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The UFC 307 Alex Pereira vs. Khalil Rountree Jr. round-by-round updates have arrived. They will provide fans with real-time coverage and live scoring of the upcoming light heavyweight title fight set to headline UFC 307, the main card of which starts at 10:00 PM E.T. (Eastern Time) / 7:00 PM P.T. (Pacific Time).
However, the main event itself is expected to start at around 11:10 PM E.T. / 8:10 PM P.T. The bout, which is set for five, five-minute, rounds, marks Pereira's third light heavyweight title defense, while it will be Rountree's first-ever crack at championship gold, undisputed or otherwise, in the promotion.
Both men are highly regarded strikers, with 'Poatan' being a former two-division Glory Kickboxing champion. Meanwhile, Rountree has undergone a metamorphosis as a Muay Thai kickboxer after years training in Thailand. Moreover, they are both riding a hot streak of knockouts.
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Pereira has scored knockouts/TKOs in his last three fights, while Rountree has done the same over his last two bouts, albeit over lesser competition. Pereira also steps into the octagon with a four-fight win streak on his 11-2 record, while Rountree has a five-fight win streak on a 13-5 (1) record.
Naturally, the oddsmakers at DraftKings Sportsbook have Pereira as a -455 favorite, while Rountree is a +350 underdog.
Follow Sportskeeda for play-by-play analysis and live scoring of the light heavyweight bout.
UFC 307: Alex Pereira vs. Khalil Rountree Jr.
Round 1: The round opens with immediate pressure from Pereira, who throws a front kick that's caught by Rountree in a momentary lapse. Pereira's back on his feet and Rountree throws a combination that falls just short of landing. Rountree isn't lacking in confidence.
Pereira is making reads but eats a left hand. Pereira fires back with a low kick but eats another left hand. A right hand counter lands for Pereira, and Rountree fires back with a left. Another low kick for Pereira. 'Poatan' goes high and Rountree tries to counter him with a combination but doesn't land.
Pereira is back on the front foot, landing a high kick, then a low kick. Rountree lunges in and barely lands a right hand. Pereira with another high kick, but Rountree catches it and attempts a sweep. Rountree is the more active of the two, but Pereira seems to be waiting for an opening.
A low kick from Pereira buckles Rountree. This is a tough round to score. 10-9 Pereira
Round 2: Pereira is immediately on the front foot. Rountree explodes with a combination though, but nothing lands. A low kick lands for Pereira and Rountree connects with a left hand. Pereira's kick is caught and Rountree counters him with a right hook.
Both men exchanging, with Pereira landing a counter-right. Another counter from Pereira, this time his patented left hook. A big low kick from Pereira briefly kicks Rountree out of his stance. Body jab for Pereira. Another jab for Pereira, this one to the head. A front kick to the body lands for Pereira.
Rountree's nose is bloodied up, likely from Pereira's jab. A good right hand for Rountree lands, but Pereira catches him with another low kick. A stinging jab lands for Pereira. Rountree lands big and looks to have briefly dropped Pereira, but the champion recovers quickly. It may have been a slip.
A combination lands for Rountree. A big head kick lands for Rountree. 10-9 Rountree
Round 3: Pereira's pressure is immediate as usual. The champion lands a right hand but eats a counter from Rountree. A round kick to the body lands for Rountree and Pereira had a bizarre reaction. A glancing head kick lands for Pereira. Two clean shots land for Pereira.
Body jab lands for Rountree. Pereira fires back with two low kicks. Another low kick from Pereira buckles Rountree, who throws an inside low kick and counter left hand. A good inside low kick lands for Rountree again. A head kick partially lands for Pereira.
A left hook for Pereira lands. Rountree with a combination. A body kick from Pereira looks to have hurt Rountree. A low kick from Pereira buckles Rountree again. Pereira with some hard knees to the head. 10-9 Pereira
Round 4: Pereira with a jab, Rountree with an inside low kick. Pereira quickly returns fire with his own low kick. Pereira stabs Rountree's midsection with a front kick. A right cross for 'Poatan' lands. Another low kick for Pereira, followed by a front kick to the body.
A big jab from Pereira stuns Rountree, who is busted up badly. His eye is swelling up rapidly. Pereira with a hard combination, he has Rountree rocked. Another combination from Pereira rocks Rountree. A big knee from Pereira hurts Rountree again. More jabs from Pereira.
Rountree's eyelid is cut completely open. Pereira is pouring it on. Pereira rocks Rountree badly. Rountree is stumbling along the fence. The champion is being patient, but rocks him with a left hook again. Pereira is just beating him up, but Rountree is defiant, throwing back.
Pereira knocks him down and Rountree has nothing more to give. The referee steps in. This was a brutal beating.
Official Decision: Alex Pereira def. Khalil Rountree via TKO in round four (4:32)
