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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. However, Rountree is determined to seize his opportunity and has embraced his role as an underdog with the promise to strike without compromise.

In the co-main event, women's bantamweight world champion Raquel Pennington looks to defend her belt against former world champion Julianna Peña. After more than a decade in the UFC, “Rocky” finally claimed gold in January with a unanimous decision victory over Mayra Buena Silva at UFC 297. Peña returns after a 798-day layoff to reclaim her throne after losing the title to Amanda Nunes had lost 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 be up to this challenge in the high altitude of Salt Lake City? Follow the card here on Yahoo Sports, where we share live updates, highlights and analysis from the entire Uncrowned team.

Live28 updates

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

  • SPANN QUICKLY HANDLES OSP IN THE FIRST ROUND AFTER LANDING A HUGE RIGHT HAND!

  • Next up: Ryan Spann vs. Ovince Saint Preux

  • Esparza is retiring from MMA

    “It's been an amazing journey over the last 15 years fighting the best of the best and it's not always easy,” Esparza said in her post-fight interview. “There are ups and downs in 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 amazing UFC staff, just my trainer Colin Oyama, who has been with me from day one, and my manager Brian. I just love this sport very much.

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

  • Esparza-Pennington goes the distance

    The jury's decision is still pending, but Esparza finished strong on top and rained down punches. Pennington's focused and aggressive attack would give her the victory and send Esparza into retirement.

  • Round 2 ends

    After a close round, Esparza and Pennington exchange big balls in the final minute of the second round! The third round could be the decision.

  • Round 1 ends

    Pennington's aggressiveness paid off early and she landed several strong shots on Esparza right in front of the goal. Esparza weathers the storm and ends up defeating them, controlling them in the final three minutes of the round, but only after taking some rough prodding from Pennington. Pennington landed 11 significant hits in the round, while Esparza landed 9.

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

UFC 307 goes down Saturday night at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, headlined by two title fights. (Graphic by Joseph Raines/Yahoo Sports)

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