The recent UFC 307 event was a thrilling spectacle, headlined by the formidable Alex Pereira’s defense of his light heavyweight title against Khalil Rountree Jr. Pereira’s methodical and brutal display earned him an A-grade performance, leaving Rountree battered and bruised. The rest of the card featured a mix of exciting bouts and lackluster performances.
In the welterweight division, Joaquin Buckley’s stunning third-round TKO of Stephen Thompson earned a B-grade, while Ryan Spann’s impressive first-round submission of Ovince Saint Preux also garnered a B-grade. The women’s bantamweight division saw Julianna Peña’s split decision victory over Raquel Pennington, which received a B- grade, and Kayla Harrison’s unanimous decision win over Ketlen Vieira, which earned a C+ grade.
Other notable performances included Court McGee’s first-round submission of Tim Means, earning a B- grade, and José Aldo’s split decision loss to Mario Bautista, which received a C+ grade. The event also featured a number of lackluster fights, including Marina Rodriguez’s split decision loss to Iasmin Lucindo, which earned a C grade, and Carla Esparza’s unanimous decision loss to Tecia Pennington, which received a D+ grade.
The middleweight division saw Cesar Almeida’s unanimous decision win over Ihor Potieria, marred by poor refereeing, earning an F grade. The event concluded with Roman Dolidze’s first-round TKO of Kevin Holland, which was cut short due to Holland’s rib injury, earning an Incomplete grade.
Overall, UFC 307 received a B-grade, with Pereira’s masterclass performance and Buckley’s thrilling finish being the highlights of the event. While some fights failed to impress, the card as a whole was entertaining and worth watching.
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