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Topuria's Fighter of the Year? Chimaev next for DDP?

Share this article share tweet text e-mail link on Facebook on Twitter via SMS on LinkedIn by email https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/ufc-308-takeaways-ilia-topuria-fighter-of-year-alex-pereira-khamzat-chimaev-title-shot October 27, 2024, 12:30 p.m. ET What was most important about UFC 308 at the Etihad Arena on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi? Here are a few thoughts after the fight… * * * * 5 […]

By Andrew Jack

October 27, 2024October 27, 2024

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Alex Pereira's run is something to see and enjoy

Alex Pereira continued his dominance in 2024 with a UFC 307 knockout of Khalil Rountree Jr. (Stephen R. Sylvanie, Imagn Images) With the UFC being a minefield in the fighting landscape, there is something about Alex Pereira's strike that can be placed in the category of precious moments. It's more theatrical than most, of course. […]

By Andrew Jack

October 6, 2024October 6, 2024

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

It's fight night in Salt Lake City with UFC 307 and the stakes couldn't be higher. Alex Pereira, the light heavyweight champion known for his devastating knockout power, defends his title in the main event against underdog Khalil Rountree Jr. Despite another quick turnaround, Pereira is in the Year 2024 is well on the way. […]

By Andrew Jack

October 5, 2024October 5, 2024

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Pereira against Rountree will be “one-sided,” says coach

While some pundits are pegging the upset, famed MMA trainer Firas Zahabi is joining the oddsmakers ahead of the UFC 307 main event. On Saturday, Alex Pereira defends his light heavyweight title against fellow striker Khalil Rountree and enters the fight as a -500 favorite on some betting lines. Zahabi, head coach of Tristar and […]

By Andrew Jack

October 5, 2024October 5, 2024

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UFC 307 Predictions: Will Alex Pereira's KO Streak Continue?

It's that time again, folks. The UFC is back in Salt Lake City for UFC 307 and another Alex Pereira light heavyweight title defense is on the horizon. Saturday's high-altitude MMA showcase looked like a strange pay-per-view seen on UFC programming a few months ago. Big fights and logical rankings seemed to preclude UFC 307 […]

By Andrew Jack

October 5, 2024October 5, 2024