Alex Pereira once again proved why he’s the best light heavyweight fighter. Pereira solidified his dominance with his third straight win this year and his third successful title defense. The Delta Center crowd went wild as ‘Poatan’ defeated Khalil Rountree via TKO in the fourth round. While fans applauded Rountree’s valiant effort, Pereira remained undefeated in the light heavyweight division and earned a substantial purse for his victory.
The Brazilian star is set to earn the largest purse among fighters. Sporty Salaries reports that Pereira will receive a guaranteed $750,000 for his upcoming fight, with his total earnings potentially reaching $3 million, depending on PPV revenue. However, he will only hit the $3 million mark if PPV sales are strong. Meanwhile, Rountree Jr. is guaranteed $500k, with bonuses and PPV shares bringing his total earnings up to $1.8 million.
In the opening rounds, ‘Poatan’ was taking some serious damage, with Rountree Jr. landing the most impactful shots in both rounds. However, it became clear that ‘The War Horse’ was running out of steam. Pereira stayed composed, patiently waiting for Rountree to slow down.
Once he did, ‘Poatan’ unleashed heavy knees and punches, causing Rountree to wobble. A series of body shots and a final hook sealed the deal, as Pereira took him down and successfully defended his title. The Brazilian earned a Fight of the Night bonus for his outstanding performance, adding extra cash to his purse.
Who Else Earned A Bonus at UFC 307 Besides Alex Pereira?
Along with Pereira’s Fight of the Night bonus, the UFC awarded Performance of the Night bonuses to Joaquin Buckley and Ryan Spann. Buckley delivered a stunning knockout against two-time welterweight title challenger Stephen Thompson in the third round, extending his record to 5-0 since moving down to 170 pounds.
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Meanwhile, Ryan Spann showcased his elite skills, defeating Ovince Saint Preux by submission with a guillotine choke at 1:35 of Round 1. Spann hurt Saint Preux with a sharp right hand before locking in the choke, securing the victory in under two minutes.
Overall, it was a highly successful event, and fans undoubtedly enjoyed the action from the prelims onward. The main event fight between Pereira and Rountree was nothing short of epic. The Brazilian fighter is clearly at the peak of his career, leaving fans eager to see what’s next for Pereira and who his upcoming opponent will be.
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