Alex Pereira’s reign of terror in the light heavyweight division continued Saturday when he defended his title against Khalil Rountree in the UFC 307 main event.
Pereira (12-2 MMA, 9-1 UFC) recorded his third title defense of 2024 with a fourth-round TKO victory over Rountree (13-6 MMA, 9-6 UFC) in Saturday’s pay-per-view headliner at Delta Center in Salt Lake City, further solidifying his legendary run since first stepping into the octagon.
Check below for the top X (formerly Twitter) reactions to Pereira beating Rountree at UFC 307.
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Conor McGregor
This one is a cracking fight! KO GUARANTEED.
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) October 6, 2024
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Kenny Florian
Pereira has an aura about him, that’s for sure and he definitely gives fans a reason to love him. What a star he has become and in such a short time. Amazing! #UFC307 #DeathStare
— Kenny Florian (@kennyflorian) October 6, 2024
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Mookie Alexander
Rountree looks like a damn middleweight in there.
— Mookie Alexander (@mookiealexander) October 6, 2024
Josie Aldo
Khalil southpaw lead???? He’s strategised???
— Josie Aldo (@JosieAldoMMA) October 6, 2024
Sherdog
An extremely tense fight. Every exchange feels like it could lead to a knockout. #UFC307
— Sherdog (@sherdogdotcom) October 6, 2024
Al Iaquinta
Derek Brunson
Joe Rogan just called Khalil , Coolio like 3 times 😂😂😂 anyone else catch that #UFC307
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) October 6, 2024
Aaron Bronsteter
10-9 Rountree Jr. after R1.
Landed the cleaner shots and he has Poatan thinking.
— Aaron Bronsteter (@aaronbronsteter) October 6, 2024
Fight Ghost
Nick Baldwin
Tense round. Mostly a feeling-out process. Probably Rountree, but likely won’t matter in the end (this fight has KO written all over it). Good start nonetheless for the challenger. 10-9.
— Nick Baldwin (@NickBaldwinMMA) October 6, 2024
Erik Magraken
Din Thomas is damn smart with his commentary and insight
— Erik Magraken (@erikmagraken) October 6, 2024
Sherdog
A left hook from “Poatan” hurts Rountree. Pereira makes it all look so effortless. #UFC307
— Sherdog (@sherdogdotcom) October 6, 2024
Alan Jouban
Anton Tabuena
Seems like Pereira has made his reads and is pressuring more now. Baiting him for that counter left hook.
— Anton Tabuena (@antontabuena) October 6, 2024
Will Brooks
One reason Roundtree may not be throwing kicks is because, as the shorter fighter, it’s easier to miss kicks and end up in bad positions.
Bad positioning with Pereira will get you knocked out.#UFC307
— Will Brooks (@ILLxWillBrooks) October 6, 2024
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Matthew Wells
19-19. Clearly a round for Rountree there. Big shots landed. #UFC307
— Matthew Wells (@MrMWells) October 6, 2024
Caposa
Oh that was shin to dome. Khalil giving Alex something to think about. Dare I say 2-0 Rountree, not that I think it’s going to the cards.
— caposa (@Grabaka_Hitman) October 6, 2024
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Kenny Florian
Rountree finding good success with his hands thus far. Seemed like he was saving that kick to surprise Pereira and it almost worked. Pereira might be forcing things a bit too much perhaps for 10 min instead of letting his combinations develop. #ufc307
— Kenny Florian (@kennyflorian) October 6, 2024
Mookie Alexander
Rountree’s speed is bothering Pereira.
— Mookie Alexander (@mookiealexander) October 6, 2024
Josie Aldo
I really like how when Khalil is backed up to the fence he moves to his right and monitor’s Alex’s lead hand with his own and basically angles out for free
— Josie Aldo (@JosieAldoMMA) October 6, 2024
Alan Jouban
Kenny Florian
Pereira wins round 3. Rountree showing effects from that lead leg and body shots now. Things continue to get interesting in the main event. #ufc307
— Kenny Florian (@kennyflorian) October 6, 2024
Aaron Bronsteter
10-9 Poatan in R3.
I have it 29-28 Rountree Jr. entering the championship rounds as Poatan begins to gain momentum in a big way.
— Aaron Bronsteter (@aaronbronsteter) October 6, 2024
Caposa
Yeah really bad body language from Rountree to end that round. Good rebound for Alex.
— caposa (@Grabaka_Hitman) October 6, 2024
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Dan Tom
DC saying a southpaw jab won’t work but Poatan, the orthodox fighter who doesn’t see the opposite stance as much, is jabbing Khalil’s face off.
— Dan Tom (@DanTomMMA) October 6, 2024
Kevin Iole
Wonder if Khalil is having trouble breathing because that nose is taking a beating with Alex’s job. #UFC307
— Kevin Iole (@KevinI) October 6, 2024
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Mike Bohn
Alex Pereira batters Khalil Rountree at #UFC307 for his record-setting third UFC title defense in a 175-day span.
Let me be first to declare him 2024 Fighter of the Year. And already was without this win.
— Mike Bohn (@MikeBohn) October 6, 2024
Nolan King
Alex Pereira finishes an INCREDIBLY tough Khalil Rountree with body shots in Round 4. There’s blood everywhere #UFC307
— Nolan King (@mma_kings) October 6, 2024
Gilbert Burns
Dustin Jacoby
Megan Anderson
Alex Pereira is in a league of his own!!
He worked through some adversity early, but once he made the reads, it was game over for Rountree Jr 👏🏻 #UFC307
— Megan Anderson (@MeganAnderson) October 6, 2024
Alan Jouban
Beautiful, violent dance these two warriors put on for us! #UFC307
— Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) October 6, 2024
Kenny Florian
Pereira is a dang savage! Systematic breakdown after round 2. Lead leg kicks and body shots paid dividends. Veteran striker moves. But how about Rountree?! Awesome performance from Khalil! Did what few have done to AP at 205lbs. #ufc307
— Kenny Florian (@kennyflorian) October 6, 2024
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This article originally appeared on MMA Junkie: UFC 307 social media reactions: Alex Pereira’s historic title defense over Khalil Rountree leads to super fight requests
