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    • UFC 307 live results: Alex Pereira vs. Khalil Rountree Jr., Pennington-Peña updates, highlights, analysis
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    UFC 307 live results: Alex Pereira vs. Khalil Rountree Jr., Pennington-Peña updates, highlights, analysis

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    It’s fight night in Salt Lake City with UFC 307 on the schedule and the stakes couldn’t be higher. Alex Pereira, the light heavyweight champion known for his devastating knockout power, defends his title against underdog Khalil Rountree Jr. in the main event. Despite another rapid turnaround, Pereira is on a roll after back-to-back knockouts in 2024. However, Rountree is determined to seize his moment and has embraced his underdog role with the promise of an unquestionable attack.

    In the co-main event, women’s bantamweight champion Raquel Pennington attempts to defend her title against former champion Julianna Peña. After more than a decade in the UFC, “Rocky” finally claimed gold in January with a unanimous decision over Mayra Buena Silva at UFC 297. Peña returns from a 798-day layoff to reclaim her throne after losing the title to Amanda Nunes in July 2022.

    With two explosive title fights – and an action-packed undercard – fans can expect plenty of MMA brilliance at the Delta Center on Saturday. Who will rise to the occasion in the high altitude of Salt Lake City? Follow the card here on Yahoo Sports, where we’ll share live updates, highlights and analysis from the entire Uncrowned staff.

    Live27 updates

    • RESULT: Ryan Spann def. Ovince Saint Preux by submission (guillotine choke) at 1:35 of R1

    • SPANN SERVES QUICK OSP IN THE FIRST ROUND AFTER LANDING A HUGE RIGHT HAND!

    • Next: Ryan Spann vs. Ovince Saint Preux

    • Esparza retires from MMA

      “It’s been an amazing journey these last fifteen years. I’ve fought the best of the best, and it’s not always easy,” Esparza said in her post-fight interview. “There are ups and downs in the sport, but I wouldn’t have done it any other way. This is the greatest sport in the world. And thank you to all the UFC fans, my friends, my family, the great UFC staff, just my coach Colin Oyama who has been with me since day one, and my manager, Brian. Just everyone, I’m just, I just love this sport.”

    • RESULT: Tecia Pennington def. Carla Esparza by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)

    • Esparza-Pennington goes the distance

      The judges’ decision is coming, but Esparza finished strong on top and rained down punches. Pennington’s focused and aggressive offense should earn her the victory as she sends Esparza into retirement.

    • Round 2 ends

      After a close round, Esparza and Pennington trade big shots in the final minute of the 2nd! The third round could be the deciding factor.

    • Round 1 ends

      Pennington’s aggressiveness quickly pays off and she lands some big shots on Esparza right out of the gate. Esparza weathers the storm and eventually takes her down and controls her for the last three minutes of the round, but only after a few rough upkicks from Pennington. Pennington lands 11 significant hits in the round to Esparza’s 9.

    (Image by Joseph Raines/Yahoo Sports)(Image by Joseph Raines/Yahoo Sports)

    UFC 307 takes place Saturday night at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, highlighted by two title fights. (Image by Joseph Raines/Yahoo Sports)

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