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Kayla Harrison Reveals Hospital Visit Just Days Before UFC 307, Fires Back at Julianna Pena, Addresses Amanda Nunes and Plans for a Title Fight Next Oct 07, 2024

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Kayla Harrison addresses her performance at UFC 307 and reveals she suffered through an infection that forced her to go to the hospital just days before her fight agianst Ketlen Vieira. She also discusses Julianna Pena refusing to say her name and plans for a title fight next

All this and more in an exclusive interview with Harrison after her win on Saturday

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On To the Next One | What's Next For Alex Pereira, Khalil Rountree After UFC 307? Oct 06, 2024

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Alex Pereira's remarkable run in the UFC continued with a fourth-round knockout of Khalil Rountree in the main event of UFC 307 to retain the light heavyweight championship. "Poatan" has many options in front of him, and while he says he plans to remain at 205 to defend his belt, is that what ultimately happens for one of the UFC's biggest stars?

On an all-new edition of On To the Next One, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Alexander K. Lee discuss what could be next for Pereira and Rountree following their thrilling headliner on Saturday night in Salt Lake City. Additionally, future matchups are discussed for new women's bantamweight champ Julianna Peña and Raquel Pennington after their co-main event ended with a controversial split decision, Mario Bautista following his split decision victory against Jose Aldo, Roman Dolidze after his injury TKO win over Kevin Holland, along with fellow main card winner Kayla Harrison, and more.

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UFC 307 Post-Fight Show | Reaction To Alex Pereira's Brutal Knockout Of Blood-Soaked Khalil Rountree Oct 06, 2024

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Alex Pereira is still the UFC light heavyweight champion after UFC 307, but he was tested by a game Khalil Rountree. In the end, "Poatan" changed the tide of the fight, and in the fourth round, Pereira delivered one of the most brutal finishing sequences in quite some time of the incredibly tough challenger.

Following Saturday's pay-per-view event, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Jed Meshew react to Pereira's wild victory, Rountree's stock rising immensely in defeat, and where both could go from here. Additionally, topics include Julianna Pena's controversial split decision win over Raquel Pennington to regain the women's bantamweight title, no-selling Kayla Harrison — who was victorious earlier in the evening against Ketlen Vieira — to call out Amanda Nunes, the judges and referees stealing headlines for questionable decision making, Joaquin Buckley's big night, and much more.

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UFC 307 Watch Party Replay w/ Mike Heck & Jed Meshew Oct 06, 2024

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Relive the magic of UFC 307's live watch party with Mike Heck and Jed Meshew!

Check out the original UFC 307 Watch Party here: https://www.youtube.com/live/3rxbH60eC1E

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Intro (0:00)

Round 2 Wonderboy vs. Buckley (5:00)

Buckley stuns Wonderboy with Round 3 KO + reaction to callout of Usman (15:20)

Kayla Harrison vs. Ketlen Vieira (39:09)

Harrison wins decision (1:01:00)

Kevin Holland vs. Roman Dolidze (1:13:00)

Dolidze injures Holland's rib leading to fight being stopped (1:17:20)

Jose Aldo vs. Mario Bautista (1:31:00)

Bautista wins split decision (1:51:00)

Raquel Pennington vs. Julianna Pena (2:11:50)

Pennington drops Pena in Round 4 (2:34:30)

Pena wins controversial decison to regain title (2:44:45)

Alex Pereira vs. Khalil Rountree (3:01:30)

Rountree drops Pereira in Round 2 (3:19:12)

Pereira stops Rountree with insane barrage in Round 4 to retain (3:29:40)

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UFC 307 Preview Show | Will Alex Pereira's Wild Ride Continue, Or Is A Big Upset In the Cards? Oct 04, 2024

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The UFC returns to pay-per-view this Saturday for UFC 307, and Alex Pereira will put his UFC light heavyweight title on the line against Khalil Rountree in the main event. If Pereira is to pick up his third win of the year, what does it do for his legacy?

Ahead of Saturday's pay-per-view card, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Jed Meshew preview the event, the headliner between Pereira and Rountree, and what is at stake for both men. Additionally, they'll discuss the co-main event between Raquel Pennington and Julianna Pena for the women's bantamweight title, Pena getting the shot over Kayla Harrison, José Aldo's return to action, Harrison making her second octagon appearance, this time against Ketlen Vieira, the low-key storylines, and much more.

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BTL | Alex Pereira vs. Khalil Rountree, UFC 307, Dana White vs. Rankings, More Oct 03, 2024

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The UFC returns to pay-per-view this Saturday for UFC 307, and Alex Pereira has stepped in to save his third event of the year for the promotion as he defends his light heavyweight title against unlikely contender Khalil Rountree. Where does Pereira go with a win, and how shocking would it be if Rountree pulled off the upset?

On an all-new edition of Between the Links, the panel will answer your questions that include the main event for Saturday's fight card in Salt Lake City. Additionally, questions may include the rest of the UFC 307 lineup, how it stacks up from start-to-finish on paper, the co-main event between Raquel Pennington and Julianna Pena for the women's bantamweight title, Dana White's issues with his own company's rankings, and his comments about Francis Ngannou's fighter pay moving over to boxing, and much more.

Host Mike Heck will be joined by special guest, Morning Kombat's Brian Campbell to answer your questions all show long.

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No Bets Barred: Will Alex Pereira Score His Third Knockout Win Of 2024 Against Khalil Rountree Jr.? Oct 02, 2024

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UFC 307 takes place this Saturday in Salt Lake City, headlined by a light heavyweight title fight between Alex Pereira and Khalil Rountree Jr, and also featuring a women's bantamweight title fight between Raquel Pennington and Julianna Peña. On top of that, there are 10 other big fights so No Bets Barred is back to break it all down.

This week, host Jed Meshew takes a deep dive on all 12 fights at UFC 307 and his favorite bets for each. Topics discussed include Rountree's chances at pulling off the upset, Peña's quest to become the most improbably two-time UFC champion ever, Jose Aldo being the GOAT, and plenty more.

Tune in for episode 102 of No Bets Barred.

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Julianna Pena Sends Message To Kayla Harrison, Critics Ahead Of UFC 307 Title Fight Oct 02, 2024

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UFC 307's Julianna Peña previews her UFC bantamweight title fight with Raquel Pennington this Saturday, discusses the fight having a decade-plus build, why she deserves the shot over Kayla Harrison, if Harrison is next with a win this weekend, meeting Hulk Hogan, and more with MMA Fighting's Mike Heck.

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UFC 307 Timeline: Alex Pereira vs. Khalil Rountree Oct 01, 2024

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Before Alex Pereira and Khalil Roundtree battle at UFC 307, check out the roads each fighter took to the UFC light heavyweight championship headliner.

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Fighter vs. Writer: Matt Brown Praises Kayla Harrison, Explains How Khalil Rountree Could Beat Alex Pereira at UFC 307 Oct 01, 2024

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The Fighter vs. The Writer returns with UFC legend Matt Brown and Damon Martin looking ahead at UFC 307 and some of the biggest storylines in the sport including:

— Michael Chandler moving on but does this spell the end for Conor McGregor?

— Alex Pereira stepping into a potential "trap" fight on Saturday

— Matt explains how Khalil Rountree could pull off the upset against Pereira

— Are we about to enter the Kayla Harrison era in the women's bantamweight division?

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