drowning”
Fernando Quiles Jr. - October 6, 2024
UFC CEO Dana White believes the PFL is in desperation mode. Kayla Harrison had her second fight under the UFC banner in Salt Lake City. She was featured on the main card of UFC 307 opposite Ketlen Vieira. While Harrison wasn’t as dominant as some expected, she still handled business for a unanimous decision win.
Chael Sonnen praises Julianna Pena for 'troll job' during UFC 307 post-fight interview
Fernando Quiles Jr. - October 6, 2024
Chael Sonnen believes Julianna Pena knew what she was doing by ignoring Kayla Harrison post-UFC 307. Pena stepped inside the Octagon to challenge Raquel Pennington for the UFC Women’s Bantamweight Championship in Salt Lake City. Despite a two-year layoff, Pena was able to snatch a split decision victory. She is now a two-time women’s bantamweight titleholder.
Alex Pereira fires back at Jamahal Hill following UFC 307: 'Maybe he just woke up'
Fernando Quiles Jr. - October 6, 2024
Alex Pereira has returned fire at Jamahal Hill following UFC 307. Pereira put the 205-pound gold at stake against Khalil Rountree in Salt Lake City. It wasn’t an easy fight for “Poatan,” but he eventually put the gutsy Rountree away via fourth-round TKO. It was a crowd pleasing fight, but Hill didn’t appear to be on the edge of his seat.
Lineker, Estupinan take home $50,000 bonuses at ONE Fight Night 25
BJPENN.COM Staff - October 6, 2024
John Lineker and Johan Estupinan each received a bonus for putting on a show at ONE Fight Night 25 on Prime Video last Friday, October 4. Both men delivered rousing performances in their respective bouts. This prompted ONE Chairman and CEO Chatri Sityodtong to award them $50,000 bonuses.
Julianna Peña shares her thoughts on Kayla Harrison’s performance at UFC 307: “Not impressed”
Fernando Quiles Jr. - October 6, 2024
Julianna Pena is downplaying Kayla Harrison’s performance at UFC 307. Pena and Harrison both competed on the same card in Salt Lake City this past Saturday. Pena was in the co-main event competing for championship gold. Harrison went one-on-one with Ketlen Vieira. Pena captured the UFC Women’s Bantamweight Championship a second time, while Harrison earned a unanimous decision over Vieira.
UFC 307 Bonus Report: Joaquin Buckley one of four fighters to take home an extra $50k
Chris Taylor - October 5, 2024
The Octagon returned to Salt Lake City for tonight’s UFC 307 event, a 12-bout fight card headlined by Alex Pereira vs. Khalil Rountree Jr. The highly anticipated light heavyweight title fight proved to be a thrilling back and forth affair. Khalil Rountree Jr. got off to a fast start in his first career title fight, arguably winning both of the first two rounds (at least on many analysts scorecards). However, Alex Pereira was able to turn the tide in his favor in round three and proceeded to batter ‘The War Horse’ throughout the course of round four. In the final seconds of the fourth frame, ‘Poatan’ landed a brutal body-head combination that put Rountree Jr. down for good.
Pros react after Alex Pereira TKO's Khalil Rountree Jr. at UFC 307
Chris Taylor - October 5, 2024
Tonight’s UFC 307 event was headlined by a light heavyweight title fight featuring Alex Pereira taking on Khalil Rountree Jr. Pereira (12-2 MMA) was looking to earn his third consecutive defense of the light heavyweight title when he took to the Octagon this evening in Utah. ‘Poatan’ was most previously seen in action this past June at UFC 303, where he picked up a second-round TKO victory over Jiri Prochazka (see that here).