At TKO Khalil Rountree Jr., Alex Pereira Defends UFC Light Heavyweight Title

JAKARTA Brazilian fighter Alex Pereira defended the UFC lightweight title after winning TKO round 4 over Khalil Rountree Jr. The Pereira vs Rountree battle became the top party for the UFC 307 event at the Delta Center, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, Saturday night 5 October 2024 or Sunday morning WIB.

The duel between Pereira and Rountree Jr from the US was exciting in just the first two rounds, from the five scheduled. Even in the second round, Rountree Jr had brought down Pereira with a right hit. But Pereira was still able to wake up and fight back.

In the next rounds, Pereira, who was superior in terms of posture, was able to master the duel. He bullied Rountree Jr with punches because he had a range advantage. Until finally the attacks of the Pereira attack were no longer able to be held back, and made his opponent cornered in the cage. Rountree Jr fell and gave up.

This success is the third success of Pereira to defend the title of light heavyweight. Pereira became the champion after defeating Jiri Prochazka through TKO round 2 in the fight for the vacant title in New York, November 11, 2023. Before beating Rountree Jr., Pereira won over Jamahal Hill (KO 1) and Prochazka (TKO 2) in a rematch.